Serving 199 students in grades 9-12, Necedah 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Necedah High School's student population of 199 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Necedah 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 Necedah High School is 0.13, 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
#1694 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
93%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Necedah High School's ranking?
Necedah High School is ranked #1694 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Necedah High School often compared to?
Necedah High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mauston High School, New Lisbon Junior High/high by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Necedah High School?
The graduation rate of Necedah High School is 90%, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Necedah High School?
199 students attend Necedah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Necedah High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Necedah High School?
Necedah High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Necedah High School offer ?
Necedah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Necedah High School part of?
Necedah High School is part of Necedah Area School District.
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