Is Arcadia High a good school?

Arcadia High ranks in the bottom 8.4% of Wisconsin high schools.

How many students attend Arcadia High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 430 students attended Arcadia High.

What is the racial makeup of Arcadia High?

Students at Arcadia High are 66% Hispanic, 33% White, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Arcadia High?

Arcadia High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Arcadia Elementary Middle : Arcadia Middle

Arcadia High

Summary:

Arcadia High is a public high school located in Arcadia, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 417 students. The school is part of the Arcadia School District, which is ranked 398 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Arcadia High has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Wisconsin high schools, ranking between 325 and 395 out of 400-431 schools over the past 10 years. The school has received a low SchoolDigger rating of 0-1 stars out of 5 for most of the past decade, indicating poor overall performance compared to other schools in the state. Arcadia High's performance is particularly low for male students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the bottom 25-30% of Wisconsin high schools for these subgroups. In contrast, the school's performance for female students and white students is slightly better, ranking in the bottom 40-50% of Wisconsin high schools.

Arcadia High's proficiency rates on state assessments (Forward Exam and ACT) are significantly below the state averages across all subject areas, ranging from 13-33% proficiency, while the state averages range from 29-46%. The school has maintained a relatively high 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 91-96% over the past 5 years, which is comparable to or slightly better than the state average. However, the school's dropout rate of 1.3-1.6% is higher than the state average, and Arcadia High has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 10-18% over the past 5 years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Comparing Arcadia High to nearby schools, such as Gilmanton High and Cochrane-Fountain City High, highlights the need for the Arcadia School District to closely examine the underlying factors contributing to the school's struggles and implement targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

756 Raider Dr
Arcadia, WI 54612-9025

(608) 323-3315

District: Arcadia School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
395^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,731

Feeder schools for Arcadia High:

Elementary:	Arcadia Elementary
Middle:	Arcadia Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 430

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

65.8%

White:

32.6%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Arcadia High ranks worse than 91.6% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.72. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Arcadia 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: Hispanic (65.8%), White (32.6%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arcadia High is 15.4. (See more...)

Compare Arcadia High employs 27.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arcadia High is $14,731.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arcadia High:

SchoolDigger ranks Arcadia High 395^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Arcadia High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Arcadia School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Arcadia School District 398^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Arcadia High

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Rank History for all students at Arcadia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2005	74.91	60^th	287	79.1%
2006	66.11	116^th	292	60.3%
2007	55.60	187^th	281	33.5%
2008	45.92	321^st	437	26.5%
2009	58.89	221^st	438	49.5%
2010	54.55	278^th	450	38.2%
2011	63.06	191^st	445	57.1%
2012	62.63	198^th	452	56.2%
2013	48.54	297^th	457	35.0%
2014	50.22	285^th	462	38.3%
2015	42.98	354^th	466	24.0%
2016	7.05	395^th	408	3.2%
2017	11.85	386^th	410	5.9%
2018	29.06	325^th	410	20.7%
2019	15.29	373^rd	400	6.8%
2021	14.66	362^nd	390	7.2%
2022	15.49	367^th	391	6.1%
2023	21.66	358^th	415	13.7%
2024	14.72	395^th	431	8.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arcadia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	33.33	189^th	255	25.9%
2019	15.80	236^th	251	6.0%
2021	18.77	203^rd	226	10.2%
2022	21.55	221^st	250	11.6%
2023	25.84	227^th	271	16.2%
2024	14.25	302^nd	326	7.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Arcadia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	27.98	283^rd	355	20.3%
2019	16.54	317^th	343	7.6%
2021	20.66	280^th	332	15.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Arcadia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	29.06	292^nd	373	21.7%
2019	13.36	336^th	354	5.1%
2021	14.73	314^th	334	6.0%
2022	13.54	329^th	347	5.2%
2023	19.19	317^th	359	11.7%
2024	13.31	340^th	365	6.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Arcadia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	26.10	67^th	86	22.1%
2023	31.10	68^th	97	29.9%
2024	17.62	103^rd	119	13.4%

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Rank History for White students at Arcadia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	35.41	171^st	261	34.5%
2019	26.32	207^th	266	22.2%
2021	35.99	168^th	266	36.8%

