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Kimberly High

High School · Kimberly Area School District · Kimberly, WI

A Kimberly Area School District high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1662 E Kennedy Ave, Kimberly, WI 54136

  • Math 38% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2021)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency38% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-25.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation29.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$12,004
Chronic Absenteeism13.7%

Students at Kimberly High score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency38%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 38% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (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

14.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kimberly 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low107/100K

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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

$66,472

Median home value

$193,000

Median rent

$1,038/mo

College educated

27.8%

Homeownership

58.8%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54136; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
29.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·53 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Little Chute Career Pathways AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.39–121.9 mi92Compare →
Little Chute HighEnrollment path unverified3.79–121.9 mi385Compare →
Appleton EschoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.37–122.9 mi37Compare →
East HighEnrollment path unverified3.49–122.9 mi1,327Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Kimberly Area School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#8 of 9
District spending per student
$12,004NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Kimberly High

Kimberly High is a public high school in Kimberly, WI, part of Kimberly Area School District, serving approximately 1,571 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,538 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kimberly High

What grades does Kimberly High serve?

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

How many students attend Kimberly High?

Kimberly High has an enrollment of approximately 1,571 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kimberly High?

The student-teacher ratio at Kimberly High is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kimberly High rank in WI?

Kimberly High ranks #1,538 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Kimberly High's MySchoolScout rating?

Kimberly High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Kimberly High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kimberly High has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Kimberly High a charter school?

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

Is Kimberly High a Title I school?

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

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

14.3% of students at Kimberly 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
1,571
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
105
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Outagamie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.7%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 54136)
6,936
Area average commute
19.7 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 54136; 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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