Cornell High

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Cornell High ranks 286 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cornell High is a public high school serving 109 students in grades 9-12 in Cornell, Wisconsin, which is part of the Cornell School District. The school has a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with strong graduation and low dropout rates, but fluctuating academic performance compared to other Wisconsin high schools.

One of Cornell High's key strengths is its high graduation rates, which have ranged from 78.9% to 100% in recent years, generally higher than nearby schools like Bloomer High (99% in 2022-2023) and Stanley-Boyd High (96.5% in 2022-2023). The school also has low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 2.8%, lower than Bloomer High (0.2% in 2022-2023) and Stanley-Boyd High (0.9% in 2022-2023). Additionally, Cornell High has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, from 0% to 5.9%, compared to nearby schools like Cadott High (15.3% in 2022-2023).

However, Cornell High's academic performance, as measured by test scores, has been mixed, with scores generally on par with or slightly below state and district averages. The school's statewide ranking has also fluctuated over the years, ranging from 125th out of 457 high schools in 2012-2013 to 399th out of 452 high schools in 2011-2012. This suggests the school has experienced some ups and downs in its performance compared to other Wisconsin high schools. Despite these challenges, Cornell High appears to be effective in supporting student retention and engagement, which is reflected in its stronger graduation and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

708 Bridge St
Cornell, WI 54732

(715) 861-6947

District: Cornell School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
286^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,805

Feeder schools for Cornell High:

Elementary:	Cornell Elementary
Middle:	Cornell Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 104

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

Hispanic:

2.9%

American Indian:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cornell High ranks worse than 66.4% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.52. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cornell 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 (92.3%), Hispanic (2.9%), American Indian (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cornell High is 16.1. (See more...)

Compare Cornell High employs 6.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cornell High is $16,805.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cornell High:

SchoolDigger ranks Cornell High 286^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Cornell High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Cornell School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cornell School District 257^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cornell High

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Rank History for all students at Cornell High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2005	42.84	231^st	287	19.5%
2006	40.13	235^th	292	19.5%
2008	48.54	309^th	437	29.3%
2009	36.86	363^rd	438	17.1%
2010	34.58	386^th	450	14.2%
2011	42.72	360^th	445	19.1%
2012	28.51	399^th	452	11.7%
2013	67.73	125^th	457	72.6%
2014	45.52	315^th	462	31.8%
2015	67.44	145^th	466	68.9%
2016	51.70	187^th	408	54.2%
2019	35.53	275^th	400	31.3%
2021	52.79	167^th	390	57.2%
2022	33.66	280^th	391	28.4%
2023	36.13	281^st	415	32.3%
2024	38.52	286^th	431	33.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cornell High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	49.25	115^th	250	54.0%
2023	45.20	150^th	271	44.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Cornell High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	47.01	187^th	343	45.5%
2023	48.16	172^nd	329	47.7%
2024	37.17	251^st	353	28.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Cornell High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	57.62	123^rd	334	63.2%
2022	32.73	250^th	347	28.0%
2023	29.97	271^st	359	24.5%

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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 Cornell High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	317	1	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	323
1990	295	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	298
1991	269	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	272
1992	262	0	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	271
1993	271	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	275
1994	268	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	270
1995	275	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	277
1996	275	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	277
1997	292	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	295
1998	262	3	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	268
1999	274	2	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	280
2000	267	2	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	272
2001	261	2	1	1	4	n/a	n/a	269
2002	250	2	3	0	3	n/a	n/a	258
2003	250	2	3	0	3	n/a	n/a	258
2004	262	1	5	0	4	n/a	n/a	272
2005	259	2	3	0	4	n/a	n/a	268
2006	252	3	5	1	5	n/a	n/a	266
2007	245	2	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	251
2008	227	0	2	1	3	n/a	n/a	233
2009	207	1	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	215
2010	220	2	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	227
2011	202	1	0	5	1	0	0	209
2012	126	1	1	4	1	0	0	133
2013	119	1	0	3	2	0	0	125
2014	124	2	0	1	1	0	0	128
2015	113	1	0	0	0	0	1	115
2016	101	1	0	1	0	0	1	104
2017	104	1	0	4	0	0	1	110
2018	100	3	0	2	2	0	0	107
2019	96	1	1	4	1	0	1	104
2020	104	0	1	2	1	0	3	111
2021	92	0	1	4	1	0	2	100
2022	92	0	1	2	1	0	1	97
2023	102	0	1	4	1	0	1	109
2024	96	0	1	3	2	0	2	104

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 Cornell High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	323	23.0	14.0	26
1990	298	23.0	12.9	21.8
1991	272	23.8	11.4	22.1
1992	271	23.8	11.3	25.8
1993	275	22.8	12.1	28.7
1994	270	21.9	12.3	27.8
1995	277	22.2	12.5	27.8
1996	277	22.2	12.5	27.8
1997	295	23.0	12.8	28.1
1998	268	23.1	11.6	25.4
1999	280	23.6	11.9	32.1
2000	272	22.9	11.9	38.2
2001	269	22.3	12.1	38.3
2002	258	21.7	11.9	42.6
2003	258	21.7	11.9	42.6
2004	272	19.9	13.7	42.6
2005	268	20.0	13.4	n/a
2006	266	17.4	15.3	n/a
2007	251	17.1	14.7	44.2
2008	233	17.0	13.7	46.4
2009	215	15.6	13.8	47.9
2010	227	14.1	16.0	51.1
2011	209	13.3	15.6	52.2
2012	133	8.5	15.5	57.1
2013	125	9.6	12.9	53.6
2014	128	9.2	13.8	47.7
2015	115	n/a	n/a	51.3
2016	104	9.0	11.5	47.1
2017	110	9.0	12.1	51.8
2018	107	8.7	12.2	51.4
2019	104	7.6	13.5	44.2
2020	111	7.0	15.8	52.3
2021	100	7.0	14.2	50
2022	97	7.0	13.7	43.3
2023	109	6.9	15.7	52.3
2024	104	6.4	16.1	56.7

