Birchwood High in Birchwood, WI

At a glance

Reported students

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

8.85

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

6.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Wisconsin high enrollment

15th percentile

Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

Birchwood High: 59 reported students.

State peer staffing position

5th percentile

6.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 66
Teachers (FTE): 8.08
Student–teacher ratio: 8.2:1

What the reported data says about Birchwood High

Birchwood High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Birchwood. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Birchwood School District. NCES reports 59 students for 2024–25.

Among 558 high schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 274 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.7:1, below the Wisconsin median of 13.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (94.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Birchwood High

1How do the reported 6.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.85 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 15.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 30.5%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White94.9%
Hispanic3.4%
Black0%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

1 distinct course reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Birchwood Steam and Career Academy

High · Grades 06–12

Enrollment not reported

Birchwood Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

36 reported students

Birchwood Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

86 reported students

Birchwood Public Montessori

Elementary · Grades PK–06

25 reported students

Bobcat Virtual Academy

Other · Grades PK–12

11 reported students

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Public schools near Birchwood High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Birchwood Elementary Elementary · Birchwood School District	PK–05	86	under 0.1 mi
Bobcat Virtual Academy Other · Charter · Birchwood School District	PK–12	11	under 0.1 mi
Birchwood Middle Middle · Birchwood School District	06–08	36	under 0.1 mi
Birchwood Public Montessori Elementary · Charter · Birchwood School District	PK–06	25	under 0.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Birchwood High

What grades does Birchwood High serve?

Birchwood High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Birchwood School District.

How many students attend Birchwood High?

Birchwood High reported 59 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 66 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Birchwood High?

The calculated ratio is 6.7:1, based on 59 students and 8.85 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 13.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Birchwood High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Birchwood High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Birchwood School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Birchwood High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

30.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Birchwood High in?

Birchwood High is part of Birchwood School District, based in Birchwood, WI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Birchwood High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Birchwood Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Bobcat Virtual Academy (under 0.1 mi), Birchwood Middle (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.