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#1674 of 2,105 schools in WI
Chippewa Falls High
High School · Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District · Chippewa Falls, WI
A Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
735 Terrill St, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
- Math 26% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2021)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chippewa Falls High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 34% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chippewa Falls 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated896/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chippewa Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,603
Median home value
$263,900
Median rent
$1,022/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54729; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonell Central Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Northern Wisconsin CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Liberty Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 4.5 mi | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,948NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chippewa Falls High is listed in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chippewa Falls High
Chippewa Falls High is a public high school in Chippewa Falls, WI, part of Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District, serving approximately 1,451 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,674 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chippewa Falls High
What grades does Chippewa Falls High serve?
Chippewa Falls High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Chippewa Falls High?
Chippewa Falls High has an enrollment of approximately 1,451 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Falls High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Falls High is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chippewa Falls High rank in WI?
Chippewa Falls High ranks #1,674 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Chippewa Falls High's MySchoolScout rating?
Chippewa Falls High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Chippewa Falls High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chippewa Falls High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Chippewa Falls High a charter school?
No, Chippewa Falls High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chippewa Falls High a Title I school?
No, Chippewa Falls High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chippewa Falls High?
35.2% of students at Chippewa Falls 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
- 1,451
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Chippewa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (715) 726-2406
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 54729)
- 34,853
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 · 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 54729; 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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