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#825 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 39% in state

Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High

High School · Whitehall School District · Whitehall, WI

A high school in Whitehall, WI where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

19121 Hobson St, Whitehall, WI 54773

  • Math 69% vs WI 54% (2025)
  • Reading 39% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69.2% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.1% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+14.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.8 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness5.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation1.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$16,078
Chronic Absenteeism19.9%

Students at Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency69%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
54%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
69%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low250/100K

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

$69,965

Median home value

$166,200

Median rent

$748/mo

College educated

14.4%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54773; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·21 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Independence HighEnrollment path unverified4.89–124.5 mi145Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Whitehall School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$16,078NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High is listed in Whitehall School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High

Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High is a public high school in Whitehall, WI, part of Whitehall School District, serving approximately 321 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #825 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High

What grades does Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High serve?

Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High?

Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High rank in WI?

Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High ranks #825 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High a charter school?

No, Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High a Title I school?

No, Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High?

43.3% of students at Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
321
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Trempealeau County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.9%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 54773)
3,562
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
39.6
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 54773; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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