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#978 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 46% in state

School of Options and Applied Research High

High School · Northland Pines School District · Eagle River, WI

A Northland Pines School District charter high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1700 Pleasure Island Road, Eagle River, WI 54521

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+0.09 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2021
TrendStable
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$17,227
Chronic Absenteeism23.3%

Students at School of Options and Applied Research High score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 25% across the 5-year record (2017–2021).

Show all 3 years by subject
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2017-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2017-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 6 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where School of Options and Applied Research 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,861/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eagle River), 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

$72,619

Median home value

$275,900

Median rent

$913/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

84.3%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54521; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northland Pines HighEnrollment path unverified6.89–120.0 mi372Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Northland Pines School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#7 of 8
District spending per student
$17,227NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

School of Options and Applied Research High is listed in Northland Pines School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About School of Options and Applied Research High

School of Options and Applied Research High is a public high school in Eagle River, WI, part of Northland Pines School District, serving approximately 73 students in grades 8th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #978 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about School of Options and Applied Research High

What grades does School of Options and Applied Research High serve?

School of Options and Applied Research High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend School of Options and Applied Research High?

School of Options and Applied Research High has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at School of Options and Applied Research High?

The student-teacher ratio at School of Options and Applied Research High is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does School of Options and Applied Research High rank in WI?

School of Options and Applied Research High ranks #978 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is School of Options and Applied Research High's MySchoolScout rating?

School of Options and Applied Research High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 School of Options and Applied Research High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, School of Options and Applied Research High has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).

Is School of Options and Applied Research High a charter school?

Yes, School of Options and Applied Research High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is School of Options and Applied Research High a Title I school?

No, School of Options and Applied Research High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School of Options and Applied Research High?

56.2% of students at School of Options and Applied Research 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
8th – 12th
Enrollment
73
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Vilas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.3%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 54521)
8,555
Area average commute
20 min
Area median age
54.3
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 54521; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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