Below Average
#1837 of 2,105 schools in WI
Horace Mann High
High School · North Fond Du Lac School District · North Fond Du Lac, WI
A North Fond Du Lac School District high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
325 McKinley St, North Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 17% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Horace Mann High score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 15% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 33% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Horace Mann 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 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated802/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North 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
$79,212
Median home value
$262,000
Median rent
$1,097/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54937; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fond Du Lac Stem AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.2 | 5–12 | 3.4 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Trinity Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Fond Du Lac HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 1,928 | Compare → |
| Winnebago Lutheran AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 308 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Fond Du Lac School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horace Mann High is listed in North Fond du Lac School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horace Mann High
Horace Mann High is a public high school in North Fond Du Lac, WI, part of North Fond Du Lac School District, serving approximately 445 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,837 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horace Mann High
What grades does Horace Mann High serve?
Horace Mann High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Horace Mann High?
Horace Mann High has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann High?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann 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 Horace Mann High rank in WI?
Horace Mann High ranks #1,837 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Horace Mann High's MySchoolScout rating?
Horace Mann High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Horace Mann High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horace Mann High has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Horace Mann High a charter school?
No, Horace Mann High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Horace Mann High a Title I school?
No, Horace Mann High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horace Mann High?
46.5% of students at Horace Mann 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
- 445
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Fond du Lac County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (920) 929-3740
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 54937)
- 21,877
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 · 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 54937; 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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