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#1902 of 2,105 schools in WI

Thorp High

High School · Thorp School District · Thorp, WI

A high school in Thorp, WI where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 449, Thorp, WI 54771

  • Math 15% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2021)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-26.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation0.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$16,250
Chronic Absenteeism13.9%

Students at Thorp High score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 15% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (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

52%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Thorp 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average348/100K

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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

$66,955

Median home value

$178,300

Median rent

$861/mo

College educated

13.4%

Homeownership

81.4%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54771; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
0.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
4 boys'·2 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·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.

Thorp School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$16,250NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Thorp High

Thorp High is a public high school in Thorp, WI, part of Thorp School District, serving approximately 173 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,902 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Thorp High

What grades does Thorp High serve?

Thorp High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Thorp High?

Thorp High has an enrollment of approximately 173 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thorp High?

The student-teacher ratio at Thorp High is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thorp High rank in WI?

Thorp High ranks #1,902 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Thorp High's MySchoolScout rating?

Thorp High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Thorp High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thorp High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Thorp High a charter school?

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

Is Thorp High a Title I school?

No, Thorp High is not currently a Title I school.

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

52.0% of students at Thorp 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
173
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.9%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 54771)
4,291
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
36.8
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 54771; 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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