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Fond Du Lac High

High School · Fond Du Lac School District · Fond Du Lac, WI

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

801 Campus Dr, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935

  • Math 34% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$13,833
Chronic Absenteeism36.2%

Students at Fond Du Lac High score 36% 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 Proficiency34%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
34%
ELA
38%
2012
Math
38%
ELA
38%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (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

41.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fond Du Lac 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,498/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fond Du Lac), 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

$63,060

Median home value

$166,400

Median rent

$880/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

59.6%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54935; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Trinity Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–121.1 mi27Compare →
Winnebago Lutheran AcademyPrivate · tuition6.09–121.1 mi308Compare →
Taycheedah Correctional InstitutionEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated11–121.6 mi2Compare →
St Marys Springs AcademyPrivate · tuition5.2PK–121.8 mi798Compare →

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.

Fond Du Lac School District

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#13 of 15
District spending per student
$13,833NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fond Du Lac High is listed in Fond du Lac School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fond Du Lac High

Fond Du Lac High is a public high school in Fond Du Lac, WI, part of Fond Du Lac School District, serving approximately 1,928 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,306 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fond Du Lac High

What grades does Fond Du Lac High serve?

Fond Du Lac High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fond Du Lac High?

Fond Du Lac High has an enrollment of approximately 1,928 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fond Du Lac High?

The student-teacher ratio at Fond Du Lac High is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fond Du Lac High rank in WI?

Fond Du Lac High ranks #1,306 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Fond Du Lac High's MySchoolScout rating?

Fond Du Lac High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Fond Du Lac High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fond Du Lac High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Fond Du Lac High a charter school?

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

Is Fond Du Lac High a Title I school?

No, Fond Du Lac High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fond Du Lac High?

41.1% of students at Fond Du Lac 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
1,928
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
114
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Fond du Lac County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.2%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 54935)
41,474
Area average commute
19.8 min
Area median age
37.6
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 54935; 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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