At a glance
Reported students
2,303
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
150.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
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
323.5
Middleton High: 2,303 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
15.3:1 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
- 2,264
- Teachers (FTE)
- 147.26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Middleton High
Middleton High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Middleton. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. NCES reports 2,303 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 15.3:1, 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 (64.9%) and Asian (12.1%). English learners represent 3.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. 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 22 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Middleton High
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 150.1 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 8.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 8.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.9%
- Hispanic10.9%
- Black4.9%
- Asian12.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.7%
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
22 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 Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Clark Street Community School
High · Grades 09–12
108 reported students
Kromrey Middle
Middle · Grades 05–08
1,230 reported students
Glacier Creek Middle
Middle · Grades 05–08
924 reported students
Pope Farm Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
448 reported students
Sauk Trail Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
360 reported students
West Middleton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
334 reported students
Public schools near Middleton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Street Community School High · Charter · Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | 09–12 | 108 | under 0.1 mi |
| Vel Phillips Memorial High School High · Madison Metropolitan School District | 09–12 | 2,004 | 2.6 mi |
| Capital High High · Madison Metropolitan School District | 09–12 | 129 | 4.1 mi |
| West High High · Madison Metropolitan School District | 09–12 | 2,222 | 4.6 mi |
| Waunakee High High · Waunakee Community School District | 09–12 | 1,335 | 6.3 mi |
| Metro School High · Madison Metropolitan School District | 06–12 | 12 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Middleton High
What grades does Middleton High serve?
Middleton High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District.
How many students attend Middleton High?
Middleton High reported 2,303 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 2,264 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Middleton High?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 2,303 students and 150.1 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 Middleton High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Middleton High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Middleton High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
17.8% 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 Middleton High in?
Middleton High is part of Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, based in Middleton, WI, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Middleton High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clark Street Community School (under 0.1 mi), Vel Phillips Memorial High School (2.6 mi), Capital High (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.