Below Average
#1741 of 2,105 schools in WI
Superior High
High School · Superior School District · Superior, WI
A high school in Superior, WI where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2600 Catlin Ave, Superior, WI 54880
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 44% proficient (2021)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Superior High score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 33% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Superior 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 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,429/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Superior), 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
$66,942
Median home value
$176,700
Median rent
$901/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54880; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Ports Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 4.2 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Denfeld High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 917 | Compare → |
| Merritt Creek AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 86 | Compare → |
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.
Superior School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Superior High is listed in Superior School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Superior High
Superior High is a public high school in Superior, WI, part of Superior School District, serving approximately 1,290 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,741 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Superior High
What grades does Superior High serve?
Superior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Superior High?
Superior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Superior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Superior High is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Superior High rank in WI?
Superior High ranks #1,741 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Superior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Superior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Superior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Superior High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Superior High a charter school?
No, Superior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Superior High a Title I school?
No, Superior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Superior High?
41.4% of students at Superior 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
- 1,290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (715) 394-8720
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 54880)
- 30,211
- Area average commute
- 17.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
Official sources & links
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 54880; 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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