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#66 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 11% of private schools

North Cedar Academy

High School · Ladysmith, WI

A private high school in Ladysmith, WI serving grades 10th – 12th.

Private

1500 PORT ARTHUR RD STE 1C, Ladysmith, WI 54848

  • 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WI.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.8 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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Diversity Index59%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C3.3 / 10
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Enrollment46
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in WI

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where North Cedar Academy 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated952/100K

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

$55,328

Median home value

$138,100

Median rent

$828/mo

College educated

18.8%

Homeownership

67.2%

Poverty rate

14.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54848; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Asian43.5%
White41.3%
Native American6.5%
Black4.3%
Hispanic2.2%
Two or More2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ladysmith HighEnrollment path unverified4.29–122.4 mi241Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

North Cedar Academy is listed in Ladysmith, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About North Cedar Academy

North Cedar Academy is a private high school in Ladysmith, WI, serving approximately 46 students in grades 10th-12th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 571 private schools in WI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Cedar Academy

What grades does North Cedar Academy serve?

North Cedar Academy serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend North Cedar Academy?

North Cedar Academy has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Cedar Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at North Cedar Academy is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does North Cedar Academy rank in WI?

North Cedar Academy ranks #66 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is North Cedar Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

North Cedar Academy 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.

Is North Cedar Academy a private school?

Yes, North Cedar Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is North Cedar Academy a religious school?

No, North Cedar Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
10th – 12th
Enrollment
46
Gender Split
43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
168 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Rusk County
Area population (ZIP 54848)
5,866
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
48.2
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 54848; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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