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#1457 of 2,105 schools in WI
Rhinelander High
High School · Rhinelander School District · Rhinelander, WI
A high school in Rhinelander, WI where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
665 Coolidge Ave, Rhinelander, WI 54501
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 47% proficient (2021)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rhinelander High score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 10 points since 2018, reaching 37% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rhinelander 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 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,828/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rhinelander), 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
$68,602
Median home value
$194,900
Median rent
$831/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Rhinelander School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,786NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rhinelander High is listed in Rhinelander School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rhinelander High
Rhinelander High is a public high school in Rhinelander, WI, part of Rhinelander School District, serving approximately 756 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,457 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rhinelander High
What grades does Rhinelander High serve?
Rhinelander High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rhinelander High?
Rhinelander High has an enrollment of approximately 756 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rhinelander High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rhinelander High is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rhinelander High rank in WI?
Rhinelander High ranks #1,457 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Rhinelander High's MySchoolScout rating?
Rhinelander 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 Rhinelander High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rhinelander High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Rhinelander High a charter school?
No, Rhinelander High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rhinelander High a Title I school?
No, Rhinelander High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rhinelander High?
44.2% of students at Rhinelander 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
- 756
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Oneida County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (715) 365-9500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 54501)
- 21,096
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 · 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 54501; 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
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