Chequamegon High

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Chequamegon High ranks 215 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Chequamegon High is a public high school located in Park Falls, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 218 students. The school is part of the Chequamegon School District, which is ranked 301 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chequamegon High has consistently maintained high graduation rates, with a 100% four-year graduation rate in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average. The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 1.3% over the past five years, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, Chequamegon High has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1.4% to 6.4% over the past five years, which is lower than the state average. The school's test scores in subjects like Social Studies, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally on par with or slightly above the Chequamegon School District and the state averages. However, Chequamegon High has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 46.33% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is a key differentiating factor compared to the nearby Phillips High, which has only 1.4% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Chequamegon High's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, ranging from 120th out of 391 Wisconsin high schools in 2021-2022 to 300th out of 390 in 2020-2021, suggesting that the school's performance may be influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement. The school's performance data also shows notable differences in the rankings of female and male students, with female students ranking 114th out of 353 Wisconsin high schools and male students ranking 253rd out of 365 in the 2023-2024 school year. While Chequamegon High's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than the nearby Class ACT Charter School, it lags behind the performance of Phillips High, a school in a neighboring district, in areas such as test scores and graduation rates. Interestingly, Chequamegon High has a relatively high per-student spending of $16,140 in the 2020-2021 school year, which is higher than the state average, suggesting that the school may be investing significant resources in its educational programs and student support services.

Detail:

Public 9-12

400 9th St N
Park Falls, WI 54552-1799

(715) 762-2474

District: Chequamegon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
215^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,140

Feeder schools for Chequamegon High:

Elementary:	Glidden Elementary
	Park Falls Elementary
Middle:	Chequamegon Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 213

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.3%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Pacific Islander:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chequamegon High ranks better than 50.1% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.11. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Chequamegon High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.3%), Hispanic (5.2%), Pacific Islander (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chequamegon High is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Chequamegon High employs 15.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chequamegon High is $16,140.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chequamegon High:

SchoolDigger ranks Chequamegon High 215^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Chequamegon High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Chequamegon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chequamegon School District 301^st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chequamegon High

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Rank History for all students at Chequamegon High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2011	35.32	381^st	445	14.4%
2012	58.96	226^th	452	50.0%
2013	54.54	248^th	457	45.7%
2014	33.92	381^st	462	17.5%
2015	65.58	168^th	466	63.9%
2016	46.77	221^st	408	45.8%
2017	24.95	342^nd	410	16.6%
2018	62.09	131^st	410	68.0%
2019	42.50	240^th	400	40.0%
2021	27.00	300^th	390	23.1%
2022	65.30	120^th	391	69.3%
2023	49.48	205^th	415	50.6%
2024	51.11	215^th	431	50.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chequamegon High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	46.94	124^th	251	50.6%
2021	30.07	162^nd	226	28.3%
2023	54.67	106^th	271	60.9%
2024	67.13	75^th	326	77.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Chequamegon High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	49.78	185^th	355	47.9%
2019	26.98	271^st	343	21.0%
2021	40.77	200^th	332	39.8%
2022	78.26	46^th	343	86.6%
2023	36.42	233^rd	329	29.2%
2024	64.54	114^th	353	67.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Chequamegon High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	59.09	123^rd	373	67.0%
2019	62.00	112^th	354	68.4%
2021	22.70	283^rd	334	15.3%
2023	55.99	144^th	359	59.9%
2024	34.13	253^rd	365	30.7%

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Rank History for White students at Chequamegon High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	32.95	184^th	266	30.8%
2022	53.64	108^th	269	59.9%
2023	40.64	161^st	271	40.6%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Chequamegon High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	285	2	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	294
2011	253	0	3	1	1	0	11	269
2012	259	1	0	1	0	0	10	271
2013	252	2	2	3	1	0	5	265
2014	238	1	7	3	3	0	5	257
2015	242	1	5	5	3	2	5	263
2016	206	0	6	6	3	2	4	227
2017	207	0	6	7	2	5	1	228
2018	216	1	5	5	1	7	1	236
2019	198	1	5	4	2	7	3	220
2020	211	2	6	4	2	7	2	234
2021	192	1	4	3	0	7	3	210
2022	191	1	3	6	1	6	5	213
2023	187	1	4	11	3	6	6	218
2024	186	2	1	11	3	7	3	213

