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:
43rd of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,238 Help


Feeder schools for Cambridge High:

Elementary:    Cambridge Elementary
Middle:    Nikolay Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  241

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.1%
Hispanic:
3.3%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cambridge High ranks better than 90% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.18. (See more...)
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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.
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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 (92.1%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cambridge High is 10.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cambridge High is $15,238.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cambridge High:

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

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Cambridge School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cambridge School District 74th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2005 65.36 109th 287 62.0%
2008 58.36 226th 437 48.3%
2009 58.67 225th 438 48.6%
2010 57.90 248th 450 44.9%
2011 72.60 95th 445 78.7%
2012 55.25 265th 452 41.4%
2013 69.31 114th 457 75.1%
2014 79.54 48th 462 89.6%
2015 66.54 159th 466 65.9%
2016 64.71 109th 408 73.3%
2017 70.49 93rd 410 77.3%
2018 69.72 92nd 410 77.6%
2019 71.97 82nd 400 79.5%
2021 41.27 230th 390 41.0%
2022 72.06 83rd 391 78.8%
2023 88.24 33rd 415 92.0%
2024 83.18 43rd 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 65th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.76 32nd 255 87.5%
2019 27.86 200th 251 20.3%
2022 27.75 203rd 250 18.8%
2024 85.12 21st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.00 45th 355 87.3%
2019 62.87 107th 343 68.8%
2022 57.14 146th 343 57.4%
2023 88.14 24th 329 92.7%
2024 81.86 35th 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 3rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.31 172nd 373 53.9%
2019 75.55 66th 354 81.4%
2021 47.37 174th 334 47.9%
2022 79.51 41st 347 88.2%
2023 93.15 14th 359 96.1%
2024 81.00 45th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.48 77th 261 70.5%
2021 33.06 178th 266 33.1%
2024 84.52 28th 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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Open Quote 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

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 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

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

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 Cambridge High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 82nd of 400 High schoolsRanks 33rd 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)39.777.2
 37.5%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Cambridge School District)4077.4
 37.4%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge High)61.168
 6.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge School District)6067.3
 7.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge High)38.938
 0.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge School District)38.238.2
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Cambridge High)51.948
 3.8%
   10th Grade Science (Cambridge School District)50.949.1
 1.8%
   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 Students272241
 11.4%
African American51
 80%
American Indian00
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic98
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White244222
 9%
Two or More Races96
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.6%13.7%
 4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge High

Students at Cambridge High are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 241 students attended Cambridge High.

Cambridge High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cambridge Elementary
Middle : Nikolay Middle

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


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