At a glance
Reported students
1,020
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
63.2
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
84th percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
445
Menasha High: 1,020 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
- 955
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62.05
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Menasha High
Menasha High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Menasha. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Menasha Joint School District. NCES reports 1,020 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 84th 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 (57.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.7%). English learners represent 8.9% 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 AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Menasha High
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 63.2 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.9%
- Hispanic21.7%
- Black8%
- Asian4.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7%
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
13 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 Menasha Joint School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Maplewood Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
676 reported students
Clovis Grove Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
448 reported students
Butte des Morts Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
445 reported students
Gegan Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
258 reported students
Banta Bilingual Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
184 reported students
Fox Valley Virtual School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
90 reported students
Public schools near Menasha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neenah High High · Neenah Joint School District | 09–12 | 2,013 | 3.7 mi |
| Appleton Cooperative Educational Center High · Appleton Area School District | 09–12 | 0 | 3.8 mi |
| Appleton Technical Academy High · Charter · Appleton Area School District | 09–12 | 68 | 4.1 mi |
| Renaissance School High · Charter · Appleton Area School District | 09–12 | 151 | 4.1 mi |
| West High High · Appleton Area School District | 09–12 | 1,024 | 4.1 mi |
| Valley New School High · Charter · Appleton Area School District | 06–12 | 68 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Menasha High
What grades does Menasha High serve?
Menasha High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Menasha Joint School District.
How many students attend Menasha High?
Menasha High reported 1,020 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 955 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Menasha High?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 1,020 students and 63.2 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 Menasha High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Menasha High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Menasha Joint School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Menasha High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Menasha High in?
Menasha High is part of Menasha Joint School District, based in Menasha, WI, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Menasha High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Neenah High (3.7 mi), Appleton Cooperative Educational Center (3.8 mi), Appleton Technical Academy (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.