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#1489 of 2,105 schools in WI
Algoma High
High School · Algoma School District · Algoma, WI
A high school in Algoma, WI where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1715 Division St, Algoma, WI 54201
- Math 24% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Algoma High score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Algoma 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average468/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Algoma), 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
$65,772
Median home value
$174,800
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algoma Venture AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Algoma School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,140NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Algoma High is listed in Algoma School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Algoma High
Algoma High is a public high school in Algoma, WI, part of Algoma School District, serving approximately 280 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,489 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Algoma High
What grades does Algoma High serve?
Algoma High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Algoma High?
Algoma High has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Algoma High?
The student-teacher ratio at Algoma High is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Algoma High rank in WI?
Algoma High ranks #1,489 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Algoma High's MySchoolScout rating?
Algoma High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Algoma High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Algoma High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Algoma High a charter school?
No, Algoma High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Algoma High a Title I school?
No, Algoma High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Algoma High?
47.1% of students at Algoma 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 280
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kewaunee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (920) 487-7001
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 54201)
- 5,178
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- 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 54201; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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