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#1181 of 2,105 schools in WI
Richland Center High
High School · Richland School District · Richland Center, WI
A high school in Richland Center, WI where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1996 US Hwy 14 W, Richland Center, WI 53581
- Math 42% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Richland Center High score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Richland Center 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low203/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,630
Median home value
$180,200
Median rent
$722/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53581; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Online AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Eagle SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 106 | Compare → |
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.
Richland School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,365NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richland Center High is listed in Richland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richland Center High
Richland Center High is a public high school in Richland Center, WI, part of Richland School District, serving approximately 530 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,181 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richland Center High
What grades does Richland Center High serve?
Richland Center High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Richland Center High?
Richland Center High has an enrollment of approximately 530 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Center High?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Center High is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richland Center High rank in WI?
Richland Center High ranks #1,181 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Richland Center High's MySchoolScout rating?
Richland Center High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Richland Center High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richland Center High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Richland Center High a charter school?
No, Richland Center High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richland Center High a Title I school?
No, Richland Center High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richland Center High?
54.2% of students at Richland Center 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 530
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (608) 647-6131
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 53581)
- 10,141
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- 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 53581; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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