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#1851 of 2,105 schools in WI

Almond-bancroft High

High School · Almond-bancroft School District · Almond, WI

A high school in Almond, WI where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1336 Elm St, Almond, WI 54909

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation9.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9:1
District spending per student$14,378
Chronic Absenteeism24.1%

Students at Almond-bancroft High score 24% 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 Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (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

41.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Almond-bancroft 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low176/100K

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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

$78,365

Median home value

$187,500

Median rent

$969/mo

College educated

21.9%

Homeownership

86.7%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54909; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
9.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
5 boys'·4 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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.

Almond-bancroft School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,378NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Almond-bancroft High is listed in Almond-Bancroft School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Almond-bancroft High

Almond-bancroft High is a public high school in Almond, WI, part of Almond-bancroft School District, serving approximately 108 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,851 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Almond-bancroft High

What grades does Almond-bancroft High serve?

Almond-bancroft High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Almond-bancroft High?

Almond-bancroft High has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Almond-bancroft High?

The student-teacher ratio at Almond-bancroft High is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Almond-bancroft High rank in WI?

Almond-bancroft High ranks #1,851 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Almond-bancroft High's MySchoolScout rating?

Almond-bancroft High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Almond-bancroft High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Almond-bancroft High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Almond-bancroft High a charter school?

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

Is Almond-bancroft High a Title I school?

No, Almond-bancroft High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Almond-bancroft High?

41.7% of students at Almond-bancroft 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
108
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Portage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.1%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 54909)
2,042
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
44.1
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 54909; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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