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Birchwood High

Summary:

Birchwood High is a public high school located in Birchwood, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a relatively small student population of 61. The school is part of the Birchwood School District, which is ranked 298 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Birchwood High stands out for its consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 86.6% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average and the graduation rates of the nearby schools like Cameron High and Bruce High. The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 2.7%, notably lower than the nearby schools. Birchwood High students have performed exceptionally well on standardized tests, particularly in social studies, with 83.33% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in the Forward Exam/Social Studies, significantly higher than the state average of 45.08%.

However, Birchwood High has faced some challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 9.7% in 2018-2019 to 34% in 2022-2023, and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 4.55% to 59.38% over the past three years. These factors suggest that the school may face socioeconomic challenges that could impact student performance. Despite these challenges, Birchwood High remains a high-performing school, with strong academic outcomes that set it apart from the nearby schools like Shell Lake Junior/Senior High and Rice Lake High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 300 S Wilson St
       Birchwood, WI  54817-8841

(715) 354-3471

District: Birchwood School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
155th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,565 Help


Feeder schools for Birchwood High:

Elementary:    Birchwood Elementary
Middle:    Birchwood Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  7.4 Help
Number of students:  61

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.4%
Hispanic:
4.9%
Two or more races:
1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Birchwood High ranks better than 64% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.32. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Birchwood 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 (93.4%), Hispanic (4.9%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Birchwood High is 7.4. (See more...)
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Compare Birchwood High employs 8.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Birchwood High is $18,565.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Birchwood High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Birchwood High 155th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Birchwood High in the ranking list.)

Birchwood School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Birchwood School District 298th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Birchwood High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.47 222nd 275 19.3%
2008 63.25 176th 437 59.7%
2009 31.75 384th 438 12.3%
2010 64.80 186th 450 58.7%
2011 49.13 314th 445 29.4%
2012 38.90 367th 452 18.8%
2013 51.55 274th 457 40.0%
2014 58.13 211th 462 54.3%
2015 75.08 64th 466 86.3%
2016 27.53 325th 408 20.3%
2018 50.15 198th 410 51.7%
2019 61.67 135th 400 66.3%
2022 56.61 155th 391 60.4%
2024 61.32 155th 431 64.0%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Birchwood High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 80 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 81
1990 78 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1991 90 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 92
1992 140 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 146
1993 105 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 109
1994 107 0 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 118
1995 101 0 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 109
1996 101 0 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 109
1997 102 0 0 4 5 n/a n/a 0 111
1998 101 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 106
1999 99 0 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 106
2000 110 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 114
2001 115 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 121
2002 117 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 123
2003 117 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 123
2004 107 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 112
2005 102 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 108
2006 99 0 0 7 3 n/a n/a 0 109
2007 85 1 0 8 4 n/a n/a 0 98
2008 106 1 0 6 5 n/a n/a 0 118
2009 101 0 1 1 6 n/a n/a 0 109
2010 83 0 1 1 5 n/a n/a 0 90
2011 92 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 97
2012 82 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 86
2013 78 1 2 1 2 0 0 0 84
2014 70 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 73
2015 62 1 1 1 3 0 1 0 69
2016 71 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 76
2017 60 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 65
2018 63 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 68
2019 69 1 1 1 0 0 3 0 75
2020 66 1 1 4 1 0 4 0 77
2021 57 0 1 3 0 0 3 0 64
2022 58 1 1 3 0 0 3 0 66
2023 57 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 61

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 Birchwood High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 81 8.0 10.1 49.4
1990 79 12.0 6.5 27.8
1991 92 12.0 7.6 20.7
1992 146 12.0 12.1 26.7
1993 109 7.2 15.1 30.3
1994 118 7.2 16.4 28
1995 109 6.9 15.8 26.6
1996 109 6.9 15.8 26.6
1997 111 6.6 16.8 26.1
1998 106 6.6 16.1 22.6
1999 106 6.6 16.1 39.6
2000 114 6.6 17.3 36
2001 121 6.1 19.8 30.6
2002 123 11.1 11.1 33.3
2003 123 11.1 11.1 33.3
2004 112 10.1 11.1 34.8
2005 108 10.4 10.4 n/a
2006 109 9.8 11.1 n/a
2007 98 9.8 10.0 29.6
2008 118 9.1 13.0 35.6
2009 109 9.1 12.0 40.4
2010 90 8.8 10.1 54.4
2011 97 9.2 10.5 59.8
2012 86 9.4 9.1 66.3
2013 84 7.8 10.6 66.7
2014 73 8.4 8.6 64.4
2015 69 n/a n/a 69.6
2016 76 8.0 9.5 52.6
2017 65 7.8 8.3 47.7
2018 68 7.3 9.3 41.2
2019 75 7.9 9.3 48
2020 77 8.8 8.6 41.6
2021 64 7.8 8.1 59.4
2022 66 8.0 8.1 4.5
2023 61 8.1 7.4 52.5

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 Birchwood High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 81 8.0 10.1 49.4
1990 79 12.0 6.5 27.8
1991 92 12.0 7.6 20.7
1992 146 12.0 12.1 26.7
1993 109 7.2 15.1 30.3
1994 118 7.2 16.4 28
1995 109 6.9 15.8 26.6
1996 109 6.9 15.8 26.6
1997 111 6.6 16.8 26.1
1998 106 6.6 16.1 22.6
1999 106 6.6 16.1 39.6
2000 114 6.6 17.3 36
2001 121 6.1 19.8 30.6
2002 123 11.1 11.1 33.3
2003 123 11.1 11.1 33.3
2004 112 10.1 11.1 34.8
2005 108 10.4 10.4 n/a
2006 109 9.8 11.1 n/a
2007 98 9.8 10.0 29.6
2008 118 9.1 13.0 35.6
2009 109 9.1 12.0 40.4
2010 90 8.8 10.1 54.4
2011 97 9.2 10.5 59.8
2012 86 9.4 9.1 66.3
2013 84 7.8 10.6 66.7
2014 73 8.4 8.6 64.4
2015 69 n/a n/a 69.6
2016 76 8.0 9.5 52.6
2017 65 7.8 8.3 47.7
2018 68 7.3 9.3 41.2
2019 75 7.9 9.3 48
2020 77 8.8 8.6 41.6
2021 64 7.8 8.1 59.4
2022 66 8.0 8.1 4.5
2023 61 8.1 7.4 52.5

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 Birchwood High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $191 (1.3%) $14,840 (98.7%) $15,031
2020 $985 (6.5%) $14,158 (93.5%) $15,143
2021 $1,755 (9.5%) $16,810 (90.5%) $18,565

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Birchwood 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 135th of 400 High schoolsRanks 155th of 391 High schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Birchwood High)5536.4
 18.6%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Birchwood School District)52.436.4
 16%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Birchwood High)33.346.2
 12.8%
   10th Grade Science (Birchwood School District)28.637.5
 8.9%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731
 1.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students7561
 18.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White6957
 17.4%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48%52.5%
 4.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Birchwood High

Birchwood High ranks 155th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 61 students attended Birchwood High.

Birchwood High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Birchwood Elementary
Middle : Birchwood Middle

Students at Birchwood High are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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