Enrollment
35
High
STATE 475
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CENTRAL SANDS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL INC·NCES 551724503386
Central Sands Community High School
3995 County Rd K, Amherst, WI 54406 · (715) 281-4776 · Portage County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL35 STUDENTS
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STATE 14.6:1
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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 | 8 | 23% |
| Grade 10 | 13 | 37% |
| Grade 11 | 5 | 14% |
| Grade 12 | 9 | 26% |
Student demographics
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
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Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin | In Portage County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 35 | #490 of 532 | #7 of 7 |
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Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 35 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 30 | 2 | 15.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 21 | 2 | 10.5:1 | 14% (3) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Central Sands Community High School.
About Central Sands Community High School
Central Sands Community High School is a high school in Amherst, Wisconsin, according to federal school records. Grades offered run from 9 through 12, with 35 students enrolled. For comparison, high schools in Wisconsin average about 475 students.
Central Sands Community High School reports to Central Sands Community High School Inc.
About 86% of the student body at Central Sands Community High School is White. Beyond that, enrollment is 6% Hispanic.
Federal survey data for Portage County show that the median household income is $76,070, about 34% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 5% of residents are in poverty. Portage County is home to 31 public schools and about 9,217 public school students.
Nearest public school: Amherst High, about 4.6 miles away. Within five miles are 3 other public schools.
For locale, NCES codes Central Sands Community High School as Rural: Distant. Central Sands Community High School holds a charter, making it a public charter school.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Central Sands Community High School. 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 Amherst
- Amherst HighHigh · 349 students
- Amherst ElementaryElementary · 342 students
- Amherst MiddleMiddle · 257 students
Nearby schools
- Amherst High4.6 mi · 349
- Amherst Middle4.6 mi · 257
- Amherst Elementary4.6 mi · 342
- Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (TRVCS)6.9 mi · 66
- Tomorrow River Community Charter6.9 mi · 184
- Plover-Whiting Elementary7.5 mi · 448
Frequently asked questions
About Central Sands Community High SchoolHow many students attend Central Sands Community High School?
Central Sands Community High School enrolls approximately 35 students in grades 09-12.
Is Central Sands Community High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Central Sands Community High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Central Sands Community High School?
At Central Sands Community High School, the student body is approximately 86% White, 6% Hispanic.
Who oversees Central Sands Community High School?
Central Sands Community High School is overseen by Central Sands Community High School Inc in Portage County.
What county does Central Sands Community High School serve?
Central Sands Community High School serves Portage County in WI.
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