Below Average
#1762 of 2,105 schools in WI
Menomonie High
High School · Menomonie Area School District · Menomonie, WI
A Menomonie Area School District high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1715 5th St W, Menomonie, WI 54751
- Math 39% proficient (2021)
- Reading 51% proficient (2021)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Menomonie High score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 10 points since 2018, reaching 45% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (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
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Menomonie 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,344/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Menomonie), 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
$67,995
Median home value
$232,500
Median rent
$953/mo
College educated
35.5%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54751; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Menomonie Area School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Menomonie High is listed in Menomonie Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Menomonie High
Menomonie High is a public high school in Menomonie, WI, part of Menomonie Area School District, serving approximately 969 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,762 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Menomonie High
What grades does Menomonie High serve?
Menomonie High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Menomonie High?
Menomonie High has an enrollment of approximately 969 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Menomonie High?
The student-teacher ratio at Menomonie High is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Menomonie High rank in WI?
Menomonie High ranks #1,762 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Menomonie High's MySchoolScout rating?
Menomonie High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Menomonie High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Menomonie High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Menomonie High a charter school?
No, Menomonie High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Menomonie High a Title I school?
No, Menomonie High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Menomonie High?
35.7% of students at Menomonie 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
- 969
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Dunn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (715) 232-2606
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 54751)
- 26,000
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 54751; 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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