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#1746 of 2,105 schools in WI

Lincoln High

High School · Wisconsin Rapids School District · Wisconsin Rapids, WI

A Wisconsin Rapids School District high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1801 16th St S, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

  • Math 29% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2021)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation12.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$14,912
Chronic Absenteeism23.2%

Students at Lincoln High score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency29%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
29%
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

43.4%

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 Lincoln 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,424/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wisconsin Rapids), 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

$71,087

Median home value

$170,800

Median rent

$954/mo

College educated

22.9%

Homeownership

78.3%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54494; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
12.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Assumption Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–121.2 mi392Compare →
River Cities HighEnrollment path unverified5.69–121.9 mi76Compare →
John Edwards HighEnrollment path unverified4.59–123.4 mi145Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Wisconsin Rapids School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#10 of 12
District spending per student
$14,912NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln High is listed in Wisconsin Rapids School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln High

Lincoln High is a public high school in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, part of Wisconsin Rapids School District, serving approximately 1,380 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,746 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 Lincoln High

What grades does Lincoln High serve?

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

How many students attend Lincoln High?

Lincoln High has an enrollment of approximately 1,380 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln High rank in WI?

Lincoln High ranks #1,746 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Lincoln High's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Lincoln High?

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

Is Lincoln High a charter school?

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

Is Lincoln High a Title I school?

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

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

43.4% of students at Lincoln 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
1,380
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
79
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Wood County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.2%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 54494)
27,516
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
45.8
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 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 54494; 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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