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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 Arcadia High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	271	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	275
1990	275	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	279
1991	268	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	272
1992	247	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	252
1993	247	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	252
1994	272	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	276
1995	306	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	312
1996	306	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	312
1997	320	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	328
1998	321	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	327
1999	306	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	311
2000	293	0	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	304
2001	294	0	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	306
2002	299	0	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	309
2003	299	0	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	309
2004	291	0	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	304
2005	286	0	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	296
2006	285	0	2	14	1	n/a	n/a	302
2007	284	1	2	21	1	n/a	n/a	309
2008	283	2	1	25	1	n/a	n/a	312
2009	287	4	2	31	0	n/a	n/a	324
2010	285	5	2	38	0	n/a	n/a	330
2011	288	6	1	46	0	0	1	342
2012	281	6	1	49	1	0	2	340
2013	279	4	0	62	1	0	1	347
2014	255	6	0	67	1	0	3	332
2015	240	4	1	79	1	0	4	329
2016	244	0	0	100	2	0	3	349
2017	228	2	0	125	0	0	1	356
2018	208	2	0	152	0	0	1	363
2019	186	2	1	182	0	0	0	371
2020	167	0	0	218	0	0	0	385
2021	154	1	1	233	0	0	0	389
2022	154	3	0	259	0	0	1	417
2023	141	2	0	272	0	0	2	417
2024	140	2	0	283	0	0	5	430

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 Arcadia High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	275	26.0	10.5	9.1
1990	279	28.0	9.9	9
1991	272	27.0	10.0	13.6
1992	252	26.0	9.6	19.4
1993	252	24.6	10.2	15.5
1994	276	25.1	11.0	18.1
1995	312	26.0	12.0	17.3
1996	312	26.0	12.0	17.3
1997	328	26.5	12.4	16.5
1998	327	27.5	11.9	15.9
1999	311	28.3	11.0	22.5
2000	304	27.6	11.0	20.1
2001	306	26.0	11.8	22.2
2002	309	25.9	11.9	18.1
2003	309	25.9	11.9	18.1
2004	304	25.7	11.8	18.4
2005	296	25.8	11.5	n/a
2006	302	24.9	12.1	n/a
2007	309	27.4	11.3	22.3
2008	312	27.2	11.5	25
2009	324	28.7	11.3	25.6
2010	330	27.6	11.9	29.4
2011	342	27.5	12.4	34.8
2012	340	28.5	11.9	33.5
2013	347	29.7	11.6	38
2014	332	29.6	11.2	43.4
2015	329	n/a	n/a	41.6
2016	349	28.0	12.4	44.4
2017	356	28.1	12.6	48.3
2018	363	31.3	11.5	49.9
2019	371	31.0	11.9	56.9
2020	385	28.9	13.3	63.1
2021	389	25.7	15.1	68.1
2022	417	28.8	14.4	53.5
2023	417	27.7	15.0	68.3
2024	430	27.7	15.4	69.5

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 Arcadia High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	275	26.0	10.5	9.1
1990	279	28.0	9.9	9
1991	272	27.0	10.0	13.6
1992	252	26.0	9.6	19.4
1993	252	24.6	10.2	15.5
1994	276	25.1	11.0	18.1
1995	312	26.0	12.0	17.3
1996	312	26.0	12.0	17.3
1997	328	26.5	12.4	16.5
1998	327	27.5	11.9	15.9
1999	311	28.3	11.0	22.5
2000	304	27.6	11.0	20.1
2001	306	26.0	11.8	22.2
2002	309	25.9	11.9	18.1
2003	309	25.9	11.9	18.1
2004	304	25.7	11.8	18.4
2005	296	25.8	11.5	n/a
2006	302	24.9	12.1	n/a
2007	309	27.4	11.3	22.3
2008	312	27.2	11.5	25
2009	324	28.7	11.3	25.6
2010	330	27.6	11.9	29.4
2011	342	27.5	12.4	34.8
2012	340	28.5	11.9	33.5
2013	347	29.7	11.6	38
2014	332	29.6	11.2	43.4
2015	329	n/a	n/a	41.6
2016	349	28.0	12.4	44.4
2017	356	28.1	12.6	48.3
2018	363	31.3	11.5	49.9
2019	371	31.0	11.9	56.9
2020	385	28.9	13.3	63.1
2021	389	25.7	15.1	68.1
2022	417	28.8	14.4	53.5
2023	417	27.7	15.0	68.3
2024	430	27.7	15.4	69.5

