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#1598 of 2,105 schools in WI

Ripon High

High School · Ripon Area School District · Ripon, WI

A Ripon Area School District high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 991, Ripon, WI 54971

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation15%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$13,493
Chronic Absenteeism20.8%

Students at Ripon High score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 13 points since 2018, reaching 45% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (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

31.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ripon 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated827/100K

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

$65,914

Median home value

$182,800

Median rent

$708/mo

College educated

26%

Homeownership

70%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54971; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
15% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·16 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Odyssey Academy of Virtual LearningCharter · enrollment unverified2.7PK–120.5 mi224Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Ripon Area School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$13,493NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Ripon High

Ripon High is a public high school in Ripon, WI, part of Ripon Area School District, serving approximately 448 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,598 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ripon High

What grades does Ripon High serve?

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

How many students attend Ripon High?

Ripon High has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripon High?

The student-teacher ratio at Ripon High is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ripon High rank in WI?

Ripon High ranks #1,598 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Ripon High's MySchoolScout rating?

Ripon High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Ripon High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ripon High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Ripon High a charter school?

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

Is Ripon High a Title I school?

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

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

31.9% of students at Ripon 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
448
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Fond du Lac County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 54971)
10,783
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
44.9
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 54971; 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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