Chippewa Falls Senior High School is a public high school located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. To locals, the high school is referred to as "Chi-Hi". The school belongs to the Big Rivers Conference of the WIAA. The school mascot is the Cardinal.
Serving 1,451 students in grades 9-12, Chippewa Falls High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,451 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chippewa Falls High serves the entire school district in Chippewa Falls, WI, covering an area of 227.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located approximately 14.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chippewa Falls High School's student population of 1,451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,451 students
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chippewa Falls High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chippewa Falls High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1176 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
89%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cardinal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chippewa Falls High School's ranking?
Chippewa Falls High School is ranked #1176 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Chippewa Falls High School often compared to?
Chippewa Falls High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bloomer High School, Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chippewa Falls High School?
The graduation rate of Chippewa Falls High School is 93%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Chippewa Falls High School?
1,451 students attend Chippewa Falls High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Chippewa Falls High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chippewa Falls High School?
Chippewa Falls High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chippewa Falls High School offer ?
Chippewa Falls High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chippewa Falls High School part of?
Chippewa Falls High School is part of Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District.
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