At a glance
Reported students
953
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
63.68
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
431
Elkhorn Area High: 953 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
15:1 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
- 966
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61.81
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Elkhorn Area High
Elkhorn Area High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Elkhorn. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Elkhorn Area School District. NCES reports 953 students for 2024–25.
Among 558 high schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 274 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, close to 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 (79.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.4%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 21 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Elkhorn Area High
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 63.68 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 3.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.8
- 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
- White79.4%
- Hispanic17.4%
- Black0.4%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
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
21 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
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.
Other schools in Elkhorn Area School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Career and College Academy
High · Grades 06–12
246 reported students
Elkhorn Area Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
659 reported students
Jackson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
485 reported students
Tibbets Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
431 reported students
West Side Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
406 reported students
Elkhorn Options Virtual School
Other · Grades PK–12
335 reported students
Public schools near Elkhorn Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and College Academy High · Charter · Elkhorn Area School District | 06–12 | 246 | 0.6 mi |
| Williams Bay High High · Williams Bay School District | 09–12 | 170 | 6.8 mi |
| Delavan-Darien High High · Delavan-Darien School District | 09–12 | 511 | 7.1 mi |
| Delavan Darien Technical School Inc High · Charter · Delavan-Darien School District | 09–12 | 93 | 7.1 mi |
| Badger High High · Lake Geneva-Genoa City UHS School District | 09–12 | 1,240 | 8.9 mi |
| New Visions Charter School High · Charter · Lake Geneva-Genoa City UHS School District | 09–12 | 31 | 8.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elkhorn Area High
What grades does Elkhorn Area High serve?
Elkhorn Area High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Elkhorn Area School District.
How many students attend Elkhorn Area High?
Elkhorn Area High reported 953 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 966 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elkhorn Area High?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 953 students and 63.68 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 Elkhorn Area High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elkhorn Area High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elkhorn Area School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Elkhorn Area High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
28.6% 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 Elkhorn Area High in?
Elkhorn Area High is part of Elkhorn Area School District, based in Elkhorn, WI, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Elkhorn Area High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Career and College Academy (0.6 mi), Williams Bay High (6.8 mi), Delavan-Darien High (7.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.