Very Good
#461 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 22% in state
Butternut High
High School · Butternut School District · Butternut, WI
A high school in Butternut, WI where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 247, Butternut, WI 54514
- Math 46% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Butternut High score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.9%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Butternut 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average399/100K
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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
$73,875
Median home value
$158,700
Median rent
$633/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54514; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promethean Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Butternut School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,366NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Butternut High is listed in Butternut School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Butternut High
Butternut High is a public high school in Butternut, WI, part of Butternut School District, serving approximately 95 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #461 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Butternut High
What grades does Butternut High serve?
Butternut High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Butternut High?
Butternut High has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butternut High?
The student-teacher ratio at Butternut High is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Butternut High rank in WI?
Butternut High ranks #461 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Butternut High's MySchoolScout rating?
Butternut High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Butternut High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Butternut High has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Butternut High a charter school?
No, Butternut High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Butternut High a Title I school?
No, Butternut High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Butternut High?
57.9% of students at Butternut 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 95
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Ashland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.3%
- Phone
- (715) 769-3434
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 54514)
- 1,810
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 55.6
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 54514; 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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