At a glance
Reported students
1,917
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
115.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
325
Fond du Lac High: 1,917 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
16.6:1 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
- 1,999
- Teachers (FTE)
- 151.22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Fond du Lac High
Fond du Lac High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fond du Lac. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Fond du Lac School District. NCES reports 1,917 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 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, above 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 (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.8%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fond du Lac High
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 115.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61%
- Hispanic19.8%
- Black8.6%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.1%
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
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 Fond du Lac School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fond du Lac STEM Academy
High · Grades 06–12
162 reported students
Sabish Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
445 reported students
Theisen Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
431 reported students
Woodworth Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
413 reported students
Waters Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
389 reported students
Lakeshore Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
354 reported students
Public schools near Fond du Lac 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Elementary Elementary · Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 354 | 0.3 mi |
| Rosenow Elementary Elementary · Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 351 | 0.8 mi |
| DOC: Taycheedah Correctional Institution High · Wisconsin Department of Corrections | 11–12 | 1 | 1.6 mi |
| Fond du Lac STEM Academy High · Charter · Fond du Lac School District | 06–12 | 162 | 2.7 mi |
| Horace Mann High High · North Fond du Lac School District | 09–12 | 453 | 3.7 mi |
| Oakfield High High · Oakfield School District | 09–12 | 166 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fond du Lac High
What grades does Fond du Lac High serve?
Fond du Lac High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Fond du Lac School District.
How many students attend Fond du Lac High?
Fond du Lac High reported 1,917 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,999 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fond du Lac High?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 1,917 students and 115.75 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 Fond du Lac High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fond du Lac High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fond du Lac School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fond du Lac High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.7% 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 Fond du Lac High in?
Fond du Lac High is part of Fond du Lac School District, based in Fond du Lac, WI, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fond du Lac High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lakeshore Elementary (0.3 mi), Rosenow Elementary (0.8 mi), DOC: Taycheedah Correctional Institution (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.