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Little Chute High

High School · Little Chute Area School District · Little Chute, WI

A Little Chute Area School District high school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1402 Freedom Rd, Little Chute, WI 54140

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-35.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation21%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$12,350
Chronic Absenteeism22.9%

Students at Little Chute High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 63 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 20% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (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

29.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Little Chute 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low107/100K

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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

$72,049

Median home value

$204,000

Median rent

$1,009/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

64.8%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54140; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
21% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·26 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Little Chute Career Pathways AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.39–120.0 mi92Compare →
Kimberly HighEnrollment path unverified5.29–121.9 mi1,571Compare →
St Ignatius Catholic School (sics)Private · tuition7.7privatePK–122.0 mi213Compare →
Kaukauna HighEnrollment path unverified4.39–123.5 mi1,260Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

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

Little Chute Area School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$12,350NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Little Chute High is listed in Little Chute Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Little Chute High

Little Chute High is a public high school in Little Chute, WI, part of Little Chute Area School District, serving approximately 385 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,988 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Little Chute High

What grades does Little Chute High serve?

Little Chute High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Little Chute High?

Little Chute High has an enrollment of approximately 385 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Chute High?

The student-teacher ratio at Little Chute 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 Little Chute High rank in WI?

Little Chute High ranks #1,988 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Little Chute High's MySchoolScout rating?

Little Chute High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Little Chute High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Little Chute High has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Little Chute High a charter school?

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

Is Little Chute High a Title I school?

No, Little Chute High is not currently a Title I school.

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

29.6% of students at Little Chute 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
385
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Outagamie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.9%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 54140)
8,276
Area median age
36.7
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 54140; 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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