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Tomah High

High School · Tomah Area School District · Tomah, WI

A Tomah Area School District high school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.

901 Lincoln Ave, Tomah, WI 54660

  • Math 11% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-29.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation16%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$13,373
Chronic Absenteeism49.3%

Students at Tomah High score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency11%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 53 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 18% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
31%
ELA
44%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
31%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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

42%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Tomah 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,050/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tomah), 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

$61,146

Median home value

$188,000

Median rent

$931/mo

College educated

22.6%

Homeownership

66.1%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
16% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·49 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tomah Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–120.5 mi32Compare →
Robert Kupper Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–121.7 mi37Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Tomah Area School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#11 of 12
District spending per student
$13,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Tomah High

Tomah High is a public high school in Tomah, WI, part of Tomah Area School District, serving approximately 902 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,993 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tomah High

What grades does Tomah High serve?

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

How many students attend Tomah High?

Tomah High has an enrollment of approximately 902 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomah High?

The student-teacher ratio at Tomah High is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tomah High rank in WI?

Tomah High ranks #1,993 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Tomah High's MySchoolScout rating?

Tomah High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Tomah High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tomah High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Tomah High a charter school?

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

Is Tomah High a Title I school?

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

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

42.0% of students at Tomah 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
902
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 54660)
16,100
Area average commute
17.1 min
Area median age
41.8
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 54660; 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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