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#969 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 46% in state

Alma High

High School · Alma School District · Alma, WI

A high school in Alma, WI where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

S1618 State Road 35, Alma, WI 54610

  • Math 30% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2021)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
District spending per student$15,227
Chronic Absenteeism20.3%

Students at Alma High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency30%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 10 points since 2018, reaching 40% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (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

42%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Alma 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low127/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$61,563

Median home value

$195,100

Median rent

$776/mo

College educated

28.4%

Homeownership

74.2%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54610; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wabasha-kellogg SecondaryEnrollment path unverified6.87–123.4 mi263Compare →
Sail ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–124.7 mi16Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Alma School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$15,227NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Alma High is listed in Alma School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alma High

Alma High is a public high school in Alma, WI, part of Alma School District, serving approximately 69 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #969 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alma High

What grades does Alma High serve?

Alma High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Alma High?

Alma High has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alma High?

The student-teacher ratio at Alma High is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alma High rank in WI?

Alma High ranks #969 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Alma High's MySchoolScout rating?

Alma High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Alma High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alma High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Alma High a charter school?

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

Is Alma High a Title I school?

No, Alma High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alma High?

42.0% of students at Alma 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
69
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Buffalo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.3%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 54610)
1,544
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
53.5
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 54610; 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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