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Saint Croix Central High

High School · Saint Croix Central School District · Hammond, WI

A high school in Hammond, WI where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1751 Broadway St, Hammond, WI 54015

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.19 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 Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation40.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$13,236
Chronic Absenteeism24.1%

Students at Saint Croix Central High score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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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

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
57%
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 61% (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

19.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Saint Croix Central High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$109,143

Median home value

$285,900

Median rent

$951/mo

College educated

33.2%

Homeownership

78.7%

Poverty rate

11.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
40.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·34 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Saint Croix Virtual Academy IncCharter · enrollment unverified4.3PK–120.0 mi223Compare →
Baldwin-woodville HighEnrollment path unverified4.79–123.5 mi508Compare →
Baldwin Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–123.6 mi72Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Saint Croix Central School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$13,236NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Saint Croix Central High

Saint Croix Central High is a public high school in Hammond, WI, part of Saint Croix Central School District, serving approximately 486 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,120 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Saint Croix Central High

What grades does Saint Croix Central High serve?

Saint Croix Central High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Saint Croix Central High?

Saint Croix Central High has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Croix Central High?

The student-teacher ratio at Saint Croix Central High is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Saint Croix Central High rank in WI?

Saint Croix Central High ranks #1,120 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Saint Croix Central High's MySchoolScout rating?

Saint Croix Central High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Saint Croix Central High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Saint Croix Central High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Saint Croix Central High a charter school?

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

Is Saint Croix Central High a Title I school?

No, Saint Croix Central High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saint Croix Central High?

19.8% of students at Saint Croix Central 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
486
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
St. Croix County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 54015)
4,107
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
37.4
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 54015; 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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