Is Chilton High a good school?

Chilton High ranks 211 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Chilton High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 399 students attended Chilton High.

What is the racial makeup of Chilton High?

Students at Chilton High are 84% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Chilton High?

Chilton High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Chilton Elementary Middle : Chilton Middle

Chilton High

Summary:

Chilton High is a public high school located in Chilton, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 399 students. The school is part of the Chilton School District, which is ranked 182 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chilton High has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.7% to 96.7% over the past five years, which is a notable strength compared to the state average. The school also has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.2% to 2.0% over the past five years, lower than the state average. However, Chilton High has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 2.9% in 2018-2019 to 11.1% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern. The school's test scores in subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally on par with or slightly below the state averages, but its performance in Social Studies is notably higher, with 10th-grade students consistently scoring above the state average in the Forward Exam.

Compared to nearby high schools, Chilton High's performance is mixed. While it outperforms some schools in areas like graduation rates and dropout rates, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Elkhart Lake High in test scores and overall statewide rankings. Additionally, Chilton High has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 30.33% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which may be a contributing factor to its lower performance in certain areas.

Detail:

Public 9-12

530 W Main St
Chilton, WI 53014-1369

(920) 849-2358

District: Chilton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
211^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,151

Feeder schools for Chilton High:

Elementary:	Chilton Elementary
Middle:	Chilton Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 399

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.0%

Hispanic:

12.5%

African American:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chilton High ranks better than 51% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.2. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Chilton 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 (84%), Hispanic (12.5%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chilton High is 14. (See more...)

Compare Chilton High employs 28.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chilton High is $11,151.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chilton High:

SchoolDigger ranks Chilton High 211^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Chilton High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Chilton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chilton School District 182^nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chilton High

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Rank History for all students at Chilton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2005	80.44	24^th	287	91.6%
2008	77.54	52^nd	437	88.1%
2009	75.43	72^nd	438	83.6%
2010	68.27	146^th	450	67.6%
2011	74.00	84^th	445	81.1%
2012	62.78	195^th	452	56.9%
2013	57.96	208^th	457	54.5%
2014	77.75	63^rd	462	86.4%
2015	62.88	192^nd	466	58.8%
2016	59.67	144^th	408	64.7%
2017	36.98	269^th	410	34.4%
2018	55.44	167^th	410	59.3%
2019	54.92	168^th	400	58.0%
2021	41.42	228^th	390	41.5%
2022	46.89	195^th	391	50.1%
2023	42.18	245^th	415	41.0%
2024	51.20	211^th	431	51.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chilton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	66.96	57^th	255	77.6%
2019	56.54	90^th	251	64.1%
2021	41.72	129^th	226	42.9%
2022	36.74	174^th	250	30.4%
2023	33.80	204^th	271	24.7%
2024	16.33	289^th	326	11.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Chilton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	49.30	189^th	355	46.8%
2019	76.56	59^th	343	82.8%
2021	37.84	209^th	332	37.0%
2022	45.22	189^th	343	44.9%
2023	36.62	231^st	329	29.8%
2024	46.68	210^th	353	40.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Chilton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	55.25	139^th	373	62.7%
2019	36.33	234^th	354	33.9%
2021	54.86	137^th	334	59.0%
2022	44.20	194^th	347	44.1%
2023	50.84	169^th	359	52.9%
2024	50.42	181^st	365	50.4%

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Rank History for White students at Chilton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	52.19	109^th	261	58.2%
2019	50.38	122^nd	266	54.1%
2021	39.24	152^nd	266	42.9%
2022	42.47	147^th	269	45.4%
2023	40.14	162^nd	271	40.2%
2024	45.10	166^th	300	44.7%

