Serving 146 students in grades 9-12, Three Lakes 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Three Lakes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Three Lakes High School's student population of 146 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Three Lakes High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Three Lakes High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1505 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
94%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Three Lakes High School's ranking?
Three Lakes High School is ranked #1505 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Three Lakes High School often compared to?
Three Lakes High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Three Lakes Elementary School, Rhinelander High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Three Lakes High School?
The graduation rate of Three Lakes High School is 90%, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Three Lakes High School?
146 students attend Three Lakes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Three Lakes High School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Three Lakes High School?
Three Lakes High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Three Lakes High School offer ?
Three Lakes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Three Lakes High School part of?
Three Lakes High School is part of Three Lakes School District.
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