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#1284 of 2,105 schools in WI
Iola-scandinavia High
High School · Iola-scandinavia School District · Iola, WI
A high school in Iola, WI where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
540 S Jackson St, Iola, WI 54945
- Math 53% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Iola-scandinavia High score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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
30%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Iola-scandinavia 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low79/100K
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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
$67,339
Median home value
$198,000
Median rent
$758/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54945; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Iola-scandinavia School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Iola-scandinavia High is listed in Iola-Scandinavia School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Iola-scandinavia High
Iola-scandinavia High is a public high school in Iola, WI, part of Iola-scandinavia School District, serving approximately 283 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,284 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Iola-scandinavia High
What grades does Iola-scandinavia High serve?
Iola-scandinavia High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Iola-scandinavia High?
Iola-scandinavia High has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iola-scandinavia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Iola-scandinavia High is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Iola-scandinavia High rank in WI?
Iola-scandinavia High ranks #1,284 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Iola-scandinavia High's MySchoolScout rating?
Iola-scandinavia High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Iola-scandinavia High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Iola-scandinavia High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Iola-scandinavia High a charter school?
No, Iola-scandinavia High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Iola-scandinavia High a Title I school?
No, Iola-scandinavia High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Iola-scandinavia High?
30.0% of students at Iola-scandinavia 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
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Waupaca County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (715) 445-2411
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 54945)
- 3,408
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
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 54945; 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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