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chequamegon High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	294	22.5	13.0	37.4
2011	269	20.9	12.8	42.4
2012	271	19.4	13.9	41.3
2013	265	18.0	14.6	36.2
2014	257	17.6	14.5	33.9
2015	263	n/a	n/a	33.8
2016	227	16.0	14.1	39.2
2017	228	16.0	14.2	36
2018	236	16.6	14.1	39.8
2019	220	16.6	13.2	42.3
2020	234	16.0	14.6	42.3
2021	210	15.7	13.3	51.4
2022	213	15.9	13.3	n/a
2023	218	16.6	13.0	46.3
2024	213	15.6	13.6	47.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chequamegon High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	294	22.5	13.0	37.4
2011	269	20.9	12.8	42.4
2012	271	19.4	13.9	41.3
2013	265	18.0	14.6	36.2
2014	257	17.6	14.5	33.9
2015	263	n/a	n/a	33.8
2016	227	16.0	14.1	39.2
2017	228	16.0	14.2	36
2018	236	16.6	14.1	39.8
2019	220	16.6	13.2	42.3
2020	234	16.0	14.6	42.3
2021	210	15.7	13.3	51.4
2022	213	15.9	13.3	n/a
2023	218	16.6	13.0	46.3
2024	213	15.6	13.6	47.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chequamegon High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$261 (1.9%)	$13,318 (98.1%)	$13,579
2020	$256 (2.1%)	$12,145 (97.9%)	$12,401
2021	$545 (3.4%)	$15,595 (96.6%)	$16,140

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chequamegon High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 240^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 205^th of 415 High schools	10.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Chequamegon High)	46.3	54.6	8.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Chequamegon School District)	45.8	52.6	6.9%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Chequamegon High)	22.4	29.2	6.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Chequamegon School District)	21.1	28.6	7.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Chequamegon High)	34.3	29.2	5.2%
10th Grade Science (Chequamegon School District)	32.4	28.6	3.8%
10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	32.7	31.7	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	220	218	0.9%
African American	1	1
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	4	11	175%
Pacific Islander	7	6	14.3%
White	198	187	5.6%
Two or More Races	3	6	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.3%	46.3%	4.1%

Schools Near Chequamegon High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chequamegon High	Public	9-12	400 9th St N	Park Falls	54552	Price County	Chequamegon School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 762-2474	213	16	13.6	47.9%	186 (87.3%)	2 (0.9%)	11 (5.2%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	7 (3.3%)	3 (1.4%)	51.1	215^th of 431 public high schools	50.1%		49.5	205^th of 415 public high schools	50.6%	10	42.9	41.1	50.0								48.2		$16,140	$545	$15,595
Class ACT Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	400 9th St N	Park Falls	54552	Price County	Chequamegon School District	Yes	No	No	No	(715) 762-2474	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)													$13,491	$518	$12,973
Butternut High	Public	6-12	312 W Wisconsin St	Butternut	54514	Ashland County	Butternut School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 769-3434	95	12	7.8	57.9%	90 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.2%)	75.7	77^th of 431 public high schools	82.1%		6.2	404^th of 415 public high schools	2.7%	327	50.0			40.0	53.9	44.4	60.0	69.2	33.3	33.3	62.5	55.6	$17,751	$509	$17,243
Promethean Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	312 W Wisconsin St	Butternut	54514	Ashland County	Butternut School District	Yes	No	No	No	(715) 769-3434	1	1	1.4		1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Phillips High	Public	9-12	990 Flambeau Ave	Phillips	54555	Price County	Phillips School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 339-2141	204	19	10.7	3.4%	185 (90.7%)	2 (1.0%)	7 (3.4%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.9%)	67.3	115^th of 431 public high schools	73.3%		44.1	238^th of 415 public high schools	42.7%	123	55.8	60.5	46.5								46.7		$13,935	$524	$13,411

Frequently Asked Questions about Chequamegon High

Is Chequamegon High a good school?

Chequamegon High ranks 215^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Chequamegon High?

Students at Chequamegon High are 87% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Chequamegon High?

Chequamegon High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Glidden Elementary
Elementary : Park Falls Elementary
Middle : Chequamegon Middle

How many students attend Chequamegon High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 213 students attended Chequamegon High.

What district is Chequamegon High in?

Chequamegon School District

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