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Ashland High

Summary:

Ashland High is a public high school located in Ashland, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 626 students. The school is part of the Ashland School District, which is ranked 386 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ashland High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin high schools, with a ranking between 325 and 410 out of 400-466 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state average, with only 22.64% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in ACT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 41.36%. Ashland High's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 82.2% to 95.5%, with the most recent rate being 82.2% in 2022-2023. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 27.7% in 2018-2019 to 41.8% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, Ashland High's performance is generally lower than that of Washburn High School, which is ranked 113 out of 431 Wisconsin high schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Bayfield High School, another nearby school, has a lower graduation rate (68.9%) and higher chronic absenteeism (52.8%) compared to Ashland High. Addressing the challenges faced by Ashland High, such as low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism, should be a priority for the Ashland School District.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1900 Beaser Ave
       Ashland, WI  54806-3603

(715) 682-7089

District: Ashland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
391st of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,752 Help


Feeder schools for Ashland High:

Elementary:    Lake Superior Elementary
    Marengo Valley Elementary
Middle:    Ashland Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  609

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.4%
American Indian:
20.4%
Two or more races:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ashland High ranks worse than 90.7% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.45. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ashland High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.4%), American Indian (20.4%), two or more races (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ashland High is 14.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashland High is $13,752.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ashland High:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashland High 391st of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Ashland High in the ranking list.)

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Ashland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashland School District 386th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ashland High

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Rank History for all students at Ashland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.88 182nd 275 33.8%
2005 64.68 113th 287 60.6%
2006 57.69 177th 292 39.4%
2007 63.24 143rd 281 49.1%
2008 58.91 218th 437 50.1%
2009 53.52 270th 438 38.4%
2010 54.31 281st 450 37.6%
2011 59.43 235th 445 47.2%
2012 41.32 353rd 452 21.9%
2013 42.96 333rd 457 27.1%
2014 37.45 359th 462 22.3%
2015 26.03 410th 466 12.0%
2016 21.26 359th 408 12.0%
2017 28.09 316th 410 22.9%
2018 23.87 347th 410 15.4%
2019 27.29 325th 400 18.8%
2021 18.90 338th 390 13.3%
2022 18.76 349th 391 10.7%
2023 9.98 394th 415 5.1%
2024 17.45 391st 431 9.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ashland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.54 133rd 255 47.8%
2019 47.99 123rd 251 51.0%
2021 21.09 197th 226 12.8%
2023 18.29 247th 271 8.9%
2024 28.90 256th 326 21.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Ashland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.51 289th 355 18.6%
2019 24.48 285th 343 16.9%
2021 18.10 290th 332 12.7%
2023 10.90 309th 329 6.1%
2024 21.15 304th 353 13.9%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Ashland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.40 332nd 373 11.0%
2019 25.91 287th 354 18.9%
2021 27.60 259th 334 22.5%
2022 15.84 323rd 347 6.9%
2023 11.09 342nd 359 4.7%
2024 14.31 338th 365 7.4%
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Rank History for Native American students at Ashland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.61 2nd 6 66.7%
2019 37.13 3rd 4 25.0%
2021 66.62 2nd 3 33.3%
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Rank History for White students at Ashland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.42 232nd 261 11.1%
2019 20.59 231st 266 13.2%
2021 21.92 220th 266 17.3%
2022 19.30 241st 269 10.4%
2023 8.07 264th 271 2.6%
2024 10.61 281st 300 6.3%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Ashland High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 503 4 2 1 85 n/a n/a 0 595
1989 485 n/a 3 n/a 80 n/a n/a 0 568
1990 449 1 2 1 91 n/a n/a 0 544
1991 502 1 6 3 91 n/a n/a 0 603
1992 503 0 3 0 98 n/a n/a 0 604
1993 544 1 4 2 100 n/a n/a 0 651
1994 569 2 0 0 115 n/a n/a 0 686
1995 689 2 0 0 116 n/a n/a 0 807
1996 689 2 0 0 116 n/a n/a 0 807
1997 688 1 0 1 96 n/a n/a 0 786
1998 710 1 3 0 122 n/a n/a 0 836
1999 729 1 0 0 109 n/a n/a 0 839
2000 676 2 0 0 111 n/a n/a 0 789
2001 655 4 0 1 126 n/a n/a 0 786
2002 650 7 8 1 129 n/a n/a 0 795
2003 650 7 8 1 129 n/a n/a 0 795
2004 647 4 10 2 146 n/a n/a 0 809
2005 634 3 9 3 160 n/a n/a 0 809
2006 613 2 8 4 166 n/a n/a 0 793
2007 588 0 7 4 172 n/a n/a 0 771
2008 583 2 10 5 154 n/a n/a 0 754
2009 578 4 13 8 149 n/a n/a 0 752
2010 567 7 7 10 156 n/a n/a 0 747
2011 540 5 7 10 145 0 12 0 719
2012 560 6 11 5 134 0 11 0 727
2013 558 6 5 10 124 0 12 0 715
2014 556 7 8 10 134 0 7 0 722
2015 540 2 6 9 128 0 18 0 703
2016 464 4 3 12 121 0 26 0 630
2017 461 3 6 12 121 0 32 0 635
2018 476 4 4 12 128 0 36 0 660
2019 446 7 3 13 126 0 36 0 631
2020 449 4 5 12 123 0 37 0 630
2021 423 6 1 22 130 0 54 0 636
2022 385 5 1 19 132 0 61 0 603
2023 403 6 3 28 128 0 58 0 626
2024 392 6 3 29 124 0 55 0 609

