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#1836 of 2,105 schools in WI

Necedah High

High School · Necedah Area School District · Necedah, WI

A Necedah Area School District high school where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1801 S Main St, Necedah, WI 54646

  • Math 5% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 5% proficient (2021)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics1.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-36.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation10%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$16,043
Chronic Absenteeism19%

Students at Necedah High score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency5%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency5%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 5% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
33%
ELA
28%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (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

52.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Necedah 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average446/100K

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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

$58,250

Median home value

$145,200

Median rent

$925/mo

College educated

12.8%

Homeownership

83.5%

Poverty rate

11.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54646; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
10% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·8 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
N-gage AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.26–120.0 mi32Compare →
Queen of the Holy Rosary SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–111.9 mi26Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Necedah Area School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$16,043NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Necedah High

Necedah High is a public high school in Necedah, WI, part of Necedah Area School District, serving approximately 200 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,836 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Necedah High

What grades does Necedah High serve?

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

How many students attend Necedah High?

Necedah High has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Necedah High?

The student-teacher ratio at Necedah High is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Necedah High rank in WI?

Necedah High ranks #1,836 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Necedah High's MySchoolScout rating?

Necedah High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Necedah High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Necedah High has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Necedah High a charter school?

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

Is Necedah High a Title I school?

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

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

52.5% of students at Necedah 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
200
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Juneau County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.0%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 54646)
3,752
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
48.8
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 54646; 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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