Richland Center High School

1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 611 students in grades 7-12, Richland Center High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 611 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Richland Center High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Richland Center High School's student population of 611 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 69% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
611 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Richland Center High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richland Center High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#502 out of 1984 schools
(Top 30%)
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35-39%
38%
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55-59%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
13%
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Black
3%
9%
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White
85%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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85-89%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richland Center High School's ranking?
Richland Center High School is ranked #502 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richland Center High School?
The graduation rate of Richland Center High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Richland Center High School?
611 students attend Richland Center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Richland Center High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richland Center High School?
Richland Center High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richland Center High School offer ?
Richland Center High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richland Center High School part of?
Richland Center High School is part of Richland School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 611 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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