Enrollment
27
High
DISTRICT 44 · STATE 475
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PHELPS SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551171001540
Phelps High
4451 Old School Rd, Phelps, WI 54554 · (715) 545-2724 · Vilas County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL27 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
7.5:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 6.9:1 · STATE 14.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
12 students
DISTRICT 44% · 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 | 11 | 41% |
| Grade 10 | 5 | 19% |
| Grade 11 | 6 | 22% |
| Grade 12 | 5 | 19% |
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
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Phelps School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Phelps High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 27 | #499 of 532 |
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
27
-4 (-13%) vs 2020
-25% since 1990-91, when it was 36
Student : Teacher
7.5:1
was 7.8:1
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 | 27 | 3.6 | 7.5:1 | 44% (12) |
| 2023-24 | 25 | 4.2 | 6.0:1 | 48% (12) |
| 2022-23 | 29 | 4 | 7.2:1 | 48% (14) |
| 2020-21 | 31 | 4 | 7.8:1 | 55% (17) |
| 2017-18 | 55 | 7 | 7.9:1 | 56% (31) |
| 2015-16 | 43 | 5 | 8.6:1 | 56% (24) |
| 2010-11 | 35 | 5 | 7.0:1 | 46% (16) |
| 2000-01 | 67 | 8 | 8.4:1 | 27% (18) |
| 1990-91 | 36 | 9 | 4.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Phelps High.
Since 2017-18: students down 51% (55 to 27); teachers down 48% (7 to 3.6).
About Phelps High
Phelps High is classified as a high school. It is located in Phelps, Wisconsin. Total enrollment is 27 students, and the grades served are 9 through 12. It has 94% fewer students than the average for high schools in Wisconsin (about 475).
Phelps School District counts 2 schools and 88 students, including Phelps High.
At Phelps High, 89% of students are White. The school is also 4% Hispanic, 4% Black, and 4% multiracial. Census estimates put Vilas County at about 85% White, close to the school's figure.
The school's 3.6 full-time-equivalent teachers translate to a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.5:1. High schools in Wisconsin have an average ratio of 14.6:1. At Phelps High, 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Vilas County show that the median household earns about $68,431 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 31%, and about 7% of people live in poverty. Vilas County has 13 public schools with about 2,771 students, including Phelps High.
Phelps Elementary sits less than a tenth of a mile from Phelps High. Phelps High has 3 other public schools within ten miles.
Its location is classified as Rural: Remote by the National Center for Education Statistics.
In 2024-25, the school enrolled 27, down from 31 in 2020-21.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at Phelps High. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Vilas County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
23,647
Census ACS
Median income
$68,431
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
2,771 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other Phelps High schools
One other US public school is named Phelps High. Phelps High is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Phelps High SchoolPhelps, KY · 239 students
Nearby schools
- Phelps Elementary0.0 mi · 61
- School of Options and Applied Research Middle9.3 mi · 43
- Northland Pines Elementary-Land O' Lakes9.3 mi · 51
- Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River11.8 mi · 484
- Northland Pines Middle11.8 mi · 170
- School of Options and Applied Research High11.8 mi · 65
Frequently asked questions
About Phelps HighHow large is Phelps High?
Phelps High enrolls approximately 27 students in grades 09-12.
Is Phelps High an elementary, middle, or high school?
Phelps High is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Phelps High?
Approximately 7.5:1 students per teacher at Phelps High.
How diverse is Phelps High?
Phelps High reports a student body of 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Black, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Phelps High?
Phelps High is overseen by Phelps School District in Vilas County.
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