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#251 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 44% of private schools

Lakeside Lutheran High School

High School · Lake Mills, WI

A private high school in Lake Mills, WI serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

231 WOODLAND BEACH RD, Lake Mills, WI 53551

  • Math 66% vs WI 34% (2025)
  • Reading 68% vs WI 36% (2025)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WI.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,281.6
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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Diversity Index23%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment459
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in WI

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency66%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
34%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency68%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
36%(2025 FORWARD)

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The neighborhood

Where Lakeside Lutheran High School 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average683/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Mills), 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

$89,841

Median home value

$322,700

Median rent

$1,089/mo

College educated

44.9%

Homeownership

76.2%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53551; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White87.4%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian2.4%
Black2.0%
Two or More0.4%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lake Mills HighEnrollment path unverified5.69–120.4 mi477Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Lakeside Lutheran High School is listed in Lake Mills, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Lakeside Lutheran High School

Lakeside Lutheran High School is a private high school in Lake Mills, WI, serving approximately 459 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #251 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lakeside Lutheran High School

What grades does Lakeside Lutheran High School serve?

Lakeside Lutheran High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lakeside Lutheran High School?

Lakeside Lutheran High School has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Lutheran High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Lutheran High School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Lakeside Lutheran High School rank in WI?

Lakeside Lutheran High School ranks #251 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Lakeside Lutheran High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lakeside Lutheran High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Lakeside Lutheran High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeside Lutheran High School has 66% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Lakeside Lutheran High School a private school?

Yes, Lakeside Lutheran High School is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Lakeside Lutheran High School a religious school?

Lakeside Lutheran High School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
459
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Jefferson County
Area population (ZIP 53551)
9,485
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
40.8
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
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 53551; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2021–22

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