Cambridge High School

403 Blue Jay Way
Cambridge, WI 53523
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Cambridge High School serves 254 students in grades 9-12.
Cambridge High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cambridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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School Overview

Cambridge High School's student population of 254 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Cambridge High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cambridge High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
Overall Testing Rank
#1243 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
4%
13%
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Black
1%
9%
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White
91%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.17
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Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cambridge High School's ranking?
Cambridge High School is ranked #1243 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cambridge High School?
The graduation rate of Cambridge High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cambridge High School?
254 students attend Cambridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Cambridge High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cambridge High School?
Cambridge High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cambridge High School offer ?
Cambridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cambridge High School part of?
Cambridge High School is part of Cambridge School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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