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#1662 of 2,105 schools in WI

Tomahawk High

High School · Tomahawk School District · Tomahawk, WI

A high school in Tomahawk, WI where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1048 E Kings Rd, Tomahawk, WI 54487

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-29.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation21.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$14,039
Chronic Absenteeism10.5%

Students at Tomahawk High score 22% 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 Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 22% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 44% (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

34.3%

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 Tomahawk 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated713/100K

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

$76,712

Median home value

$223,700

Median rent

$612/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

85.8%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54487; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
21.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
6 boys'·4 girls'·16 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Tomahawk School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,039NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Tomahawk High

Tomahawk High is a public high school in Tomahawk, WI, part of Tomahawk School District, serving approximately 353 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,662 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tomahawk High

What grades does Tomahawk High serve?

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

How many students attend Tomahawk High?

Tomahawk High has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomahawk High?

The student-teacher ratio at Tomahawk High is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tomahawk High rank in WI?

Tomahawk High ranks #1,662 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Tomahawk High's MySchoolScout rating?

Tomahawk High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Tomahawk High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tomahawk High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Tomahawk High a charter school?

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

Is Tomahawk High a Title I school?

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

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

34.3% of students at Tomahawk 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
353
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Lincoln County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 54487)
9,740
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
52.8
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 54487; 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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