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Oconto High

High School · Oconto Unified School District · Oconto, WI

An Oconto Unified School District high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1717 Superior Ave, Oconto, WI 54153

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation10.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$14,766
Chronic Absenteeism35.1%

Students at Oconto High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(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 40% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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

40.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Oconto 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average584/100K

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

$69,485

Median home value

$165,500

Median rent

$810/mo

College educated

14.3%

Homeownership

72.7%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54153; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
10.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·17 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northeast Wisconsin Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated5–120.0 mi19Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Oconto Unified School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Oconto High

Oconto High is a public high school in Oconto, WI, part of Oconto Unified School District, serving approximately 265 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,454 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oconto High

What grades does Oconto High serve?

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

How many students attend Oconto High?

Oconto High has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oconto High?

The student-teacher ratio at Oconto High is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oconto High rank in WI?

Oconto High ranks #1,454 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Oconto High's MySchoolScout rating?

Oconto High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Oconto High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oconto High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Oconto High a charter school?

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

Is Oconto High a Title I school?

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

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

40.8% of students at Oconto 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
265
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Oconto County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 54153)
7,401
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
45.9
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 54153; 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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