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#1226 of 2,105 schools in WI

Saint Croix Falls High

High School · Saint Croix Falls School District · Saint Croix Falls, WI

A high school in Saint Croix Falls, WI where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 130, Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation19.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$13,846
Chronic Absenteeism14.9%

Students at Saint Croix Falls High score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 42% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (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

35.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Saint Croix Falls 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 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average342/100K

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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

$76,455

Median home value

$248,900

Median rent

$909/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

75.9%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
19.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·25 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
Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7K–124.6 mi123Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Saint Croix Falls School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$13,846NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Saint Croix Falls High

Saint Croix Falls High is a public high school in Saint Croix Falls, WI, part of Saint Croix Falls School District, serving approximately 356 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,226 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Saint Croix Falls High

What grades does Saint Croix Falls High serve?

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

How many students attend Saint Croix Falls High?

Saint Croix Falls High has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Saint Croix Falls High is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Saint Croix Falls High rank in WI?

Saint Croix Falls High ranks #1,226 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Saint Croix Falls High's MySchoolScout rating?

Saint Croix Falls High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Saint Croix Falls High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Saint Croix Falls High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Saint Croix Falls High a charter school?

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

Is Saint Croix Falls High a Title I school?

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

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

35.7% of students at Saint Croix Falls 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
356
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Polk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 54024)
5,020
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
46.6
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 54024; 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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