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#814 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 39% in state

South Shore Jr/sr High

High School · South Shore School District · Port Wing, WI

A high school in Port Wing, WI where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9135 School Rd, Port Wing, WI 54865

  • Math 61% vs WI 54% (2025)
  • Reading 67% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.6% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.3% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+5.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.4 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+15.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
AP Participation1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$23,323
Chronic Absenteeism24%

Students at South Shore Jr/sr High score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency61%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
54%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency67%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 64% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
49%
2025
Math
61%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where South Shore Jr/sr 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average561/100K

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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

$62,500

Median home value

$169,200

College educated

44.2%

Homeownership

86.6%

Poverty rate

13.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54865; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

South Shore School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$23,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

South Shore Jr/sr High is listed in South Shore School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Shore Jr/sr High

South Shore Jr/sr High is a public high school in Port Wing, WI, part of South Shore School District, serving approximately 96 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #814 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Shore Jr/sr High

What grades does South Shore Jr/sr High serve?

South Shore Jr/sr High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend South Shore Jr/sr High?

South Shore Jr/sr High has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Shore Jr/sr High?

The student-teacher ratio at South Shore Jr/sr High is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Shore Jr/sr High rank in WI?

South Shore Jr/sr High ranks #814 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is South Shore Jr/sr High's MySchoolScout rating?

South Shore Jr/sr High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 South Shore Jr/sr High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Shore Jr/sr High has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is South Shore Jr/sr High a charter school?

No, South Shore Jr/sr High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South Shore Jr/sr High a Title I school?

No, South Shore Jr/sr High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Shore Jr/sr High?

39.6% of students at South Shore Jr/sr 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
96
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Bayfield County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.0%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 54865)
492
Area median age
57.3
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 54865; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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