Richland Center High in Richland Center, WI

At a glance

Reported students

512

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

43.86

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Wisconsin high enrollment

69th percentile

Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

275

Richland Center High: 512 reported students.

State peer staffing position

28th percentile

11.7:1 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: 611
Teachers (FTE): 44.46
Student–teacher ratio: 13.7:1

What the reported data says about Richland Center High

Richland Center High is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Richland Center. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Richland School District. NCES reports 512 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 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, below 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 (82.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.3%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Richland Center High

1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.86 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.6%
Students with disabilities: 15.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 52.9%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White82.6%
Hispanic12.3%
Black1.4%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.1%

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

7 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

PARTNER Charter School

High · Grades 08–12

21 reported students

Richland Center Primary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

301 reported students

Richland Center Intermediate School

Elementary · Grades 03–06

275 reported students

HIVE Virtual Charter School

Other · Grades PK–12

12 reported students

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Public schools near Richland Center 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
HIVE Virtual Charter School Other · Charter · Richland School District	PK–12	12	under 0.1 mi
PARTNER Charter School High · Charter · Richland School District	08–12	21	0.6 mi
Richland Center Intermediate School Elementary · Richland School District	03–06	275	2.3 mi
Richland Center Primary School Elementary · Richland School District	PK–02	301	2.5 mi
Ithaca High High · Ithaca School District	09–12	105	6.3 mi
Ithaca Elementary Elementary · Ithaca School District	PK–05	145	6.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Richland Center High

What grades does Richland Center High serve?

Richland Center High reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Richland School District.

How many students attend Richland Center High?

Richland Center High reported 512 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 611 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Richland Center High?

The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 512 students and 43.86 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 Richland Center High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Richland Center High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Richland School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Richland Center High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

52.9% 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 Richland Center High in?

Richland Center High is part of Richland School District, based in Richland Center, WI, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Richland Center High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include HIVE Virtual Charter School (under 0.1 mi), PARTNER Charter School (0.6 mi), Richland Center Intermediate School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.