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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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Enrollment information for Chilton High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	548	n/a	5	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	553
1990	377	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	380
1991	568	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	571
1992	376	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	378
1993	372	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	376
1994	408	0	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	413
1995	444	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	447
1996	444	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	447
1997	473	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	476
1998	468	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	469
1999	495	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	497
2000	492	0	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	497
2001	484	1	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	490
2002	467	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	471
2003	467	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	471
2004	455	4	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	462
2005	451	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	459
2006	428	1	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	436
2007	444	1	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	455
2008	416	1	2	8	4	n/a	n/a	431
2009	411	2	3	5	3	n/a	n/a	424
2010	414	4	5	9	2	n/a	n/a	434
2011	379	4	1	12	1	0	2	399
2012	342	2	1	13	1	2	1	362
2013	355	1	1	14	2	3	2	378
2014	322	0	0	22	3	2	3	352
2015	331	0	1	27	2	2	4	367
2016	337	1	1	30	1	2	3	375
2017	348	1	0	32	0	0	6	387
2018	353	1	0	29	2	0	3	388
2019	334	1	1	34	3	0	0	373
2020	329	2	1	37	3	0	2	374
2021	329	4	2	40	3	0	4	382
2022	341	8	3	48	0	1	1	402
2023	335	6	2	50	0	1	5	399

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 Chilton High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	553	34.4	16.0	5.8
1990	380	36.9	10.2	9.7
1991	571	37.1	15.3	4.4
1992	378	24.5	15.4	12.2
1993	376	25.3	14.9	11.7
1994	413	26.0	15.9	9.7
1995	447	27.8	16.1	8.7
1996	447	27.8	16.1	8.7
1997	476	28.9	16.5	9.5
1998	469	28.9	16.2	8.5
1999	497	28.6	17.4	15.1
2000	497	28.7	17.3	14.9
2001	490	29.3	16.7	12.7
2002	471	32.1	14.7	7
2003	471	32.1	14.7	7
2004	462	28.5	16.2	9.3
2005	459	31.6	14.5	n/a
2006	436	31.0	14.1	n/a
2007	455	28.9	15.7	14.3
2008	431	27.6	15.6	17.6
2009	424	27.7	15.3	16.3
2010	434	27.9	15.5	21.7
2011	399	28.4	14.0	23.6
2012	362	27.2	13.2	21.8
2013	378	28.8	13.1	26.2
2014	352	29.0	12.1	23
2015	367	n/a	n/a	26.7
2016	375	27.0	13.8	24
2017	387	28.5	13.5	20.9
2018	388	29.0	13.3	20.1
2019	373	29.8	12.5	24.7
2020	374	29.4	12.6	23.3
2021	382	29.4	12.9	26.7
2022	402	31.4	12.7	23.6
2023	399	28.3	14.0	30.3

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 Chilton High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	553	34.4	16.0	5.8
1990	380	36.9	10.2	9.7
1991	571	37.1	15.3	4.4
1992	378	24.5	15.4	12.2
1993	376	25.3	14.9	11.7
1994	413	26.0	15.9	9.7
1995	447	27.8	16.1	8.7
1996	447	27.8	16.1	8.7
1997	476	28.9	16.5	9.5
1998	469	28.9	16.2	8.5
1999	497	28.6	17.4	15.1
2000	497	28.7	17.3	14.9
2001	490	29.3	16.7	12.7
2002	471	32.1	14.7	7
2003	471	32.1	14.7	7
2004	462	28.5	16.2	9.3
2005	459	31.6	14.5	n/a
2006	436	31.0	14.1	n/a
2007	455	28.9	15.7	14.3
2008	431	27.6	15.6	17.6
2009	424	27.7	15.3	16.3
2010	434	27.9	15.5	21.7
2011	399	28.4	14.0	23.6
2012	362	27.2	13.2	21.8
2013	378	28.8	13.1	26.2
2014	352	29.0	12.1	23
2015	367	n/a	n/a	26.7
2016	375	27.0	13.8	24
2017	387	28.5	13.5	20.9
2018	388	29.0	13.3	20.1
2019	373	29.8	12.5	24.7
2020	374	29.4	12.6	23.3
2021	382	29.4	12.9	26.7
2022	402	31.4	12.7	23.6
2023	399	28.3	14.0	30.3

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 Chilton High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$130 (1.2%)	$10,993 (98.8%)	$11,123
2020	$358 (3.2%)	$10,994 (96.9%)	$11,351
2021	$456 (4.1%)	$10,695 (95.9%)	$11,151

