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Ithaca High

High School · Ithaca School District · Richland Center, WI

A high school in Richland Center, WI where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

24615 State Hwy 58, Richland Center, WI 53581

  • Math 35% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$16,155
Chronic Absenteeism37.5%

Students at Ithaca High score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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 Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 10 points since 2018, reaching 30% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

39.8%

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 Ithaca 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low203/100K

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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

$59,630

Median home value

$180,200

Median rent

$722/mo

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

71.9%

Poverty rate

14.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53581; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Ithaca School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$16,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Ithaca High

Ithaca High is a public high school in Richland Center, WI, part of Ithaca School District, serving approximately 128 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,436 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ithaca High

What grades does Ithaca High serve?

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

How many students attend Ithaca High?

Ithaca High has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ithaca High?

The student-teacher ratio at Ithaca High is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ithaca High rank in WI?

Ithaca High ranks #1,436 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Ithaca High's MySchoolScout rating?

Ithaca High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Ithaca High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ithaca High has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Ithaca High a charter school?

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

Is Ithaca High a Title I school?

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

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

39.8% of students at Ithaca 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
128
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Richland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.5%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 53581)
10,141
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
47.2
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 53581; 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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