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#837 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 40% in state

Gibraltar High

High School · Gibraltar Area School District · Fish Creek, WI

A Gibraltar Area School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

3924 State Highway 42, Fish Creek, WI 54212

  • Math 45% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2021)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation37.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
District spending per student$26,384
Chronic Absenteeism27.9%

Students at Gibraltar High score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 50% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (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

36.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Gibraltar 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average271/100K

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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

$91,250

Median home value

$481,100

Median rent

$900/mo

College educated

60.2%

Homeownership

91%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
37.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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.

Gibraltar Area School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$26,384NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Gibraltar High

Gibraltar High is a public high school in Fish Creek, WI, part of Gibraltar Area School District, serving approximately 165 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #837 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about Gibraltar High

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Gibraltar High School is part of a 4K-12 district that reported an enrollment of 547 students for the 2022-2023 school year 1. The district received a State Report Card rating of 'Exceeds Expectations' for 2022-2023 1. Gibraltar Elementary School was designated a Blue Ribbon School in 2018 1. Niche.com ranked the district as the 27th best place to teach in Wisconsin and the 50th best school district in Wisconsin in 2023 1. US News and World Report recognized the district's high school as a Best High School in 2021, the middle school as a Best Middle School in 2022, and the elementary school as a Best Elementary in 2022 1. The source lists numerous students attending various post-secondary institutions, including multiple University of Wisconsin campuses, Fox Valley Technical College, Elon University, and others 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.gibraltar.k12.wi.us
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gibraltar High

What grades does Gibraltar High serve?

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

How many students attend Gibraltar High?

Gibraltar High has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gibraltar High?

The student-teacher ratio at Gibraltar High is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gibraltar High rank in WI?

Gibraltar High ranks #837 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Gibraltar High's MySchoolScout rating?

Gibraltar High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Gibraltar High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gibraltar High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Gibraltar High a charter school?

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

Is Gibraltar High a Title I school?

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

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

36.4% of students at Gibraltar 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
165
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Door County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.9%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 54212)
903
Area average commute
19.2 min
Area median age
63.5
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 54212; 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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