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 (26-27)
- 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's attendance zone encompasses the entire Chippewa Falls school district, covering approximately 227.1 square miles. The zone allows for a typical drive to the school of 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.2 miles to its edge and a maximum reach of 14.8 miles.
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Cardinal Red and Gold
School Mascot
Cardinal
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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 90.5%.
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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