Is Cumberland High a good school?

Cumberland High ranks 242 nd of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cumberland High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 299 students attended Cumberland High.

What is the racial makeup of Cumberland High?

Students at Cumberland High are 84% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Cumberland High?

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

Cumberland High

Summary:

Cumberland High is a public high school located in Cumberland, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 299 students. The school is part of the Cumberland School District, which is ranked 277 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of Cumberland High's key strengths is its consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.0% to 98.6% over the past five years, which is notably better than nearby schools. The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.0% over the same period, significantly better than the state average and nearby schools. However, Cumberland High has seen a concerning trend of increasing chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.8% in 2018-2019 to 16.7% in 2022-2023, which the school should address. The school's test scores in subjects like Social Studies, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally on par or slightly below the state and district averages, but have shown some improvement in recent years, particularly in Mathematics.

Compared to nearby schools, Cumberland High generally performs on par or slightly below in terms of test scores and school rankings, but stands out with its higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.8% to 47.1% over the past three years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Cumberland High's spending per student has increased from $13,629 in 2018-2019 to $14,439 in 2020-2021, which is higher than the nearby schools, but it's unclear if this increased spending has directly translated to improved student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1000 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829-9174

(715) 822-5121

District: Cumberland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
242^nd of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,439

Feeder schools for Cumberland High:

Elementary:	Cumberland Elementary
Middle:	Cumberland Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 299

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.6%

Hispanic:

11.0%

American Indian:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cumberland High ranks worse than 56.1% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cumberland 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 (83.6%), Hispanic (11%), American Indian (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cumberland High is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare Cumberland High employs 21.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cumberland High is $14,439.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cumberland High:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland High 242^nd of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Cumberland High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Cumberland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland School District 277^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cumberland High

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Rank History for all students at Cumberland High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2006	69.56	86^th	292	70.5%
2007	63.01	146^th	281	48.0%
2008	73.56	82^nd	437	81.2%
2009	36.75	364^th	438	16.9%
2010	68.73	140^th	450	68.9%
2011	70.22	113^th	445	74.6%
2012	38.24	368^th	452	18.6%
2013	44.11	323^rd	457	29.3%
2014	41.29	336^th	462	27.3%
2015	51.31	300^th	466	35.6%
2016	26.41	334^th	408	18.1%
2017	37.03	268^th	410	34.6%
2018	42.14	243^rd	410	40.7%
2019	28.33	319^th	400	20.3%
2021	41.35	229^th	390	41.3%
2022	64.42	124^th	391	68.3%
2023	39.91	257^th	415	38.1%
2024	47.00	242^nd	431	43.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cumberland High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	43.63	122^nd	226	46.0%
2022	59.31	72^nd	250	71.2%
2023	25.95	226^th	271	16.6%
2024	46.17	181^st	326	44.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Cumberland High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	38.36	243^rd	355	31.5%
2019	23.48	289^th	343	15.7%
2021	45.53	184^th	332	44.6%
2022	59.99	137^th	343	60.1%
2023	30.19	256^th	329	22.2%
2024	54.84	164^th	353	53.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Cumberland High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	41.11	223^rd	373	40.2%
2019	36.24	236^th	354	33.3%
2021	46.10	176^th	334	47.3%
2022	59.61	117^th	347	66.3%
2023	43.82	217^th	359	39.6%
2024	37.92	234^th	365	35.9%

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Rank History for White students at Cumberland High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	24.96	215^th	266	19.2%
2021	28.47	201^st	266	24.4%
2022	56.24	96^th	269	64.3%
2023	31.47	194^th	271	28.4%
2024	36.30	198^th	300	34.0%

