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Neenah High

High School · Neenah Joint School District · Neenah, WI

A Neenah Joint School District high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

500 Rocket Way, Neenah, WI 54956

  • Math 41% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 60% proficient (2021)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency51% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation28.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$11,849
Chronic Absenteeism24.5%

Students at Neenah High score 50% 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 Proficiency41%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency60%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 10 points since 2018, reaching 51% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (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

30.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Neenah 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 2Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,303/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Neenah), 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

$81,386

Median home value

$238,200

Median rent

$1,005/mo

College educated

38.4%

Homeownership

69.3%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54956; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
28.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·48 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
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
St Mary Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1private9–122.1 mi254Compare →
New Hope Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2private1–123.1 mi142Compare →
Menasha HighEnrollment path unverified4.49–123.7 mi1,017Compare →

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.

Neenah Joint School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#9 of 12
District spending per student
$11,849NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Neenah High

Neenah High is a public high school in Neenah, WI, part of Neenah Joint School District, serving approximately 1,944 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,251 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Neenah High

What grades does Neenah High serve?

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

How many students attend Neenah High?

Neenah High has an enrollment of approximately 1,944 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Neenah High?

The student-teacher ratio at Neenah High is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Neenah High rank in WI?

Neenah High ranks #1,251 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Neenah High's MySchoolScout rating?

Neenah High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Neenah High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Neenah High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Neenah High a charter school?

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

Is Neenah High a Title I school?

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

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

30.6% of students at Neenah 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
1,944
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
113
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Winnebago County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.5%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 54956)
46,658
Area average commute
18 min
Area median age
38.3
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 54956; 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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