Serving 250 students in grades 7-12, New Lisbon Junior High/high 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 15-19% (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 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Lisbon Junior High/High School serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 114 square miles around New Lisbon, WI. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Lisbon Junior High/high's student population of 250 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
250 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1858
School Rankings
New Lisbon Junior High/high 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 New Lisbon Junior High/high is 0.17, 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
#1702 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
91%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.8%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Lisbon Junior High/high's ranking?
New Lisbon Junior High/high is ranked #1702 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are New Lisbon Junior High/high often compared to?
New Lisbon Junior High/highis often viewed alongside schools like Necedah High School, Mauston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 New Lisbon Junior High/high?
The graduation rate of New Lisbon Junior High/high is 90%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend New Lisbon Junior High/high?
250 students attend New Lisbon Junior High/high.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of New Lisbon Junior High/high students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Lisbon Junior High/high?
New Lisbon Junior High/high has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Lisbon Junior High/high offer ?
New Lisbon Junior High/high offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Lisbon Junior High/high part of?
New Lisbon Junior High/high is part of New Lisbon School District.
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