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Cornell High

High School · Cornell School District · Cornell, WI

A high school in Cornell, WI where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 517, Cornell, WI 54732

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

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$14,894
Chronic Absenteeism2.9%

Students at Cornell High score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 25% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (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

56.7%

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 Cornell 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average267/100K

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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

$64,886

Median home value

$173,300

Median rent

$800/mo

College educated

11.9%

Homeownership

83.6%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54732; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·18 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Holcombe HighEnrollment path unverified4.59–124.0 mi82Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Cornell School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,894NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Cornell High

Cornell High is a public high school in Cornell, WI, part of Cornell School District, serving approximately 104 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,465 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cornell High

What grades does Cornell High serve?

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

How many students attend Cornell High?

Cornell High has an enrollment of approximately 104 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornell High?

The student-teacher ratio at Cornell High is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cornell High rank in WI?

Cornell High ranks #1,465 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Cornell High's MySchoolScout rating?

Cornell High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Cornell High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cornell High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Cornell High a charter school?

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

Is Cornell High a Title I school?

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

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

56.7% of students at Cornell 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
104
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Chippewa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
2.9%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 54732)
2,820
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
38.6
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 54732; 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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