Enrollment
349
High
DISTRICT 240 · STATE 475
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TOMORROW RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 550033000033
Amherst High
357 N Main St, Amherst, WI 54406 · (715) 824-5522 · Portage County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL349 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 14.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
22%
76 students
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 88 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 86 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 86 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 89 | 26% |
Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within Tomorrow River School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
56.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
64.3%
based on WI schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-7.8pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 56% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 64% typical for Wisconsin schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Wisconsin's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Amherst High
Amherst High's state test result (56.5% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst High this school | 349 | 21.8% | 56.5% |
| Auburndale High Auburndale | 400 | 20.5% | 50.3% |
| Poynette High Poynette | 296 | 19.9% | 65.7% |
| Cuba City High Cuba City | 262 | 22.9% | 55.8% |
| Mineral Point High Mineral Point | 253 | 21.3% | 43.0% |
| Mishicot High Mishicot | 274 | 24.1% | 50.3% |
Matched among Wisconsin high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Amherst High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin | In Portage County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 56.5% | #86 of 402 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 349 | #225 of 532 | #2 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.3:1 | #45 of 325 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 12.6% | #311 of 325 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 21.8% | #331 of 418 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +2.9% | #102 of 128 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
349
+7 (+2%) vs 2020
+47% since 1990-91, when it was 238
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
was 12.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 349 | 28.5 | 12.3:1 | 22% (76) |
| 2023-24 | 354 | 28.8 | 12.3:1 | 25% (87) |
| 2022-23 | 341 | 28.9 | 11.8:1 | 21% (73) |
| 2020-21 | 342 | 27 | 12.7:1 | 22% (76) |
| 2017-18 | 339 | 24.1 | 14.1:1 | 18% (61) |
| 2015-16 | 331 | 23 | 14.4:1 | 25% (84) |
| 2010-11 | 283 | 23 | 12.3:1 | 20% (57) |
| 2000-01 | 301 | 24 | 12.5:1 | 17% (51) |
| 1990-91 | 238 | 24 | 9.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Amherst High.
Since 2017-18: students up 3% (339 to 349); teachers up 18% (24.1 to 28.5).
About Amherst High
Located in Amherst, Wisconsin, Amherst High is a small high school. The school had 349 students in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25. Average enrollment for high schools in Wisconsin is about 475, so this school runs 27% smaller than that.
Amherst High sits within Tomorrow River School District, which has 5 schools and 1,198 students.
The large majority of students at Amherst High, 93%, are White. The rest of enrollment is 3% Hispanic. That is close to the 90% White share among all Portage County residents. By the diversity index, Amherst High comes in at 13%.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1 at Amherst High, with 28.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. The 14.6:1 average for high schools in Wisconsin is higher than this school's figure. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, a common measure of family income, is 22%. Across public schools in Portage County, the average is 35%.
Test results at Amherst High are 7.8 points below what its free or reduced-price lunch share predicts (56.5% actual, 64.3% predicted).
In the county around the school, Portage County, median household income is about $76,070, roughly 34% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. Amherst High is among the 31 public schools in Portage County.
Amherst Elementary is located less than a tenth of a mile from Amherst High. Within five miles are 3 other public schools. Its average proficiency rate of 56.5% is below the 57.0% average for nearby schools.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Distant, or in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Compared with 2020-21, when it had 342 students, enrollment in 2024-25 was about the same at 349.
Questions about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week can be posted here. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Portage County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
70,832
Census ACS
Median income
$76,070
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
31
9,217 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Tomorrow River School District
- Amherst ElementaryElementary · 342 students
- Amherst MiddleMiddle · 257 students
- Tomorrow River Community CharterElementary · 184 students
- Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (TRVCS)Elementary · 66 students
- Tomorrow River Community Middle (TRCMS)Combined
Other schools in Amherst
- Amherst ElementaryElementary · 342 students
- Amherst MiddleMiddle · 257 students
- Central Sands Community High SchoolHigh · 35 students
Other Amherst High schools
One other US public school is named Amherst High. Amherst High is the largest of the 2.
- AMHERST HIGH SCHOOLAMHERST, NE · 157 students
Nearby schools
- Amherst Elementary0.0 mi · 342
- Amherst Middle0.0 mi · 257
- Central Sands Community High School4.6 mi · 35
- Tomorrow River Community Charter6.1 mi · 184
- Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (TRVCS)6.1 mi · 66
- Iola-Scandinavia High8.4 mi · 284
Frequently asked questions
About Amherst HighWhat is the total enrollment at Amherst High?
Amherst High enrolls approximately 349 students in grades 09-12.
Is Amherst High an elementary, middle, or high school?
Amherst High is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Amherst High have?
Amherst High employs 28 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Amherst High?
At Amherst High, the student body is approximately 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is Amherst High in?
Amherst High is part of Tomorrow River School District.
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