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 Arcadia High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$227 (1.7%)	$13,037 (98.3%)	$13,264
2020	$295 (2.2%)	$12,909 (97.8%)	$13,204
2021	$638 (4.3%)	$14,093 (95.7%)	$14,731

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arcadia High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 373^rd of 400 High schools	Ranks 358^th of 415 High schools	7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Arcadia High)	36.1	31.7	4.5%
10th Grade Social Studies (Arcadia School District)	36.1	31.7	4.5%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Arcadia High)	21.8	28.2	6.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Arcadia School District)	21.8	28.2	6.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Arcadia High)	11.5	23.5	12%
10th Grade Mathematics (Arcadia School District)	11.5	23.5	12%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Arcadia High)	23	16.3	6.7%
10th Grade Science (Arcadia School District)	23	16.3	6.7%
10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	32.7	31	1.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	371	417	12.4%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	182	272	49.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	186	141	24.2%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.9%	68.3%	11.5%

Schools Near Arcadia 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
Arcadia High	Public	9-12	756 Raider Dr	Arcadia	54612	Trempealeau County	Arcadia School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 323-3315	430	28	15.4	69.5%	140 (32.6%)	2 (0.5%)	283 (65.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	14.7	395^th of 431 public high schools	8.4%		21.7	358^th of 415 public high schools	13.7%	37	33.7	20.2	29.8								29.0		$14,731	$638	$14,093
Independence High	Public	9-12	23786 Indee Blvd	Independence	54747	Trempealeau County	Independence School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 985-3172	145	11	13.3	58.6%	72 (49.7%)	2 (1.4%)	66 (45.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	26.2	350^th of 431 public high schools	18.8%		27.1	329^th of 415 public high schools	20.7%	21			25.0								42.9		$16,839	$1,938	$14,902
Whitehall Memorial Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	19121 Hobson St	Whitehall	54773	Trempealeau County	Whitehall School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 538-4364	321	30	10.5	43.3%	255 (79.4%)	2 (0.6%)	52 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	27.3	342^nd of 431 public high schools	20.6%		25.5	337^th of 415 public high schools	18.8%	5	25.0	36.5	36.5		47.6	56.4		65.1	87.3	81.8	41.2	76.4	$14,490	$814	$13,676
Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau High	Public	9-12	17511 N Main	Galesville	54630	Trempealeau County	Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 582-2291	415	31	13.2	22.9%	375 (90.4%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (5.3%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.7%)	67.2	116^th of 431 public high schools	73.1%		45.6	228^th of 415 public high schools	45.1%	112	52.9	54.8	52.9								45.7		$13,509	$442	$13,067
Blair-Taylor Middle/High	Public	6-12	N31024 Elland Rd	Blair	54616	Trempealeau County	Blair-Taylor School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 989-2525	308	23	13.3	44.5%	273 (88.6%)	2 (0.6%)	19 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.5%)	47.8	232^nd of 431 public high schools	46.2%		21.7	360^th of 415 public high schools	13.3%	128	48.7	48.7	48.7	41.5	35.9	31.4	41.5	45.3	60.0	48.6	27.9	34.3	$14,450	$575	$13,875
Cochrane-Fountain City High	Public	7-12	S2770 State Road 35	Fountain City	54629	Buffalo County	Cochrane-Fountain City School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 687-4391	252	18	13.6	29.0%	235 (93.3%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	64.1	137^th of 431 public high schools	68.2%		32.6	300^th of 415 public high schools	27.7%	163	51.2		41.9		60.0	48.8		36.7	51.2	75.6	62.8	70.7	$12,700	$525	$12,174
Gilmanton High	Public	9-12	S889 Larson Rd	Gilmanton	54743	Buffalo County	Gilmanton School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 946-3158	41	5	8.0	56.1%	40 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											63.6		$18,903	$1,071	$17,832

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Schools Near Arcadia High

Arcadia High

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