Enrollment
309
High
DISTRICT 327 · STATE 475
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEW HOLSTEIN SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551053001379
New Holstein High
1715 Plymouth St, New Holstein, WI 53061 · (920) 898-4256 · Calumet County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL309 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
14.2:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 14.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
17%
54 students
DISTRICT 24% · 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 | 77 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 82 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 76 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 74 | 24% |
Student demographics
23%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 22% · 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
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within New Holstein 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
54.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
66.9%
based on WI schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-12.7pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 54% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 67% 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 New Holstein High
New Holstein High's state test result (54.3% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Holstein High this school | 309 | 17.5% | 54.3% |
| Oostburg High Oostburg | 328 | 18.6% | 72.4% |
| Brillion High Brillion | 327 | 19.3% | 46.0% |
| Kiel High Kiel | 375 | 18.7% | 41.8% |
| Reedsville Jr/Sr High School Reedsville | 256 | 21.1% | 34.3% |
| Poynette High Poynette | 296 | 19.9% | 65.7% |
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 New Holstein High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 54.3% | #111 of 402 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 309 | #250 of 532 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.2:1 | #145 of 325 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 23.3% | #211 of 325 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 17.5% | #370 of 418 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -15.8% | #60 of 203 |
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
309
-28 (-8%) vs 2020
-45% since 1990-91, when it was 561
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
was 14.7:1
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 | 309 | 21.8 | 14.2:1 | 17% (54) |
| 2023-24 | 326 | 20.9 | 15.6:1 | 23% (74) |
| 2022-23 | 321 | 23.1 | 13.9:1 | 16% (51) |
| 2020-21 | 337 | 23 | 14.7:1 | 17% (57) |
| 2017-18 | 367 | 26.2 | 14.0:1 | 16% (57) |
| 2015-16 | 366 | 27 | 13.6:1 | 19% (69) |
| 2010-11 | 389 | 30 | 13.0:1 | 24% (94) |
| 2000-01 | 555 | 39 | 14.2:1 | 9% (52) |
| 1990-91 | 561 | 39 | 14.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for New Holstein High.
Since 2017-18: students down 16% (367 to 309); teachers down 17% (26.2 to 21.8).
About New Holstein High
Located in New Holstein, Wisconsin, New Holstein High is a low-enrollment high school. It enrolls 309 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are 9 through 12. It has 35% fewer students than the average for high schools in Wisconsin (about 475).
New Holstein High is one of the 3 schools that make up New Holstein School District (981 students in total).
Of every 100 students at New Holstein High, about 87 are White. Other students are 9% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. Census estimates put Calumet County at about 88% White, close to the school's figure. A diversity index of 23% means there is a 23% chance two randomly chosen students at New Holstein High are from different groups.
There are 21.8 full-time-equivalent teachers at New Holstein High, giving a ratio of 14.2:1. The ratio is within a point of the 14.6:1 average for high schools in Wisconsin. By family income, 17% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is lower than the 30% average for public schools in Calumet County.
Compared with Wisconsin schools that have similar shares of low-income students, New Holstein High's results are 12.7 points below predicted: 54.3% against 66.9%.
For Calumet County, Census Bureau data show the median household earns about $88,810 a year, roughly 33% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. Public schools in Calumet County number 22, with about 6,846 students.
Measured in a straight line, New Holstein Middle is less than a tenth of a mile from New Holstein High. Within five miles are 7 other public schools. Its average proficiency rate of 54.3% is below the 58.3% average for nearby schools.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Distant, meaning it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
From 337 students in 2020-21, enrollment fell to 309 by 2024-25.
The discussion board for New Holstein High is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Calumet County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
52,942
Census ACS
Median income
$88,810
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
22
6,846 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in New Holstein School District
- New Holstein ElementaryElementary · 437 students
- New Holstein MiddleMiddle · 235 students
Other schools in New Holstein
- New Holstein ElementaryElementary · 437 students
- New Holstein MiddleMiddle · 235 students
Nearby schools
- New Holstein Middle0.1 mi · 235
- New Holstein Elementary0.5 mi · 437
- Kiel High3.9 mi · 375
- Kiel Middle4.1 mi · 338
- Between the Lakes Virtual Academy4.1 mi · 111
- Kiel eSchool4.1 mi · 63
Frequently asked questions
About New Holstein HighHow many students attend New Holstein High?
New Holstein High enrolls approximately 309 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does New Holstein High serve?
New Holstein High serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Holstein High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at New Holstein High is approximately 14.2:1 (22 FTE teachers).
How diverse is New Holstein High?
New Holstein High reports a student body of 87% White, 9% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees New Holstein High?
New Holstein High is overseen by New Holstein School District in Calumet County.
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