Summary:
The city of Eagle River, Wisconsin is home to 4 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Northland Pines School District. The district is ranked 186 out of 428 in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Among the standout schools in the district, Northland Pines High School is the top performer, ranking 86 out of 431 Wisconsin high schools and boasting a 99% 4-year graduation rate. In contrast, the School of Options and Applied Research High struggles with low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.
Across the district, there is a notable gap in academic performance between the elementary/middle schools and the high schools. While Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River and Northland Pines Middle have mixed results on standardized tests, the high schools, particularly Northland Pines High, perform significantly better. This suggests a need to address the transition and support for students as they move from the lower grades to the upper grades.
The district as a whole faces challenges related to socioeconomic factors, with all schools having free/reduced lunch rates above 40%. This indicates a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, which may impact educational outcomes. Additionally, the variation in student-teacher ratios and spending per student across the schools is an area for further investigation to understand its impact on student performance.
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