Is Butternut High a good school?

Butternut High ranks 77 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Butternut High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 95 students attended Butternut High.

What is the racial makeup of Butternut High?

Students at Butternut High are 95% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Butternut High?

Butternut High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Butternut Elementary

Butternut High

Summary:

Butternut High is a public high school located in Butternut, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 92 students. The school is part of the Butternut School District, which is ranked 136 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Butternut High has experienced significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from a high of 21st out of 450 schools in 2009-2010 to a low of 419th out of 462 schools in 2013-2014. However, in the most recent school year (2023-2024), Butternut High ranked 77th out of 431 Wisconsin high schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 84.6% to 100% over the past five school years, and has consistently low dropout rates, with most years reporting a 0% dropout rate. Unfortunately, Butternut High has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.6% in 2019-2020 to 41.1% in 2022-2023.

Compared to the nearby Chequamegon High School, Butternut High has a lower statewide ranking, higher spending per student, and a lower student-teacher ratio. However, Chequamegon High has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may indicate a different socioeconomic profile of the student population. While Butternut High's test scores, as measured by the Forward Exam and ACT, are generally below the state averages, particularly in mathematics and science, the school performs better in social studies, with 10th-grade students scoring above the state average in 2023-2024.

Detail:

Public 6-12

312 W Wisconsin St
Butternut, WI 54514

(715) 769-3434

District: Butternut School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
77^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,751

Feeder schools for Butternut High:

Elementary:

Butternut Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 7.8

Number of students: 95

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.7%

Two or more races:

4.2%

American Indian:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Butternut High ranks worse than 59.9% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.54. (See more...)

Compare Details Butternut High ranks better than 82.1% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.68. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Butternut 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 (94.7%), two or more races (4.2%), American Indian (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Butternut High is 7.8. (See more...)

Compare Butternut High employs 12 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Butternut High is $17,751.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Butternut High:

SchoolDigger ranks Butternut High 384^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Butternut High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Butternut High 77^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Butternut High in the ranking list.)

Butternut School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Butternut School District 136^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Butternut High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	66.80	111^th	324	65.7%
2005	75.47	52^nd	332	84.3%
2006	52.69	253^rd	382	33.8%
2008	57.06	286^th	519	44.9%
2009	33.61	435^th	521	16.5%
2010	33.48	449^th	539	16.7%
2011	48.61	382^nd	549	30.4%
2012	53.90	345^th	559	38.3%
2013	31.39	464^th	569	18.5%
2014	34.76	462^nd	585	21.0%
2015	35.74	461^st	612	24.7%
2016	48.42	336^th	609	44.8%
2017	26.98	486^th	612	20.6%
2018	38.05	407^th	579	29.7%
2019	25.25	488^th	594	17.8%
2021	43.04	382^nd	613	37.7%
2022	44.28	366^th	617	40.7%
2023	30.85	468^th	640	26.9%
2024	47.54	384^th	641	40.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Butternut High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	22.39	433^rd	489	11.5%
2019	12.25	460^th	487	5.5%
2022	86.62	21^st	522	96.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Butternut High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	44.96	354^th	551	35.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Butternut High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	39.21	379^th	551	31.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Butternut High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	29.36	291^st	375	22.4%
2021	31.03	297^th	393	24.4%
2023	16.26	366^th	412	11.2%
2024	19.83	348^th	407	14.5%

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

Rank History for Butternut High

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Rank History for all high school students at Butternut High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	76.47	42^nd	275	84.7%
2008	60.52	205^th	437	53.1%
2009	63.85	165^th	438	62.3%
2010	82.42	21^st	450	95.3%
2011	78.05	41^st	445	90.8%
2012	32.56	385^th	452	14.8%
2013	49.42	288^th	457	37.0%
2014	20.57	419^th	462	9.3%
2015	40.22	364^th	466	21.9%
2018	10.12	397^th	410	3.2%
2023	6.16	404^th	415	2.7%
2024	75.68	77^th	431	82.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Butternut High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	3.81	260^th	261	0.4%

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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 Butternut High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	111	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	112
1990	109	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	110
1991	173	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	173
1992	167	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	168
1993	155	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	158
1994	157	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	161
1995	156	0	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	161
1996	156	0	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	161
1997	151	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	155
1998	157	0	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	162
1999	146	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	150
2000	142	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	144
2001	126	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	128
2002	131	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	133
2003	131	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	133
2004	115	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	119
2005	114	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	117
2006	94	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	98
2007	91	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	95
2008	81	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	85
2009	78	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	81
2010	98	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	99
2011	90	0	0	0	0	1	0	91
2012	94	0	0	0	1	1	0	96
2013	92	0	0	0	1	1	1	95
2014	93	0	0	2	0	1	3	99
2015	90	0	0	4	0	1	3	98
2016	103	0	0	1	0	0	1	105
2017	93	0	0	0	1	0	0	94
2018	94	0	0	0	1	0	0	95
2019	96	0	0	0	1	0	3	100
2020	91	0	0	0	3	0	3	97
2021	85	0	0	2	3	0	3	93
2022	81	0	0	1	3	0	3	88
2023	87	0	0	0	2	0	3	92
2024	90	0	0	0	1	0	4	95

