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Bruce High

High School · Bruce School District · Bruce, WI

A high school in Bruce, WI where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.

104 W Washington Ave, Bruce, WI 54819

  • Math 15% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2021)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-29.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$18,868
Chronic Absenteeism30.8%

Students at Bruce High score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 60 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (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

47.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bruce 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average410/100K

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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

$56,026

Median home value

$154,000

Median rent

$719/mo

College educated

10.8%

Homeownership

78.8%

Poverty rate

13%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54819; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
1 boys'·3 girls'·6 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

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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.

Bruce School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$18,868NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Bruce High

Bruce High is a public high school in Bruce, WI, part of Bruce School District, serving approximately 120 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,432 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bruce High

What grades does Bruce High serve?

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

How many students attend Bruce High?

Bruce High has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bruce High?

The student-teacher ratio at Bruce High is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bruce High rank in WI?

Bruce High ranks #1,432 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Bruce High's MySchoolScout rating?

Bruce High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Bruce High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bruce High has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Bruce High a charter school?

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

Is Bruce High a Title I school?

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

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

47.5% of students at Bruce 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
120
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Rusk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.8%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 54819)
2,584
Area average commute
33.7 min
Area median age
43.2
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 54819; 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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