Serving 100 students in grades 9-12, Cornell 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: 100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cornell High's attendance zone covers the entire Cornell School District in Cornell, WI, encompassing approximately 101 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cornell High School's student population of 100 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
100 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cornell 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 Cornell High School is 0.19, 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
#1404 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cornell High School's ranking?
Cornell High School is ranked #1404 out of 1,962 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cornell High School?
The graduation rate of Cornell High School is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Cornell High School?
100 students attend Cornell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cornell High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cornell High School?
Cornell High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cornell High School offer ?
Cornell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cornell High School part of?
Cornell High School is part of Cornell School District.
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