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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 Cumberland High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	332	n/a	n/a	n/a	5	n/a	n/a	337
1990	324	1	1	0	6	n/a	n/a	332
1991	477	3	1	0	12	n/a	n/a	493
1992	466	1	1	0	15	n/a	n/a	483
1993	472	1	0	0	17	n/a	n/a	490
1994	310	0	0	0	12	n/a	n/a	322
1995	308	0	0	0	10	n/a	n/a	318
1996	308	0	0	0	10	n/a	n/a	318
1997	317	0	1	1	17	n/a	n/a	336
1998	348	0	1	1	14	n/a	n/a	364
1999	368	0	2	1	20	n/a	n/a	391
2000	384	0	2	3	13	n/a	n/a	402
2001	407	1	3	10	14	n/a	n/a	435
2002	382	3	4	16	11	n/a	n/a	416
2003	382	3	4	16	11	n/a	n/a	416
2004	353	4	4	12	16	n/a	n/a	389
2005	58	0	0	1	7	n/a	n/a	66
2006	365	4	3	12	14	n/a	n/a	398
2007	369	1	1	6	18	n/a	n/a	395
2008	366	3	3	14	12	n/a	n/a	398
2009	345	4	3	20	15	n/a	n/a	387
2010	331	2	4	19	18	n/a	n/a	374
2011	298	1	7	15	20	0	0	341
2012	294	1	4	20	21	0	0	340
2013	273	2	4	14	18	0	0	311
2014	237	2	3	14	21	0	2	279
2015	245	2	1	14	11	0	3	276
2016	243	2	1	13	8	0	1	268
2017	232	1	1	23	12	0	2	271
2018	251	3	3	19	6	1	3	286
2019	249	2	2	21	9	1	2	286
2020	246	2	2	27	12	1	2	292
2021	253	2	1	25	7	1	1	290
2022	270	0	0	30	8	0	2	310
2023	250	0	2	33	10	0	4	299

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 Cumberland High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	337	22.6	14.9	13.9
1990	332	23.6	14.0	14.2
1991	493	30.5	16.1	16.6
1992	483	32.8	14.7	20.9
1993	490	29.7	16.5	16.1
1994	322	22.6	14.2	13.4
1995	318	21.9	14.5	15.4
1996	318	21.9	14.5	15.4
1997	336	22.6	14.9	13.4
1998	364	23.6	15.4	12.6
1999	391	24.1	16.2	24.6
2000	402	26.7	15.1	21.6
2001	435	27.3	15.9	24.1
2002	416	27.1	15.4	16.6
2003	416	27.1	15.4	16.6
2004	389	27.9	13.9	20.6
2005	66	27.6	2.4	n/a
2006	398	26.1	15.2	n/a
2007	395	26.1	15.1	28.6
2008	398	26.1	15.2	25.4
2009	387	24.0	16.1	40.8
2010	374	23.6	15.8	44.9
2011	341	22.1	15.3	49.6
2012	340	19.6	17.3	50.9
2013	311	18.8	16.4	47.3
2014	279	19.6	14.2	49.1
2015	276	n/a	n/a	47.1
2016	268	18.0	14.8	45.1
2017	271	18.3	14.7	38
2018	286	19.8	14.4	28
2019	286	20.0	14.2	35.3
2020	292	20.7	14.0	39.7
2021	290	20.6	14.0	45.9
2022	310	21.4	14.4	47.1
2023	299	21.5	13.9	39.8

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 Cumberland High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	337	22.6	14.9	13.9
1990	332	23.6	14.0	14.2
1991	493	30.5	16.1	16.6
1992	483	32.8	14.7	20.9
1993	490	29.7	16.5	16.1
1994	322	22.6	14.2	13.4
1995	318	21.9	14.5	15.4
1996	318	21.9	14.5	15.4
1997	336	22.6	14.9	13.4
1998	364	23.6	15.4	12.6
1999	391	24.1	16.2	24.6
2000	402	26.7	15.1	21.6
2001	435	27.3	15.9	24.1
2002	416	27.1	15.4	16.6
2003	416	27.1	15.4	16.6
2004	389	27.9	13.9	20.6
2005	66	27.6	2.4	n/a
2006	398	26.1	15.2	n/a
2007	395	26.1	15.1	28.6
2008	398	26.1	15.2	25.4
2009	387	24.0	16.1	40.8
2010	374	23.6	15.8	44.9
2011	341	22.1	15.3	49.6
2012	340	19.6	17.3	50.9
2013	311	18.8	16.4	47.3
2014	279	19.6	14.2	49.1
2015	276	n/a	n/a	47.1
2016	268	18.0	14.8	45.1
2017	271	18.3	14.7	38
2018	286	19.8	14.4	28
2019	286	20.0	14.2	35.3
2020	292	20.7	14.0	39.7
2021	290	20.6	14.0	45.9
2022	310	21.4	14.4	47.1
2023	299	21.5	13.9	39.8

