Very Good
#529 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 25% in state
Niagara High
High School · Niagara School District · Niagara, WI
A high school in Niagara, WI where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
700 Jefferson Ave, Niagara, WI 54151
- Math 60% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Niagara High score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.4%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Niagara 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 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average382/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Niagara), 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
$69,076
Median home value
$130,300
Median rent
$804/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
86.1%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54151; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imk Community EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Kingsford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| Iron Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Dickinsoniron Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 51 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Niagara School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,968NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Niagara High is listed in Niagara School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Niagara High
Niagara High is a public high school in Niagara, WI, part of Niagara School District, serving approximately 186 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #529 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Niagara High
What grades does Niagara High serve?
Niagara High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Niagara High?
Niagara High has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niagara High?
The student-teacher ratio at Niagara High is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Niagara High rank in WI?
Niagara High ranks #529 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Niagara High's MySchoolScout rating?
Niagara High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Niagara High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Niagara High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Niagara High a charter school?
No, Niagara High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Niagara High a Title I school?
No, Niagara High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Niagara High?
41.4% of students at Niagara 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 186
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Marinette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (715) 251-4541
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 54151)
- 3,495
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- 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 54151; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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