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#1729 of 2,105 schools in WI

Loyal High

High School · Loyal School District · Loyal, WI

A high school in Loyal, WI where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 10, Loyal, WI 54446

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-23.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation8.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$16,660
Chronic Absenteeism13.8%

Students at Loyal High score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 55 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (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

40.1%

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 Loyal 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average348/100K

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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

$72,422

Median home value

$153,000

Median rent

$768/mo

College educated

13%

Homeownership

79.9%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54446; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
8.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Loyal School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$16,660NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Loyal High

Loyal High is a public high school in Loyal, WI, part of Loyal School District, serving approximately 167 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,729 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Loyal High

What grades does Loyal High serve?

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

How many students attend Loyal High?

Loyal High has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Loyal High?

The student-teacher ratio at Loyal High is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Loyal High rank in WI?

Loyal High ranks #1,729 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Loyal High's MySchoolScout rating?

Loyal 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 Loyal High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Loyal High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Loyal High a charter school?

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

Is Loyal High a Title I school?

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

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

40.1% of students at Loyal 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
167
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.8%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 54446)
3,446
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
30.6
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 54446; 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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