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Ashland High School vs. Mellen Public School

Should you attend Ashland High School or Mellen Public School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ashland High School
1900 Beaser Ave
Ashland, WI 54806
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Mellen Public School
420 S Main St
Mellen, WI 54546
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Mellen Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 609 students in grades 9-12, Ashland 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mellen Public 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Total Students
609 students
254 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ashland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mellen Public School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ashland High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mellen Public School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ashland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mellen Public School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ashland High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ashland School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mellen Public School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mellen School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1566 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ashland High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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10-14%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ashland School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mellen Public School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mellen School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ashland School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mellen Public School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mellen School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ashland School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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80-84%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ashland High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Ashland School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mellen Public School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mellen School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ashland High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mellen Public School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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13
Kindergarten Students
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18
Grade 1 Students
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15
Grade 2 Students
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17
Grade 3 Students
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20
Grade 4 Students
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19
Grade 5 Students
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22
Grade 6 Students
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23
Grade 7 Students
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13
Grade 8 Students
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15
Grade 9 Students
156
26
Grade 10 Students
162
21
Grade 11 Students
153
18
Grade 12 Students
138
14

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
20%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ashland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ashland School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mellen Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mellen School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ashland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ashland School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mellen Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mellen School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ashland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ashland School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mellen Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mellen School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ashland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ashland School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mellen Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mellen School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
64%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ashland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ashland School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mellen Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mellen School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
9%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ashland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ashland School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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0.55
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ashland High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ashland School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mellen Public School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mellen School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ashland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ashland School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mellen Public School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mellen School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ashland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ashland School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mellen Public School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mellen School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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