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#1778 of 2,105 schools in WI

Sheboygan Falls High

High School · Sheboygan Falls School District · Sheboygan Falls, WI

A high school in Sheboygan Falls, WI where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.

220 Amherst Ave, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085

  • Math 27% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-30.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation25.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$13,566
Chronic Absenteeism12.2%

Students at Sheboygan Falls High score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 25% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (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

28.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sheboygan 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Transit 13Minimal Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated917/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sheboygan Falls), 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

$72,037

Median home value

$229,200

Median rent

$859/mo

College educated

26.7%

Homeownership

73.4%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53085; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
25.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·28 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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kohler HighEnrollment path unverified5.89–122.0 mi232Compare →
Sheboygan Area Lutheran High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5private9–123.3 mi222Compare →
South HighEnrollment path unverified3.59–124.5 mi1,123Compare →
Sheboygan Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–124.8 mi365Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Sheboygan Falls School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$13,566NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Sheboygan Falls High

Sheboygan Falls High is a public high school in Sheboygan Falls, WI, part of Sheboygan Falls School District, serving approximately 502 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,778 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sheboygan Falls High

What grades does Sheboygan Falls High serve?

Sheboygan Falls High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sheboygan Falls High?

Sheboygan Falls High has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheboygan Falls High?

The student-teacher ratio at Sheboygan Falls High is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sheboygan Falls High rank in WI?

Sheboygan Falls High ranks #1,778 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Sheboygan Falls High's MySchoolScout rating?

Sheboygan Falls High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Sheboygan Falls High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sheboygan Falls High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Sheboygan Falls High a charter school?

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

Is Sheboygan Falls High a Title I school?

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

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

28.3% of students at Sheboygan 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
502
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Sheboygan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.2%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 53085)
11,583
Area average commute
14.3 min
Area median age
46.3
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 53085; 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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