Is Cambridge High a good school?

Yes. Cambridge High ranks in the top 10.0% of Wisconsin high schools.

How many students attend Cambridge High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 259 students attended Cambridge High.

What is the racial makeup of Cambridge High?

Students at Cambridge High are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Cambridge High?

Cambridge High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Cambridge Elementary Middle : Nikolay Middle

Cambridge High

Summary:

Cambridge High is a public high school located in Cambridge, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 241 students. The school is part of the Cambridge School District, which is ranked 74 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Cambridge High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Wisconsin, currently at 43 out of 431 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the state averages, with a 69.84% proficiency rate in ACT/English Language Arts and a 58.73% proficiency rate in ACT/Mathematics. Cambridge High's performance is particularly strong in certain student subgroups, such as female students (ranked 35 out of 353 schools) and white students (ranked 28 out of 300 schools). The school also maintains an impressive four-year graduation rate, ranging from 95.4% to 98.4% over the past five years, and a low dropout rate of 0.0% to 0.8% during the same period.

Compared to nearby schools, Stoughton High has lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates than Cambridge High. Additionally, Koshkonong Trails School, a public charter school within the same district, also demonstrates strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in several subjects compared to the district and state averages. Cambridge High's ability to support the academic success of various student subgroups, including low-socioeconomic status students, is particularly noteworthy.

Detail:

Public 9-12

403 Blue Jay Way
Cambridge, WI 53523

(608) 423-3261

District: Cambridge School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
43^rd of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,238

Feeder schools for Cambridge High:

Elementary:	Cambridge Elementary
Middle:	Nikolay Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 259

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.3%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cambridge High ranks better than 90% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.18. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cambridge 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 (90.3%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cambridge High is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Cambridge High employs 21.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cambridge High is $15,238.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cambridge High:

SchoolDigger ranks Cambridge High 43^rd of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Cambridge High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Cambridge School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cambridge School District 74^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cambridge High

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Rank History for all students at Cambridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2005	65.36	109^th	287	62.0%
2008	58.36	226^th	437	48.3%
2009	58.67	225^th	438	48.6%
2010	57.90	248^th	450	44.9%
2011	72.60	95^th	445	78.7%
2012	55.25	265^th	452	41.4%
2013	69.31	114^th	457	75.1%
2014	79.54	48^th	462	89.6%
2015	66.54	159^th	466	65.9%
2016	64.71	109^th	408	73.3%
2017	70.49	93^rd	410	77.3%
2018	69.72	92^nd	410	77.6%
2019	71.97	82^nd	400	79.5%
2021	41.27	230^th	390	41.0%
2022	72.06	83^rd	391	78.8%
2023	88.24	33^rd	415	92.0%
2024	83.18	43^rd	431	90.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cambridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.94	65^th	95	31.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cambridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	75.76	32^nd	255	87.5%
2019	27.86	200^th	251	20.3%
2022	27.75	203^rd	250	18.8%
2024	85.12	21^st	326	93.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Cambridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	80.00	45^th	355	87.3%
2019	62.87	107^th	343	68.8%
2022	57.14	146^th	343	57.4%
2023	88.14	24^th	329	92.7%
2024	81.86	35^th	353	90.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Cambridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.69	3^rd	23	87.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Cambridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	49.31	172^nd	373	53.9%
2019	75.55	66^th	354	81.4%
2021	47.37	174^th	334	47.9%
2022	79.51	41^st	347	88.2%
2023	93.15	14^th	359	96.1%
2024	81.00	45^th	365	87.7%

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Rank History for White students at Cambridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	63.48	77^th	261	70.5%
2021	33.06	178^th	266	33.1%
2024	84.52	28^th	300	90.7%

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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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by a parent
Tuesday, September 11, 2018

