At a glance
Reported students
1,210
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
75.04
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
359
Kaukauna High: 1,210 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
16.1:1 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
- 1,229
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79.64
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Kaukauna High
Kaukauna High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Kaukauna. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Kaukauna Area School District. NCES reports 1,210 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 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, 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 (83.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Kaukauna High
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 75.04 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.5%
- Hispanic7%
- Black1.9%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.1%
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
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
10 distinct courses 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.
Other schools in Kaukauna Area School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
River View School
Middle · Grades 05–08
1,160 reported students
Dr H B Tanner Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–01
466 reported students
Quinney Elementary
Elementary · Grades 02–04
359 reported students
Haen Elementary
Elementary · Grades 01–04
323 reported students
New Directions Learning Community
Elementary · Grades PK–04
270 reported students
Park Community Charter School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
256 reported students
Public schools near Kaukauna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly High High · Kimberly Area School District | 09–12 | 1,587 | 3.1 mi |
| Little Chute High High · Little Chute Area School District | 09–12 | 387 | 3.5 mi |
| Little Chute Career Pathways Academy High · Charter · Little Chute Area School District | 09–12 | 93 | 3.5 mi |
| Tesla Engineering Charter School High · Charter · Appleton Area School District | 09–12 | 147 | 5.9 mi |
| Appleton eSchool High · Charter · Appleton Area School District | 07–12 | 35 | 5.9 mi |
| East High High · Appleton Area School District | 09–12 | 1,238 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kaukauna High
What grades does Kaukauna High serve?
Kaukauna High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Kaukauna Area School District.
How many students attend Kaukauna High?
Kaukauna High reported 1,210 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,229 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kaukauna High?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 1,210 students and 75.04 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 Kaukauna High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kaukauna High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kaukauna Area School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kaukauna High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.7% 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 Kaukauna High in?
Kaukauna High is part of Kaukauna Area School District, based in Kaukauna, WI, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kaukauna High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kimberly High (3.1 mi), Little Chute High (3.5 mi), Little Chute Career Pathways Academy (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.