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 Cornell High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	323	23.0	14.0	26
1990	298	23.0	12.9	21.8
1991	272	23.8	11.4	22.1
1992	271	23.8	11.3	25.8
1993	275	22.8	12.1	28.7
1994	270	21.9	12.3	27.8
1995	277	22.2	12.5	27.8
1996	277	22.2	12.5	27.8
1997	295	23.0	12.8	28.1
1998	268	23.1	11.6	25.4
1999	280	23.6	11.9	32.1
2000	272	22.9	11.9	38.2
2001	269	22.3	12.1	38.3
2002	258	21.7	11.9	42.6
2003	258	21.7	11.9	42.6
2004	272	19.9	13.7	42.6
2005	268	20.0	13.4	n/a
2006	266	17.4	15.3	n/a
2007	251	17.1	14.7	44.2
2008	233	17.0	13.7	46.4
2009	215	15.6	13.8	47.9
2010	227	14.1	16.0	51.1
2011	209	13.3	15.6	52.2
2012	133	8.5	15.5	57.1
2013	125	9.6	12.9	53.6
2014	128	9.2	13.8	47.7
2015	115	n/a	n/a	51.3
2016	104	9.0	11.5	47.1
2017	110	9.0	12.1	51.8
2018	107	8.7	12.2	51.4
2019	104	7.6	13.5	44.2
2020	111	7.0	15.8	52.3
2021	100	7.0	14.2	50
2022	97	7.0	13.7	43.3
2023	109	6.9	15.7	52.3
2024	104	6.4	16.1	56.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cornell High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$322 (3.9%)	$8,015 (96.1%)	$8,337
2020	$750 (5.8%)	$12,256 (94.2%)	$13,007
2021	$1,555 (9.3%)	$15,249 (90.7%)	$16,805

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cornell 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 275^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 281^st of 415 High schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Cornell High)	35	41.7	6.7%
10th Grade Social Studies (Cornell School District)	35	41.7	6.7%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Cornell High)	30.8	26.7	4.1%
10th Grade Science (Cornell School District)	30.8	26.7	4.1%
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	104	109	4.8%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	4	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	96	102	6.3%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.2%	52.3%	8.1%

Schools Near Cornell 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
Cornell High	Public	9-12	708 Bridge St	Cornell	54732	Chippewa County	Cornell School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 861-6947	104	6	16.1	56.7%	96 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	38.5	286^th of 431 public high schools	33.6%		36.1	281^st of 415 public high schools	32.3%	5			25.0						52.4		$16,805	$1,555	$15,249
Holcombe High	Public	9-12	27331 262nd Ave	Holcombe	54745	Chippewa County	Lake Holcombe School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 595-4241	82	8	10.4	46.3%	80 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)								(n/a)									44.4		$17,558	$752	$16,806
Cadott High	Public	9-12	426 Myrtle St	Cadott	54727	Chippewa County	Cadott Community School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 289-3795	252	20	12.8	42.9%	242 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	28.5	332^nd of 431 public high schools	23.0%		21.5	361^st of 415 public high schools	13.0%	29	37.1	32.3	30.7						45.0		$17,357	$805	$16,551
Gilman High	Public	7-12	325 N Fifth Ave	Gilman	54433	Taylor County	Gilman School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 447-8211	144	10	14.2	43.1%	139 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	24.2	361^st of 431 public high schools	16.2%		24.7	340^th of 415 public high schools	18.1%	21		37.9		44.4	34.6	50.0	50.0	57.7	21.1	61.5	$20,188	$2,901	$17,287
Bloomer High	Public	9-12	1310 17th Ave	Bloomer	54724	Chippewa County	Bloomer School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 568-5300	398	28	14.1	30.9%	384 (96.5%)	5 (1.3%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45.3	252^nd of 431 public high schools	41.5%		37.5	274^th of 415 public high schools	34.0%	22	46.2	34.4	41.9						50.5		$12,471	$310	$12,162
Stanley Correctional Institution	Public	9-12	100 Corrections Dr	Stanley	54768	Chippewa County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(715) 644-2960	1	0			0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Stanley-Boyd High	Public	9-12	507 E 1st Ave	Stanley	54768	Chippewa County	Stanley-Boyd Area School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 644-5534	320	25	12.7	42.5%	295 (92.2%)	3 (0.9%)	9 (2.8%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	72.6	87^th of 431 public high schools	79.8%		40.4	255^th of 415 public high schools	38.6%	168	43.5	62.3	58.0						57.5		$12,300	$764	$11,537
Chippewa Valley Correctional Treatment Facililty	Public	9-12	2909 E Park Ave	Chippewa Falls	54729	Chippewa County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(715) 720-2850	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Cornell High

What schools feed into Cornell High?

Cornell High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cornell Elementary
Middle : Cornell Middle

Is Cornell High a good school?

Cornell High ranks 286^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Cornell High in?

Cornell School District

What is the racial makeup of Cornell High?

Students at Cornell High are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Cornell High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 104 students attended Cornell High.

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