Serving 67 students in grades 6-12, Northwoods Community Secondary 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11-19%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
97%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwoods Community Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Northwoods Community Secondary School is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northwoods Community Secondary School?
67 students attend Northwoods Community Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Northwoods Community Secondary School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwoods Community Secondary School?
Northwoods Community Secondary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwoods Community Secondary School offer ?
Northwoods Community Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Northwoods Community Secondary School part of?
Northwoods Community Secondary School is part of Rhinelander School District.
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