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chilton 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 168^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 245^th of 415 High schools	17%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Chilton High)	52.2	47.4	4.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Chilton School District)	52.2	47.4	4.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Chilton High)	37.2	40.5	3.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Chilton School District)	37.2	40.5	3.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Chilton High)	27.9	29.8	1.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Chilton School District)	27.9	29.8	1.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Chilton High)	41.9	25	16.9%
10th Grade Science (Chilton School District)	41.9	25	16.9%
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	373	399	7%
African American	1	6	500%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	34	50	47.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	334	335	0.3%
Two or More Races	0	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.7%	30.3%	5.7%

Schools Near Chilton 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 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th 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
Chilton High	Public	9-12	530 W Main St	Chilton	53014	Calumet County	Chilton School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 849-2358	399	28	14.0	30.3%	335 (84.0%)	6 (1.5%)	50 (12.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	51.2	211^th of 431 public high schools	51.0%		42.2	245^th of 415 public high schools	41.0%	34	51.1	41.5	48.9						38.6		$11,151	$456	$10,695
New Holstein High	Public	9-12	1715 Plymouth St	New Holstein	53061	Calumet County	New Holstein School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 898-4256	321	23	13.9	15.9%	284 (88.5%)	2 (0.6%)	25 (7.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	49	230^th of 431 public high schools	46.6%		74.1	79^th of 415 public high schools	81.0%	151	46.7	44.0	38.7						50.0		$12,995	$718	$12,277
Stockbridge High	Public	9-12	110 School St	Stockbridge	53088	Calumet County	Stockbridge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 439-1158	53	6	8.6	5.7%	50 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	26.6	346^th of 431 public high schools	19.7%					(n/a)		35.3	35.3								$16,114	$485	$15,629
Hilbert High	Public	9-12	1139 W Milwaukee St	Hilbert	54129	Calumet County	Hilbert School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 853-3558	140	13	10.6	26.4%	116 (82.9%)	2 (1.4%)	19 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	56	181^st of 431 public high schools	58.0%		75.5	72^nd of 415 public high schools	82.7%	109	46.0	48.7	48.7						45.5		$12,892	$399	$12,493
Kiel High	Public	9-12	210 Raider Hts	Kiel	53042	Manitowoc County	Kiel Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 894-2263	379	26	14.6	22.2%	337 (88.9%)	5 (1.3%)	23 (6.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	65	130^th of 431 public high schools	69.8%		58.9	157^th of 415 public high schools	62.2%	27	54.5	54.5	54.5						36.6		$13,323	$312	$13,012
Kiel eSchool	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	416 Paine St	Kiel	53042	Manitowoc County	Kiel Area School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(920) 894-2266	49	2	27.0	14.3%	38 (77.6%)	3 (6.1%)	3 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.2%)								(n/a)											$10,436	$239	$10,198
Brillion High	Public	9-12	W1101 County Road HR	Brillion	54110	Calumet County	Brillion School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 756-9238	341	25	13.4	17.6%	300 (88.0%)	5 (1.5%)	25 (7.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	61.5	154^th of 431 public high schools	64.3%		47	220^th of 415 public high schools	47.0%	66	48.8	53.8	50.0						44.9		$11,643	$335	$11,308
Reedsville Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	340 Manitowoc St	Reedsville	54230	Manitowoc County	Reedsville School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 754-4341	264	19	14.0	23.9%	221 (83.7%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (13.3%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	47.7	237^th of 431 public high schools	45.0%		34.4	288^th of 415 public high schools	30.6%	51	34.0	48.9	38.3	21.2	17.9	21.2	32.1	42.9	56.5	35.7	$14,304	$605	$13,700
Valders High	Public	9-12	201 W Wilson St	Valders	54245	Manitowoc County	Valders Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 775-9530	301	33	9.1	22.6%	277 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	49	231^st of 431 public high schools	46.4%		58.3	161^st of 415 public high schools	61.2%	70	50.8	42.9	41.3						43.6		$15,655	$409	$15,246
Elkhart Lake High	Public	9-12	201 N Lincoln St	Elkhart Lake	53020	Sheboygan County	Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 876-3381	148	13	11.2	2.0%	126 (85.1%)	1 (0.7%)	16 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	72.6	88^th of 431 public high schools	79.6%		90.1	25^th of 415 public high schools	94.0%	63	61.3	61.3	64.5						42.0		$17,347	$460	$16,887

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Impact of COVID-19 on Chilton High

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