At a glance
Reported students
300
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
153
Shell Lake Junior/Senior High: 300 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
13.4:1 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
- 308
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Shell Lake Junior/Senior High
Shell Lake Junior/Senior High is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Shell Lake. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Shell Lake School District. NCES reports 300 students for 2024–25.
Among 558 high schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 274 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, 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 (90.7%) and multiracial (4%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Shell Lake Junior/Senior High
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.31 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.34
- 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
- White90.7%
- Hispanic3%
- Black0%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4%
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
3 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Shell Lake School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)
Elementary · Grades 03–06
153 reported students
Shell Lake Primary (K-2)
Elementary · Grades PK–02
131 reported students