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#1822 of 2,105 schools in WI

Adams-friendship High

High School · Adams-friendship Area School District · Adams, WI

An Adams-friendship Area School District high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1109 E North St, Adams, WI 53910

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-24.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation6.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$16,308
Chronic Absenteeism34.6%

Students at Adams-friendship High score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 15% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Adams-friendship High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,521/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Adams), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$46,780

Median home value

$117,900

Median rent

$732/mo

College educated

13.1%

Homeownership

69.1%

Poverty rate

18.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53910; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
6.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Adams-friendship Area School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$16,308NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Adams-friendship High is listed in Adams-Friendship Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Adams-friendship High

Adams-friendship High is a public high school in Adams, WI, part of Adams-friendship Area School District, serving approximately 434 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,822 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Adams-friendship High

What grades does Adams-friendship High serve?

Adams-friendship High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Adams-friendship High?

Adams-friendship High has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams-friendship High?

The student-teacher ratio at Adams-friendship High is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Adams-friendship High rank in WI?

Adams-friendship High ranks #1,822 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Adams-friendship High's MySchoolScout rating?

Adams-friendship High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Adams-friendship High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Adams-friendship High has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Adams-friendship High a charter school?

No, Adams-friendship High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Adams-friendship High a Title I school?

No, Adams-friendship High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adams-friendship High?

56.0% of students at Adams-friendship High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
434
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Adams County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.6%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 53910)
3,618
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
47.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53910; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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