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#1815 of 2,105 schools in WI

John Edwards High

High School · Port Edwards School District · Port Edwards, WI

A Port Edwards School District high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

801 2nd St, Port Edwards, WI 54469

  • Math 10% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 30% 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-3.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation3.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$13,711
Chronic Absenteeism12.4%

Students at John Edwards High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 20% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (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

49.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where John Edwards 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low131/100K

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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

$74,688

Median home value

$143,900

Median rent

$877/mo

College educated

24%

Homeownership

78.2%

Poverty rate

11.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54469; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Nekoosa AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–123.5 mi29Compare →
Nekoosa HighEnrollment path unverified4.79–123.5 mi279Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Port Edwards School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$13,711NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About John Edwards High

John Edwards High is a public high school in Port Edwards, WI, part of Port Edwards School District, serving approximately 145 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,815 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John Edwards High

What grades does John Edwards High serve?

John Edwards High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend John Edwards High?

John Edwards High has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John Edwards High?

The student-teacher ratio at John Edwards High is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John Edwards High rank in WI?

John Edwards High ranks #1,815 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is John Edwards High's MySchoolScout rating?

John Edwards 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 John Edwards High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John Edwards High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is John Edwards High a charter school?

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

Is John Edwards High a Title I school?

No, John Edwards High is not currently a Title I school.

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

49.7% of students at John Edwards 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
145
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Wood County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.4%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 54469)
1,830
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
41.1
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 54469; 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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