Serving 68 students in grades 9-12, Elcho 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 ≤20% (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 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elcho High serves the entire district of Elcho, WI, encompassing an area of approximately 322.4 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 15.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elcho High School's student population of 68 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
68 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elcho 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 Elcho High School is 0.12, 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
#1555 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
94%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elcho High School's ranking?
Elcho High School is ranked #1555 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Elcho High School often compared to?
Elcho High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Antigo High School, Florence High School, White Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% 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 Elcho High School?
The graduation rate of Elcho High School is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Elcho High School?
68 students attend Elcho High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Elcho High School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elcho High School?
Elcho High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elcho High School offer ?
Elcho High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Elcho High School part of?
Elcho High School is part of Elcho School District.
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