Below Average
#1647 of 2,105 schools in WI
Lena High
High School · Lena School District · Lena, WI
A high school in Lena, WI where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
304 E Main St, Lena, WI 54139
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lena High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.7%
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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Where Lena 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average399/100K
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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
$76,799
Median home value
$183,700
Median rent
$720/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54139; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Lena School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,693NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lena High is listed in Lena School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lena High
Lena High is a public high school in Lena, WI, part of Lena School District, serving approximately 115 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,647 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lena High
What grades does Lena High serve?
Lena High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lena High?
Lena High has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lena High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lena High is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lena High rank in WI?
Lena High ranks #1,647 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Lena High's MySchoolScout rating?
Lena High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Lena High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lena High has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Lena High a charter school?
No, Lena High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lena High a Title I school?
No, Lena High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lena High?
35.7% of students at Lena 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
- 115
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Oconto County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.1%
- Phone
- (920) 829-5244
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 54139)
- 3,041
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
Official sources & links
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 54139; 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
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