Serving 667 students in grades 9-12, Medford 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Medford High's attendance zone covers the entire Medford school district, encompassing approximately 404.7 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 17.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Medford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Medford High School's student population of 667 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
667 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
School Motto
Ordinary is Given, Greatness is Achieved
School Rankings
Medford 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 Medford High School is 0.15, 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
#1243 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Big Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medford High School's ranking?
Medford High School is ranked #1243 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Medford High School often compared to?
Medford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rib Lake High School, Gilman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Medford High School?
The graduation rate of Medford High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Medford High School?
667 students attend Medford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Medford High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Medford High School?
Medford High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Medford High School offer ?
Medford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Medford High School part of?
Medford High School is part of Medford Area Public School District.
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