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#1757 of 2,105 schools in WI

Craig High

High School · Janesville School District · Janesville, WI

A Janesville School District high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

401 S Randall Ave, Janesville, WI 53545

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 31% proficient (2021)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation24.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$13,990
Chronic Absenteeism37.8%

Students at Craig High score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency31%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 53 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
46%
ELA
44%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (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

40.6%

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 Craig 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,991/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Janesville), 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

$70,730

Median home value

$204,000

Median rent

$1,006/mo

College educated

29.3%

Homeownership

64.8%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53545; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
24.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
10 boys'·13 girls'·38 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rock River Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.36–121.2 mi253Compare →
Arise Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.6K–122.6 mi116Compare →
Parker HighEnrollment path unverified3.89–123.2 mi1,291Compare →
Youth Services CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated4–123.5 mi10Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Janesville School District

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#17 of 21
District spending per student
$13,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Craig High

Craig High is a public high school in Janesville, WI, part of Janesville School District, serving approximately 1,467 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,757 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Craig High

What grades does Craig High serve?

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

How many students attend Craig High?

Craig High has an enrollment of approximately 1,467 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Craig High?

The student-teacher ratio at Craig High is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Craig High rank in WI?

Craig High ranks #1,757 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Craig High's MySchoolScout rating?

Craig High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Craig High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Craig High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Craig High a charter school?

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

Is Craig High a Title I school?

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

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

40.6% of students at Craig 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
1,467
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
107
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Rock County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.8%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 53545)
23,937
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
41.1
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 53545; 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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