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#1873 of 2,105 schools in WI

Laconia High

High School · Rosendale-brandon School District · Rosendale, WI

A Rosendale-brandon School District high school where students score 39 points below what's typical for similar communities.

301 W Division St, Rosendale, WI 54974

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-38.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation13.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$12,212
Chronic Absenteeism10.1%

Students at Laconia High score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2018, to 22% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (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

19.3%

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 Laconia 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low90/100K

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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

$91,548

Median home value

$249,500

Median rent

$631/mo

College educated

19.2%

Homeownership

92.4%

Poverty rate

3.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54974; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
13.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·16 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

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.

Rosendale-brandon School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$12,212NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Laconia High is listed in Rosendale-Brandon School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Laconia High

Laconia High is a public high school in Rosendale, WI, part of Rosendale-brandon School District, serving approximately 327 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,873 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Laconia High

What grades does Laconia High serve?

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

How many students attend Laconia High?

Laconia High has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Laconia High?

The student-teacher ratio at Laconia High is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Laconia High rank in WI?

Laconia High ranks #1,873 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Laconia High's MySchoolScout rating?

Laconia High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Laconia High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Laconia High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Laconia High a charter school?

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

Is Laconia High a Title I school?

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

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

19.3% of students at Laconia 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
327
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Fond du Lac County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 54974)
1,515
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
51.4
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 54974; 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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