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#1350 of 2,105 schools in WI

Cameron High

High School · Cameron School District · Cameron, WI

A high school in Cameron, WI where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box P.O. Box 3, Cameron, WI 54822

  • Math 35% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2021)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$12,494
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at Cameron High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency35%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (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

36.2%

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 Cameron 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low223/100K

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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

$66,250

Median home value

$223,100

Median rent

$954/mo

College educated

23.3%

Homeownership

79.3%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54822; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cameron Academy of Virtual EducationCharter · enrollment unverified4.5PK–120.0 mi123Compare →
North Star AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.99–120.1 mi39Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Cameron School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$12,494NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Cameron High

Cameron High is a public high school in Cameron, WI, part of Cameron School District, serving approximately 298 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,350 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cameron High

What grades does Cameron High serve?

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

How many students attend Cameron High?

Cameron High has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cameron High?

The student-teacher ratio at Cameron High is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cameron High rank in WI?

Cameron High ranks #1,350 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Cameron High's MySchoolScout rating?

Cameron High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Cameron High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cameron High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Cameron High a charter school?

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

Is Cameron High a Title I school?

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

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

36.2% of students at Cameron 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
298
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Barron County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 54822)
4,911
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
45.2
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 54822; 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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