Serving 285 students in grades 9-12, Nekoosa 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 22% 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: 285 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nekoosa High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Nekoosa, WI, encompassing approximately 162.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points in the zone takes about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nekoosa High School's student population of 285 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
285 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nekoosa 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 Nekoosa High School is 0.37, 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
#1739 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Hispanic
16%
14%
White
78%
66%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nekoosa High School's ranking?
Nekoosa High School is ranked #1739 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Nekoosa High School often compared to?
Nekoosa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln High School, Wisconsin Heights High School, John Edwards High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nekoosa High School?
The graduation rate of Nekoosa High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Nekoosa High School?
285 students attend Nekoosa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Nekoosa High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nekoosa High School?
Nekoosa High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nekoosa High School offer ?
Nekoosa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nekoosa High School part of?
Nekoosa High School is part of Nekoosa School District.
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