Very Good
#731 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 35% in state
Gilman High
High School · Gilman School District · Gilman, WI
A high school in Gilman, WI serving grades 7th – 12th.
325 N Fifth Ave, Gilman, WI 54433
- Math 49% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gilman High score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.1%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Gilman 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average290/100K
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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
$62,500
Median home value
$175,000
Median rent
$692/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54433; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esucceed Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 78 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Gilman School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,065NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gilman High is listed in Gilman School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gilman High
Gilman High is a public high school in Gilman, WI, part of Gilman School District, serving approximately 144 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #731 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gilman High
What grades does Gilman High serve?
Gilman High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Gilman High?
Gilman High has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilman High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilman High is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gilman High rank in WI?
Gilman High ranks #731 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Gilman High's MySchoolScout rating?
Gilman High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Gilman High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilman High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gilman High a charter school?
No, Gilman High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gilman High a Title I school?
No, Gilman High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gilman High?
43.1% of students at Gilman 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 144
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Taylor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.9%
- Phone
- (715) 447-8211
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 54433)
- 1,791
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- 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 54433; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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