Amherst High

www.amherst.k12.wi.us

349 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Amherst High School, located in Amherst, Wisconsin, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Tomorrow River School District. Nestled in a small-town setting, the school is known for fostering a close-knit community environment where students receive individualized attention from staff. The curriculum is designed to balance core academic requirements with a variety of elective opportunities, aiming to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains an active extracurricular culture that plays a significant role in the student experience. Amherst High supports a wide range of athletic programs, academic clubs, and arts initiatives, encouraging students to develop leadership skills and personal interests outside of traditional coursework. By emphasizing both academic achievement and community engagement, the school strives to cultivate a supportive atmosphere that helps students succeed as they transition into adulthood.

349

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Amherst High
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	12
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
326 (93.4%)
Hispanic
12 (3.4%)
Two or More
5 (1.4%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tomorrow River School District
Phone:	(715)824-5522
Website:	http://www.amherst.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 88

Grade 10 86

Grade 11 86

Grade 12 89