I moved our 3 children out of private school in Madison, WI, to attend the Cambridge School District. We are so glad we did! Small class size, great teachers and staff, room on all the teams for kids to try different skills. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Cambridge High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	247	n/a	n/a	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	249
1990	237	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
1991	223	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
1992	421	2	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	432
1993	470	4	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	477
1994	259	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
1995	285	2	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	293
1996	285	2	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	293
1997	308	1	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	313
1998	329	2	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	338
1999	343	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	350
2000	344	1	8	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	359
2001	336	0	9	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	348
2002	319	2	6	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	337
2003	319	2	6	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	337
2004	315	6	3	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	333
2005	329	3	2	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	343
2006	328	5	2	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	344
2007	323	7	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	336
2008	293	7	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	307
2009	281	5	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	290
2010	268	4	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
2011	261	3	2	4	0	0	0	0	270
2012	282	7	2	3	0	0	0	0	294
2013	268	4	2	4	0	0	0	0	278
2014	262	2	1	5	0	0	4	0	274
2015	251	4	0	4	0	0	3	0	262
2016	241	1	2	4	0	0	4	0	252
2017	238	1	2	7	0	0	5	0	253
2018	246	3	1	10	0	0	6	0	266
2019	244	5	5	9	0	0	9	0	272
2020	236	5	1	8	0	0	10	0	260
2021	242	5	0	11	0	0	6	0	264
2022	233	2	2	10	0	0	7	0	254
2023	222	1	4	8	0	0	6	0	241
2024	234	1	5	11	0	0	7	1	259

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

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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 Cambridge High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	249	20.1	12.3	9.2
1990	239	20.5	11.6	9.6
1991	226	20.3	11.1	7.1
1992	432	33.7	12.8	8.3
1993	477	32.3	14.8	10.5
1994	263	21.8	12.1	8.7
1995	293	25.0	11.7	8.5
1996	293	25.0	11.7	8.5
1997	313	26.5	11.8	8.3
1998	338	27.9	12.1	7.7
1999	350	25.3	13.8	8
2000	359	24.0	15.0	6.7
2001	348	23.2	15.0	6
2002	337	24.2	13.9	4.2
2003	337	24.2	13.9	4.2
2004	333	23.8	14.0	7.5
2005	343	24.5	14.0	n/a
2006	344	23.9	14.4	n/a
2007	336	25.2	13.3	10.1
2008	307	23.1	13.3	10.7
2009	290	22.9	12.7	10.7
2010	276	22.0	12.4	11.6
2011	270	21.4	12.5	15.6
2012	294	20.9	14.0	21.8
2013	278	21.8	12.7	20.9
2014	274	21.5	12.7	20.8
2015	262	n/a	n/a	19.8
2016	252	22.0	11.4	22.6
2017	253	22.4	11.2	13
2018	266	23.2	11.4	16.9
2019	272	21.9	12.3	17.6
2020	260	24.4	10.6	19.6
2021	264	24.4	10.8	21.6
2022	254	23.3	10.8	20.9
2023	241	22.3	10.7	13.7
2024	259	21.2	12.1	21.6

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 Cambridge High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	249	20.1	12.3	9.2
1990	239	20.5	11.6	9.6
1991	226	20.3	11.1	7.1
1992	432	33.7	12.8	8.3
1993	477	32.3	14.8	10.5
1994	263	21.8	12.1	8.7
1995	293	25.0	11.7	8.5
1996	293	25.0	11.7	8.5
1997	313	26.5	11.8	8.3
1998	338	27.9	12.1	7.7
1999	350	25.3	13.8	8
2000	359	24.0	15.0	6.7
2001	348	23.2	15.0	6
2002	337	24.2	13.9	4.2
2003	337	24.2	13.9	4.2
2004	333	23.8	14.0	7.5
2005	343	24.5	14.0	n/a
2006	344	23.9	14.4	n/a
2007	336	25.2	13.3	10.1
2008	307	23.1	13.3	10.7
2009	290	22.9	12.7	10.7
2010	276	22.0	12.4	11.6
2011	270	21.4	12.5	15.6
2012	294	20.9	14.0	21.8
2013	278	21.8	12.7	20.9
2014	274	21.5	12.7	20.8
2015	262	n/a	n/a	19.8
2016	252	22.0	11.4	22.6
2017	253	22.4	11.2	13
2018	266	23.2	11.4	16.9
2019	272	21.9	12.3	17.6
2020	260	24.4	10.6	19.6
2021	264	24.4	10.8	21.6
2022	254	23.3	10.8	20.9
2023	241	22.3	10.7	13.7
2024	259	21.2	12.1	21.6

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 Cambridge High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$208 (1.4%)	$14,474 (98.6%)	$14,682
2020	$325 (2.1%)	$14,978 (97.9%)	$15,303
2021	$429 (2.8%)	$14,809 (97.2%)	$15,238

