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#1685 of 2,105 schools in WI

Kewaunee High

High School · Kewaunee School District · Kewaunee, WI

A high school in Kewaunee, WI where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

911 3rd St, Kewaunee, WI 54216

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation9.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$15,281
Chronic Absenteeism15.7%

Students at Kewaunee High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (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

35.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kewaunee 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 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average323/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kewaunee), 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

$81,650

Median home value

$173,300

Median rent

$776/mo

College educated

17.1%

Homeownership

84.5%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
9.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·26 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·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.

Kewaunee School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$15,281NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Kewaunee High

Kewaunee High is a public high school in Kewaunee, WI, part of Kewaunee School District, serving approximately 306 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,685 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kewaunee High

What grades does Kewaunee High serve?

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

How many students attend Kewaunee High?

Kewaunee High has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kewaunee High?

The student-teacher ratio at Kewaunee High is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kewaunee High rank in WI?

Kewaunee High ranks #1,685 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Kewaunee High's MySchoolScout rating?

Kewaunee High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Kewaunee High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kewaunee High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Kewaunee High a charter school?

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

Is Kewaunee High a Title I school?

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

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

35.6% of students at Kewaunee 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
306
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Kewaunee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.7%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 54216)
6,146
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
46.1
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 54216; 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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