Thorp School District

The Thorp School District in Wisconsin consists of two schools: Thorp Elementary and Thorp High School. Thorp Elementary is the standout performer in the district, consistently ranking in the top quarter of Wisconsin elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Thorp High School is the weaker performer, ranking in the bottom half of Wisconsin high schools and earning only a 1-star rating.

Thorp Elementary has impressive test scores, with the majority of grades performing above the state average in core subjects. The school also has a low dropout rate of 0.0% and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 5.3%. On the other hand, Thorp High School's test scores are generally below the state average, and it has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 10.2%. However, the high school maintains a strong 4-year graduation rate of 97.5%.

The significant difference in spending per student between the elementary school ($10,866) and the high school ($24,949) is noteworthy and may indicate that the district is allocating more resources to the high school, which is not translating into better academic outcomes. Additionally, the relatively high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at both schools suggests that the district serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may impact academic performance and require additional support and resources.