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 Cumberland High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$268 (2.0%)	$13,360 (98.0%)	$13,629
2020	$176 (1.3%)	$13,881 (98.7%)	$14,058
2021	$319 (2.2%)	$14,118 (97.8%)	$14,439

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cumberland 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 319^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 257^th of 415 High schools	17.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Cumberland High)	38.4	29.2	9.1%
10th Grade Social Studies (Cumberland School District)	43.3	29	14.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland High)	23.1	42.9	19.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland School District)	21.8	39.5	17.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland High)	26.9	31.4	4.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland School District)	25.5	29.6	4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Cumberland High)	26.9	30	3.1%
10th Grade Science (Cumberland School District)	27.3	28.4	1.1%
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	286	299	4.5%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	9	10	11.1%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	21	33	57.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	249	250	0.4%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.3%	39.8%	4.5%

Schools Near Cumberland 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
Cumberland High	Public	9-12	1000 8th Ave	Cumberland	54829	Barron County	Cumberland School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 822-5121	299	22	13.9	39.8%	250 (83.6%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (11.0%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	47	242^nd of 431 public high schools	43.9%		39.9	257^th of 415 public high schools	38.1%	15	42.4	47.0	45.5						39.4		$14,439	$319	$14,118
Turtle Lake High	Public	9-12	205 Oak St N	Turtle Lake	54889	Barron County	Turtle Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 986-4470	119	10	11.3	43.7%	107 (89.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	58.1	174^th of 431 public high schools	59.6%		46.8	221^st of 415 public high schools	46.7%	47		45.0	30.0						65.6		$16,113	$606	$15,507
Barron High	Public	9-12	1050 E Woodland Ave	Barron	54812	Barron County	Barron Area School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 537-5627	316	28	11.4	50.0%	237 (75.0%)	27 (8.5%)	28 (8.9%)	5 (1.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.7%)	20.6	377^th of 431 public high schools	12.5%		21	364^th of 415 public high schools	12.3%	13	25.4		26.8						41.1		$15,781	$760	$15,021
Rice Lake High	Public	9-12	30 S Wisconsin Ave	Rice Lake	54868	Barron County	Rice Lake Area School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 234-2181	714	53	13.5	35.2%	632 (88.5%)	4 (0.6%)	36 (5.0%)	7 (1.0%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.6%)	56	180^th of 431 public high schools	58.2%		50.6	198^th of 415 public high schools	52.3%	18	47.6	47.6	43.5						52.0		$12,503	$615	$11,887
Shell Lake Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	271 Highway 63	Shell Lake	54871	Washburn County	Shell Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 468-7814	311	23	13.8	52.7%	276 (88.7%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.5%)	53.6	193^rd of 431 public high schools	55.2%		36.5	278^th of 415 public high schools	33.0%	85			44.0	71.4	46.9	61.9	54.2	36.7	48.8	39.6	$13,841	$264	$13,577
Clayton High	Public	9-12	236 Polk Ave W	Clayton	54004	Polk County	Clayton School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 948-2163	93	9	9.8	39.8%	91 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	40.6	275^th of 431 public high schools	36.2%					(n/a)	38.1	47.6	47.6						27.3		$16,037	$620	$15,417
North Star Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	700 S 1st St	Cameron	54822	Barron County	Cameron School District	Yes	No	No	No	(715) 458-4560	40	1	28.5	45.0%	35 (87.5%)	1 (2.5%)	2 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.0%)								(n/a)											$11,903	$332	$11,572
Cameron High	Public	9-12	750 S 1st St	Cameron	54822	Barron County	Cameron School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 458-4560	276	19	14.3	37.0%	253 (91.7%)	4 (1.4%)	7 (2.5%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)	47.2	241^st of 431 public high schools	44.1%		52	191^st of 415 public high schools	54.0%	50	40.5	36.7	44.3						58.6		$13,404	$339	$13,066

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