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Oconomowoc High

High School · Oconomowoc Area School District · Oconomowoc, WI

An Oconomowoc Area School District high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

641 E Forest St, Oconomowoc, WI 53066

  • Math 43% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2021)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency44% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation28.9%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$13,278
Chronic Absenteeism19.9%

Students at Oconomowoc High score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency43%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
38%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (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

19.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Oconomowoc 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average324/100K

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

$111,348

Median home value

$402,800

Median rent

$1,263/mo

College educated

46.9%

Homeownership

77.9%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
28.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·285 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·12 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

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lake Country Classical Academy IncCharter · enrollment unverified9.1K–111.6 mi548Compare →
Genesee Lake SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2private4–123.8 mi218Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Oconomowoc Area School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#8 of 8
District spending per student
$13,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Oconomowoc High

Oconomowoc High is a public high school in Oconomowoc, WI, part of Oconomowoc Area School District, serving approximately 1,633 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,293 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oconomowoc High

What grades does Oconomowoc High serve?

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

How many students attend Oconomowoc High?

Oconomowoc High has an enrollment of approximately 1,633 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oconomowoc High?

The student-teacher ratio at Oconomowoc High is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oconomowoc High rank in WI?

Oconomowoc High ranks #1,293 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Oconomowoc High's MySchoolScout rating?

Oconomowoc High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Oconomowoc High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oconomowoc High has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Oconomowoc High a charter school?

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

Is Oconomowoc High a Title I school?

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

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

19.1% of students at Oconomowoc 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
1,633
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
106
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Waukesha County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.9%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 53066)
37,056
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
46.4
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 53066; 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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