Below Average
#1876 of 2,105 schools in WI
Unity High
High School · Unity School District · Balsam Lake, WI
A high school in Balsam Lake, WI where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1908 150th St Hwy 46 N, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Unity High score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 34% (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
54.2%
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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Where Unity 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average342/100K
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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
$66,842
Median home value
$258,000
Median rent
$1,047/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54810; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Unity School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,863NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Unity High is listed in Unity School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Unity High
Unity High is a public high school in Balsam Lake, WI, part of Unity School District, serving approximately 295 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,876 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Unity High
What grades does Unity High serve?
Unity High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Unity High?
Unity High has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unity High?
The student-teacher ratio at Unity 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 Unity High rank in WI?
Unity High ranks #1,876 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Unity High's MySchoolScout rating?
Unity 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 Unity High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Unity High has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Unity High a charter school?
No, Unity High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Unity High a Title I school?
No, Unity High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Unity High?
54.2% of students at Unity 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
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (715) 825-2131
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 54810)
- 2,911
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 54810; 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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