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#1795 of 2,105 schools in WI

Grantsburg High

High School · Grantsburg School District · Grantsburg, WI

A high school in Grantsburg, WI where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

480 E James Ave, Grantsburg, WI 54840

  • Math 35% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2021)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation14.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$11,576
Chronic Absenteeism23.6%

Students at Grantsburg High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency35%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (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

42.2%

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 Grantsburg 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,302/100K

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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

$63,988

Median home value

$180,800

Median rent

$833/mo

College educated

20.4%

Homeownership

83.9%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54840; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
14.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·18 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
IforwardCharter · enrollment unverified3.8K–120.0 mi881Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Grantsburg School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$11,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Grantsburg High

Grantsburg High is a public high school in Grantsburg, WI, part of Grantsburg School District, serving approximately 263 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,795 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grantsburg High

What grades does Grantsburg High serve?

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

How many students attend Grantsburg High?

Grantsburg High has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grantsburg High?

The student-teacher ratio at Grantsburg High is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grantsburg High rank in WI?

Grantsburg High ranks #1,795 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Grantsburg High's MySchoolScout rating?

Grantsburg High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Grantsburg High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grantsburg High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Grantsburg High a charter school?

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

Is Grantsburg High a Title I school?

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

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

42.2% of students at Grantsburg 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
263
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Burnett County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.6%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 54840)
4,706
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
44.7
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 54840; 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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