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 Butternut High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	112	8.0	14.0	21.4
1990	110	10.0	11.0	21.8
1991	173	9.8	17.6	16.2
1992	168	9.8	17.1	28
1993	158	9.2	17.2	25.3
1994	161	8.3	19.4	18.6
1995	161	7.8	20.6	18
1996	161	7.8	20.6	18
1997	155	7.8	19.9	19.4
1998	162	7.8	20.8	16
1999	150	7.8	19.2	33.3
2000	144	8.8	16.4	34.7
2001	128	9.7	13.2	29.7
2002	133	9.6	13.9	33.1
2003	133	9.6	13.9	33.1
2004	119	9.4	12.7	37
2005	117	8.7	13.4	n/a
2006	98	8.7	11.3	n/a
2007	95	8.6	11.0	45.3
2008	85	9.0	9.4	52.9
2009	81	10.8	7.5	48.1
2010	99	11.0	8.9	52.5
2011	91	11.7	7.7	59.3
2012	96	10.7	8.9	62.5
2013	95	10.7	8.8	60
2014	99	9.4	10.4	57.6
2015	98	n/a	n/a	59.2
2016	105	12.0	8.7	64.8
2017	94	12.3	7.5	48.9
2018	95	12.4	7.6	47.4
2019	100	12.4	8.0	40
2020	97	12.4	7.7	46.4
2021	93	11.9	7.7	45.2
2022	88	11.2	7.8	58
2023	92	10.4	8.7	60.9
2024	95	12.0	7.8	57.9

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 Butternut High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	112	8.0	14.0	21.4
1990	110	10.0	11.0	21.8
1991	173	9.8	17.6	16.2
1992	168	9.8	17.1	28
1993	158	9.2	17.2	25.3
1994	161	8.3	19.4	18.6
1995	161	7.8	20.6	18
1996	161	7.8	20.6	18
1997	155	7.8	19.9	19.4
1998	162	7.8	20.8	16
1999	150	7.8	19.2	33.3
2000	144	8.8	16.4	34.7
2001	128	9.7	13.2	29.7
2002	133	9.6	13.9	33.1
2003	133	9.6	13.9	33.1
2004	119	9.4	12.7	37
2005	117	8.7	13.4	n/a
2006	98	8.7	11.3	n/a
2007	95	8.6	11.0	45.3
2008	85	9.0	9.4	52.9
2009	81	10.8	7.5	48.1
2010	99	11.0	8.9	52.5
2011	91	11.7	7.7	59.3
2012	96	10.7	8.9	62.5
2013	95	10.7	8.8	60
2014	99	9.4	10.4	57.6
2015	98	n/a	n/a	59.2
2016	105	12.0	8.7	64.8
2017	94	12.3	7.5	48.9
2018	95	12.4	7.6	47.4
2019	100	12.4	8.0	40
2020	97	12.4	7.7	46.4
2021	93	11.9	7.7	45.2
2022	88	11.2	7.8	58
2023	92	10.4	8.7	60.9
2024	95	12.0	7.8	57.9

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 Butternut High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$388 (2.2%)	$17,141 (97.8%)	$17,529
2020	$508 (2.8%)	$17,364 (97.2%)	$17,870
2021	$509 (2.9%)	$17,243 (97.1%)	$17,751

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Butternut 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 488^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 468^th of 640 Middle schools	9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Butternut High)	22.2	40	17.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Butternut School District)	22.2	40	17.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Butternut High)	22.2	40	17.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Butternut School District)	22.2	40	17.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Butternut High)	28.6	33.3	4.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Butternut School District)	28.6	33.3	4.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Butternut High)	28.6	22.2	6.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Butternut School District)	28.6	22.2	6.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Butternut High)	23.1	35.7	12.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Butternut School District)	23.1	35.7	12.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Butternut High)	0	7.1	7.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Butternut School District)	0	7.1	7.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Butternut High)	46.2	35.7	10.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Butternut School District)	46.2	35.7	10.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Butternut High)	53.9	28.6	25.3%
8th Grade Science (Butternut School District)	53.9	28.6	25.3%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	54.6	49.4	5.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Butternut High)	33.3	22.2	11.1%
10th Grade Social Studies (Butternut School District)	33.3	22.2	11.1%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	100	92	8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	96	87	9.4%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40%	60.9%	20.9%

Schools Near Butternut 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
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)
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

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