At a glance
Reported students
1,043
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
82.26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,043
Nicolet High: 1,043 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
12.7:1 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
- 1,092
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85.35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Nicolet High
Nicolet High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Glendale. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Nicolet Union High School School District. NCES reports 1,043 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 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, close to 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 (53.3%) and Black (23.5%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. 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 23 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Nicolet High
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 82.26 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
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White53.3%
- Hispanic8.5%
- Black23.5%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial9.1%
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
23 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.
Public schools near Nicolet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefish Bay High High · Whitefish Bay School District | 09–12 | 945 | 2.4 mi |
| Green Tree Preparatory Academy High · Charter · Milwaukee School District | 06–12 | 535 | 3 mi |
| King International High · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 1,308 | 3.3 mi |
| ASSATA High High · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 78 | 3.3 mi |
| Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee High · Milwaukee School District | 06–12 | 49 | 3.3 mi |
| Brown Deer Middle/High High · Brown Deer School District | 06–12 | 904 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Nicolet High
What grades does Nicolet High serve?
Nicolet High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Nicolet Union High School School District.
How many students attend Nicolet High?
Nicolet High reported 1,043 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,092 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Nicolet High?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 1,043 students and 82.26 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 Nicolet High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Nicolet High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Nicolet Union High School School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Nicolet High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19.4% 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 Nicolet High in?
Nicolet High is part of Nicolet Union High School School District, based in Glendale, WI, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Nicolet High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Whitefish Bay High (2.4 mi), Green Tree Preparatory Academy (3 mi), King International (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.