Below Average
#1786 of 2,105 schools in WI
Wittenberg-birnamwood High
High School · Wittenberg-birnamwood School District · Wittenberg, WI
A high school in Wittenberg, WI where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 W Grand Ave, Wittenberg, WI 54499
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wittenberg-birnamwood High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 10 points since 2018, reaching 35% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wittenberg-birnamwood 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average489/100K
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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
$65,000
Median home value
$173,300
Median rent
$729/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54499; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visions Junior Senior High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–12 | 1.0 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wittenberg-birnamwood School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wittenberg-birnamwood High is listed in Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wittenberg-birnamwood High
Wittenberg-birnamwood High is a public high school in Wittenberg, WI, part of Wittenberg-birnamwood School District, serving approximately 338 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,786 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wittenberg-birnamwood High
What grades does Wittenberg-birnamwood High serve?
Wittenberg-birnamwood High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wittenberg-birnamwood High?
Wittenberg-birnamwood High has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wittenberg-birnamwood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wittenberg-birnamwood 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 Wittenberg-birnamwood High rank in WI?
Wittenberg-birnamwood High ranks #1,786 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Wittenberg-birnamwood High's MySchoolScout rating?
Wittenberg-birnamwood High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Wittenberg-birnamwood High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wittenberg-birnamwood High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Wittenberg-birnamwood High a charter school?
No, Wittenberg-birnamwood High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wittenberg-birnamwood High a Title I school?
No, Wittenberg-birnamwood High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wittenberg-birnamwood High?
42.3% of students at Wittenberg-birnamwood 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
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Shawano County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (715) 253-2211
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 54499)
- 2,879
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 54499; 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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