- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wittenberg, WI
Wittenberg-Birnamwood High
Federal NCES profile for Wittenberg-Birnamwood High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551710002222
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wittenberg-Birnamwood High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 343
- students enrolled
Wittenberg-Birnamwood High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551710002222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Wittenberg-Birnamwood High held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 551710002222 · Wittenberg, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 13.7:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Wittenberg Elementary (449 students)
Wittenberg-Birnamwood High held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Wittenberg-Birnamwood High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wittenberg Ele
Wittenberg Elementary
449 students
- Birnamwood Ele
Birnamwood Elementary
359 students
- This school
Wittenberg-Birnamwood High
343 students
What this shows Wittenberg-Birnamwood High reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wittenberg-Birnamwood High compares
Wittenberg-Birnamwood High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 18% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 56% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,095
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Wittenberg-Birnamwood High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District reports $13,095 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wittenberg-Birnamwood High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wittenberg Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birnamwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wittenberg-Birnamwood High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wittenberg-Birnamwood High
How many students attend Wittenberg-Birnamwood High?
Wittenberg-Birnamwood High has 343 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wittenberg, WI. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wittenberg-Birnamwood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wittenberg-Birnamwood High is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wittenberg-Birnamwood High?
31.7% of students at Wittenberg-Birnamwood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wittenberg-Birnamwood High?
The largest demographic group at Wittenberg-Birnamwood High is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Wittenberg, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wittenberg-Birnamwood High?
Wittenberg-Birnamwood High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District?
Besides Wittenberg-Birnamwood High, Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District also operates Wittenberg Elementary (449 students) and Birnamwood Elementary (359 students). See the Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District district page for the complete list.