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#1775 of 2,105 schools in WI

New Richmond High

High School · New Richmond School District · New Richmond, WI

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

701 E 11th St, New Richmond, WI 54017

  • Math 30% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 36% proficient (2021)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency33% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-24.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation19.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$13,171
Chronic Absenteeism19.9%

Students at New Richmond High score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency30%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency36%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 22 points since 2018, to 33% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
39%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (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

25.4%

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 New Richmond High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,019/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Richmond), 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

$99,804

Median home value

$301,900

Median rent

$1,140/mo

College educated

34.2%

Homeownership

75.4%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
19.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·14 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

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.

New Richmond School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$13,171NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About New Richmond High

New Richmond High is a public high school in New Richmond, WI, part of New Richmond School District, serving approximately 1,086 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,775 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Richmond High

What grades does New Richmond High serve?

New Richmond High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend New Richmond High?

New Richmond High has an enrollment of approximately 1,086 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Richmond High?

The student-teacher ratio at New Richmond High is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Richmond High rank in WI?

New Richmond High ranks #1,775 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is New Richmond High's MySchoolScout rating?

New Richmond 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 New Richmond High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Richmond High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is New Richmond High a charter school?

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

Is New Richmond High a Title I school?

No, New Richmond High is not currently a Title I school.

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

25.4% of students at New Richmond 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
1,086
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
St. Croix County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.9%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 54017)
19,722
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
38
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 54017; 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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