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#1212 of 2,105 schools in WI
Hurley High
High School · Hurley School District · Hurley, WI
A high school in Hurley, WI serving grades 6th – 12th.
5503 W Range View Dr, Hurley, WI 54534
- Math 55% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hurley High score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hurley 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,889
Median home value
$108,700
Median rent
$634/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54534; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther L Wright K12 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 729 | Compare → |
| Gogebic Co Community EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hurley School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hurley High is listed in Hurley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hurley High
Hurley High is a public high school in Hurley, WI, part of Hurley School District, serving approximately 325 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,212 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hurley High
What grades does Hurley High serve?
Hurley High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Hurley High?
Hurley High has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hurley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hurley High is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hurley High rank in WI?
Hurley High ranks #1,212 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Hurley High's MySchoolScout rating?
Hurley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Hurley High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hurley High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hurley High a charter school?
No, Hurley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hurley High a Title I school?
No, Hurley High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hurley High?
28.6% of students at Hurley 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Iron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (715) 561-4900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 54534)
- 2,593
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 51.2
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 54534; 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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