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#1919 of 2,105 schools in WI

Phillips High

High School · Phillips School District · Phillips, WI

A high school in Phillips, WI where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 70, Phillips, WI 54555

  • Math 35% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-35.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation11.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$15,760
Chronic Absenteeism45.1%

Students at Phillips High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency35%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 35% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (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

3.4%

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 Phillips 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,256/100K

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

$58,613

Median home value

$172,900

Median rent

$836/mo

College educated

22.5%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54555; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
11.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
3 boys'·5 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–121.0 mi8Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Phillips School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$15,760NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Phillips High

Phillips High is a public high school in Phillips, WI, part of Phillips School District, serving approximately 204 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,919 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Phillips High

What grades does Phillips High serve?

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

How many students attend Phillips High?

Phillips High has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Phillips High?

The student-teacher ratio at Phillips High is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Phillips High rank in WI?

Phillips High ranks #1,919 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Phillips High's MySchoolScout rating?

Phillips High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Phillips High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Phillips High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Phillips High a charter school?

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

Is Phillips High a Title I school?

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

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

3.4% of students at Phillips 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
204
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Price County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.1%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 54555)
4,726
Area average commute
18.7 min
Area median age
52
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 54555; 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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