At a glance
Reported students
1,204
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
72.54
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
89th percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
519
Homestead High: 1,204 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
- 1,267
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75.35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.8:1
What the reported data says about Homestead High
Homestead High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Mequon. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Mequon-Thiensville School District. NCES reports 1,204 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 16.6:1, 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 (68%) and Asian (9.1%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.5%. 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 25 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Homestead High
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 72.54 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 4.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White68%
- Hispanic8.7%
- Black7.6%
- Asian9.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.3%
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
25 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 Mequon-Thiensville School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wilson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
558 reported students
Donges Bay Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
539 reported students
Oriole Lane Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
499 reported students
Steffen Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
418 reported students
Lake Shore Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
335 reported students
Public schools near Homestead 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Deer Middle/High High · Brown Deer School District | 06–12 | 904 | 4.1 mi |
| Cedarburg High High · Cedarburg School District | 09–12 | 1,073 | 5.2 mi |
| Vincent Accelerated Academy High · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 53 | 5.6 mi |
| Harold S Vincent School of Agricultural Science High · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 611 | 5.6 mi |
| Green Tree Preparatory Academy High · Charter · Milwaukee School District | 06–12 | 535 | 5.7 mi |
| Nicolet High High · Nicolet Union High School School District | 09–12 | 1,043 | 6.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Homestead High
What grades does Homestead High serve?
Homestead High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Mequon-Thiensville School District.
How many students attend Homestead High?
Homestead High reported 1,204 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 1,267 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Homestead High?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 1,204 students and 72.54 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 Homestead High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Homestead High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mequon-Thiensville School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Homestead High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
12% 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 Homestead High in?
Homestead High is part of Mequon-Thiensville School District, based in Mequon, WI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Homestead High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brown Deer Middle/High (4.1 mi), Cedarburg High (5.2 mi), Vincent Accelerated Academy (5.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.