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Lakeland High

High School · Lakeland Uhs School District · Minocqua, WI

A Lakeland Uhs School District high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9573 State Hwy 70, Minocqua, WI 54548

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation24.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$21,974
Chronic Absenteeism32.5%

Students at Lakeland High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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 Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (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

47.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lakeland 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,136/100K

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

$69,784

Median home value

$307,700

Median rent

$935/mo

College educated

35.6%

Homeownership

76.2%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54548; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
24.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·31 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lakeland Star Acad (lsa)Charter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated9–120.1 mi21Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Lakeland Uhs School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$21,974NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Lakeland High

Lakeland High is a public high school in Minocqua, WI, part of Lakeland Uhs School District, serving approximately 705 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,126 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lakeland High

What grades does Lakeland High serve?

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

How many students attend Lakeland High?

Lakeland High has an enrollment of approximately 705 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland High?

The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland High is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lakeland High rank in WI?

Lakeland High ranks #1,126 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Lakeland High's MySchoolScout rating?

Lakeland High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Lakeland High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeland High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Lakeland High a charter school?

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

Is Lakeland High a Title I school?

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

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

47.7% of students at Lakeland 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
705
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Oneida County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.5%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 54548)
5,703
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
55.7
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 54548; 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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