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#1710 of 2,105 schools in WI

Stevens Point Area Senior High

High School · Stevens Point Area Public School District · Stevens Point, WI

A high school in Stevens Point, WI where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1201 N Point Dr, Stevens Point, WI 54481

  • Math 31% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 31% proficient (2021)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency31% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation23.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$13,976
Chronic Absenteeism30.5%

Students at Stevens Point Area Senior High score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency31%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency31%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 31% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (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

33.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Stevens Point Area Senior 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated791/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stevens Point), 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

$57,234

Median home value

$191,700

Median rent

$853/mo

College educated

38.2%

Homeownership

55.8%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54481; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
23.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
10 boys'·12 girls'·23 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pacelli Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4PK–120.5 mi553Compare →
Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.4 mi8Compare →
Stevens Point Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.4K–121.6 mi74Compare →
Stevens Point Christian Academy/pkPrivate · tuition7.0K–121.6 mi74Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Stevens Point Area Public School District

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#13 of 16
District spending per student
$13,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Stevens Point Area Senior High is listed in Stevens Point Area Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stevens Point Area Senior High

Stevens Point Area Senior High is a public high school in Stevens Point, WI, part of Stevens Point Area Public School District, serving approximately 1,458 students in grades 10th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,710 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stevens Point Area Senior High

What grades does Stevens Point Area Senior High serve?

Stevens Point Area Senior High serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Stevens Point Area Senior High?

Stevens Point Area Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,458 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stevens Point Area Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Stevens Point Area Senior High is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stevens Point Area Senior High rank in WI?

Stevens Point Area Senior High ranks #1,710 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Stevens Point Area Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Stevens Point Area Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Stevens Point Area Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stevens Point Area Senior High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Stevens Point Area Senior High a charter school?

No, Stevens Point Area Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Stevens Point Area Senior High a Title I school?

No, Stevens Point Area Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stevens Point Area Senior High?

33.7% of students at Stevens Point Area Senior 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
10th – 12th
Enrollment
1,458
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
93
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Portage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.5%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 54481)
27,878
Area average commute
16.8 min
Area median age
30.3
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 54481; 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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