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#1678 of 2,105 schools in WI

Elcho High

High School · Elcho School District · Elcho, WI

A high school in Elcho, WI where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 800, Elcho, WI 54428

  • Math 30% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2021)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-29.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation14.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
District spending per student$18,331
Chronic Absenteeism35.7%

Students at Elcho High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency30%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 20% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 36% (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

38.6%

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 Elcho 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low231/100K

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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

$49,407

Median home value

$178,400

Median rent

$632/mo

College educated

15.6%

Homeownership

85%

Poverty rate

19.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54428; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
14.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·7 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Elcho School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$18,331NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Elcho High

Elcho High is a public high school in Elcho, WI, part of Elcho School District, serving approximately 70 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,678 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elcho High

What grades does Elcho High serve?

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

How many students attend Elcho High?

Elcho High has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elcho High?

The student-teacher ratio at Elcho High is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elcho High rank in WI?

Elcho High ranks #1,678 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Elcho High's MySchoolScout rating?

Elcho 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 Elcho High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elcho High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Elcho High a charter school?

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

Is Elcho High a Title I school?

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

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

38.6% of students at Elcho 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
70
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Langlade County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.7%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 54428)
953
Area median age
59.6
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 54428; 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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