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 Ashland High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 595 44.0 13.5 26.9
1989 568 36.0 15.7 16.5
1990 544 41.8 13.0 18.6
1991 603 46.0 13.1 26.7
1992 604 46.0 13.1 23
1993 651 46.6 14.0 26.6
1994 686 45.2 15.2 27.7
1995 807 46.5 17.4 27.3
1996 807 46.5 17.4 27.3
1997 786 48.7 16.1 27.1
1998 836 51.0 16.4 29.9
1999 839 53.9 15.6 44.3
2000 789 52.8 14.9 38.8
2001 786 54.8 14.3 42
2002 795 49.1 16.2 37.2
2003 795 49.1 16.2 37.2
2004 809 52.5 15.4 34.1
2005 809 52.8 15.3 n/a
2006 793 50.2 15.8 n/a
2007 771 52.6 14.7 44.2
2008 754 50.6 14.9 45.5
2009 752 51.7 14.5 49.2
2010 747 49.2 15.1 50.7
2011 719 49.6 14.4 50.5
2012 727 43.9 16.5 50.3
2013 715 45.8 15.5 48.1
2014 722 48.1 15.0 50.3
2015 703 n/a n/a 52.8
2016 630 44.0 14.3 50.8
2017 635 45.3 14.0 46.8
2018 660 44.3 14.8 41.2
2019 631 42.2 14.9 51.8
2020 630 39.6 15.9 51.6
2021 636 40.7 15.6 51.6
2022 603 41.9 14.3 57
2023 626 40.7 15.3 55.9
2024 609 41.0 14.8 55.5

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 Ashland High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 595 44.0 13.5 26.9
1989 568 36.0 15.7 16.5
1990 544 41.8 13.0 18.6
1991 603 46.0 13.1 26.7
1992 604 46.0 13.1 23
1993 651 46.6 14.0 26.6
1994 686 45.2 15.2 27.7
1995 807 46.5 17.4 27.3
1996 807 46.5 17.4 27.3
1997 786 48.7 16.1 27.1
1998 836 51.0 16.4 29.9
1999 839 53.9 15.6 44.3
2000 789 52.8 14.9 38.8
2001 786 54.8 14.3 42
2002 795 49.1 16.2 37.2
2003 795 49.1 16.2 37.2
2004 809 52.5 15.4 34.1
2005 809 52.8 15.3 n/a
2006 793 50.2 15.8 n/a
2007 771 52.6 14.7 44.2
2008 754 50.6 14.9 45.5
2009 752 51.7 14.5 49.2
2010 747 49.2 15.1 50.7
2011 719 49.6 14.4 50.5
2012 727 43.9 16.5 50.3
2013 715 45.8 15.5 48.1
2014 722 48.1 15.0 50.3
2015 703 n/a n/a 52.8
2016 630 44.0 14.3 50.8
2017 635 45.3 14.0 46.8
2018 660 44.3 14.8 41.2
2019 631 42.2 14.9 51.8
2020 630 39.6 15.9 51.6
2021 636 40.7 15.6 51.6
2022 603 41.9 14.3 57
2023 626 40.7 15.3 55.9
2024 609 41.0 14.8 55.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ashland High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $299 (2.3%) $12,956 (97.8%) $13,254
2020 $568 (4.2%) $12,801 (95.7%) $13,370
2021 $791 (5.8%) $12,961 (94.2%) $13,752

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ashland 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 325th of 400 High schoolsRanks 394th of 415 High schools
 13.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Ashland High)27.123
 4.1%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Ashland School District)26.723
 3.7%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Ashland High)36.722.6
 14.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Ashland School District)35.722.6
 13%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Ashland High)19.410.4
 9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Ashland School District)18.910.4
 8.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Ashland High)31.221.7
 9.5%
   10th Grade Science (Ashland School District)30.321.7
 8.6%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students631626
 0.8%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian126128
 1.6%
Asian33
Hispanic1328
 115.4%
Pacific Islander00
White446403
 9.6%
Two or More Races3658
 61.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.8%55.9%
 4.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ashland High

Students at Ashland High are 64% White, 20% American Indian, 9% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Ashland High ranks in the bottom 9.3% of Wisconsin high schools.

Ashland High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lake Superior Elementary
Elementary : Marengo Valley Elementary
Middle : Ashland Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 609 students attended Ashland High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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