Skip to main content

Needs Improvement

#1953 of 2,105 schools in WI

Wonewoc-center High

High School · Wonewoc-union Center School District · Wonewoc, WI

A Wonewoc-union Center School District high school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.

101 School Rd, Wonewoc, WI 53968

  • Math 10% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2021)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics1.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-35.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation8.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$17,069
Chronic Absenteeism18.7%

Students at Wonewoc-center High score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 65 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 36% (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

45.5%

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.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Wonewoc-center 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average446/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$71,786

Median home value

$188,900

Median rent

$843/mo

College educated

16.4%

Homeownership

84%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53968; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wonewoc-center Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedK–120.0 mi9Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Wonewoc-union Center School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$17,069NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wonewoc-center High is listed in Wonewoc-Union Center School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wonewoc-center High

Wonewoc-center High is a public high school in Wonewoc, WI, part of Wonewoc-union Center School District, serving approximately 123 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,953 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wonewoc-center High

What grades does Wonewoc-center High serve?

Wonewoc-center High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Wonewoc-center High?

Wonewoc-center High has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wonewoc-center High?

The student-teacher ratio at Wonewoc-center High is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wonewoc-center High rank in WI?

Wonewoc-center High ranks #1,953 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Wonewoc-center High's MySchoolScout rating?

Wonewoc-center High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Wonewoc-center High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wonewoc-center High has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Wonewoc-center High a charter school?

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

Is Wonewoc-center High a Title I school?

No, Wonewoc-center High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wonewoc-center High?

45.5% of students at Wonewoc-center 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
123
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Juneau County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.7%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 53968)
2,444
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
39.3
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 53968; 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

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.