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cambridge High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 82^nd of 400 High schools	Ranks 33^rd of 415 High schools	12.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Cambridge High)	39.7	77.2	37.5%
10th Grade Social Studies (Cambridge School District)	40	77.4	37.4%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge High)	61.1	68	6.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge School District)	60	67.3	7.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge High)	38.9	38	0.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge School District)	38.2	38.2
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Cambridge High)	51.9	48	3.8%
10th Grade Science (Cambridge School District)	50.9	49.1	1.8%
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	272	241	11.4%
African American	5	1	80%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	9	8	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	244	222	9%
Two or More Races	9	6	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.6%	13.7%	4%

Schools Near Cambridge 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 8th 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
Cambridge High	Public	9-12	403 Blue Jay Way	Cambridge	53523	Dane County	Cambridge School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 423-3261	259	21	12.1	21.6%	234 (90.3%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.2%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	83.2	43^rd of 431 public high schools	90.0%		88.2	33^rd of 415 public high schools	92.0%	10	69.8	58.7	66.7				48.2		$15,238	$429	$14,809
Koshkonong Trails School	Public, Charter	7-12	37 Oakland Rd	Cambridge	53523	Dane County	Cambridge School District	Yes	No	No	No	(608) 423-8040	28	2	13.7	28.6%	27 (96.4%)	1 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				83.3	66.7	100.0	75.0	100.0	$13,774	$429	$13,345
Thompson Correctional Center	Public	7-12	434 State Farm Rd	Deerfield	53531	Dane County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(608) 423-3415	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Deerfield High	Public	9-12	300 Simonson Blvd	Deerfield	53531	Dane County	Deerfield Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 764-5431	209	17	12.5	23.0%	172 (82.3%)	8 (3.8%)	17 (8.1%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.8%)	37.6	293^rd of 431 public high schools	32.0%		55.1	176^th of 415 public high schools	57.6%	117	34.5	34.5	44.8				48.8		$13,256	$375	$12,880
Lake Mills High	Public	9-12	615 Catlin Dr	Lake Mills	53551	Jefferson County	Lake Mills Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 648-2355	477	32	15.1	29.1%	391 (82.0%)	1 (0.2%)	71 (14.9%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	62.9	144^th of 431 public high schools	66.6%		66.1	113^th of 415 public high schools	72.8%	31	49.1	47.2	43.5				65.5		$12,834	$486	$12,348
Fort Atkinson High	Public	9-12	925 Lexington Blvd	Fort Atkinson	53538	Jefferson County	Fort Atkinson School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 563-7811	876	58	15.1	31.3%	686 (78.3%)	17 (1.9%)	123 (14.0%)	17 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	18 (2.1%)	67.3	114^th of 431 public high schools	73.5%		61.8	138^th of 415 public high schools	66.7%	24	59.0	48.1	53.3				46.7		$13,281	$279	$13,000
Jefferson High	Public	9-12	700 W Milwaukee St	Jefferson	53549	Jefferson County	Jefferson School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 675-1100	613	46	13.1	33.1%	445 (72.6%)	6 (1.0%)	130 (21.2%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.9%)	52.7	200^th of 431 public high schools	53.6%		26.4	330^th of 415 public high schools	20.5%	130	38.6	43.2	41.7				63.5		$13,267	$488	$12,779
Marshall High	Public	9-12	623 Madison St	Marshall	53559	Dane County	Marshall School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 655-1310	284	25	11.4	36.3%	188 (66.2%)	10 (3.5%)	59 (20.8%)	7 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.7%)	38.9	283^rd of 431 public high schools	34.3%		20.8	365^th of 415 public high schools	12.0%	82	38.9	30.6	43.1				50.8		$13,062	$702	$12,361
Edgerton High	Public	9-12	200 Elm High Dr	Edgerton	53534	Rock County	Edgerton School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 561-6020	562	36	15.5	32.2%	469 (83.5%)	6 (1.1%)	59 (10.5%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	71.4	92^nd of 431 public high schools	78.7%		67.7	106^th of 415 public high schools	74.5%	14	66.0	48.2	53.9				48.3		$13,450	$249	$13,202
Stoughton High	Public	9-12	600 Lincoln Ave	Stoughton	53589	Dane County	Stoughton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 877-5601	864	62	13.9	27.8%	697 (80.7%)	35 (4.1%)	61 (7.1%)	15 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (5.9%)	53.6	192^nd of 431 public high schools	55.5%		69.5	100^th of 415 public high schools	75.9%	92	40.0	44.6	51.8				49.7		$13,341	$282	$13,059

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