School of Options and Applied Research High

Summary:

The School of Options and Applied Research High is a public charter high school located in Eagle River, Wisconsin, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 32 students. It is part of the Northland Pines School District, which is ranked 186 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has experienced a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 30th out of 391 Wisconsin high schools in 2021-2022 to 412th out of 431 schools in 2023-2024, receiving a 0-star rating. This decline is particularly concerning for specific student groups, such as male students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who rank even lower. However, the school has maintained a consistently high 100% four-year graduation rate, which is significantly higher than the state average. Conversely, the school has seen a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, from 14.8% in 2018-2019 to 48.1% in 2022-2023, which is a significant issue that the school should address.

Compared to the nearby Northland Pines High School, the School of Options and Applied Research High generally underperforms in terms of statewide ranking, test scores, and other key metrics. However, the school's student-to-teacher ratio is significantly lower than Northland Pines High, which may indicate a more personalized learning environment. Overall, the data suggests that the School of Options and Applied Research High faces several challenges and may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes and better serve its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 8-12

1700 Pleasure Island Road
Eagle River, WI 54521

(715) 547-3619

District: Northland Pines School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
412^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,907

Student/teacher ratio: 7.8

Number of students: 32

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

American Indian:

6.3%

African American:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details School of Options and Applied Research High ranks worse than 95.6% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.13. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of School of Options and Applied Research High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (90.6%), American Indian (6.3%), African American (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at School of Options and Applied Research High is 7.8. (See more...)

Compare School of Options and Applied Research High employs 4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at School of Options and Applied Research High is $12,907.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

School of Options and Applied Research High:

SchoolDigger ranks School of Options and Applied Research High 412^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See School of Options and Applied Research High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

Northland Pines School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northland Pines School District 186^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for School of Options and Applied Research High

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Rank History for all students at School of Options and Applied Research High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	88.08	30^th	391	92.3%
2024	9.13	412^th	431	4.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at School of Options and Applied Research High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	19.75	281^st	326	13.8%

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Rank History for Male students at School of Options and Applied Research High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	7.75	349^th	365	4.4%

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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 School of Options and Applied Research High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	10	0	0	1	0	0	11
2017	16	0	0	1	0	1	18
2018	20	0	0	1	0	0	21
2019	22	0	1	1	0	2	26
2020	23	0	1	0	0	2	26
2021	26	0	1	0	1	3	31
2022	23	1	0	0	1	3	28
2023	29	1	0	0	2	0	32

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 School of Options and Applied Research High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	11	2.0	5.5	63.6
2017	18	3.0	6.0	44.4
2018	21	1.7	12.0	33.3
2019	26	2.2	11.5	53.8
2020	26	2.3	11.0	34.6
2021	31	3.5	8.8	41.9
2022	28	3.0	9.0	46.4
2023	32	4.0	7.8	46.9

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 School of Options and Applied Research High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	11	2.0	5.5	63.6
2017	18	3.0	6.0	44.4
2018	21	1.7	12.0	33.3
2019	26	2.2	11.5	53.8
2020	26	2.3	11.0	34.6
2021	31	3.5	8.8	41.9
2022	28	3.0	9.0	46.4
2023	32	4.0	7.8	46.9

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 School of Options and Applied Research High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$416 (3.9%)	$10,339 (96.1%)	$10,756
2020	$352 (2.5%)	$13,553 (97.5%)	$13,905
2021	$601 (4.7%)	$12,306 (95.3%)	$12,907

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on School of Options and Applied Research 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (School of Options and Applied Research High)	50	20	30%
10th Grade Social Studies (Northland Pines School District)	52.2	44.4	7.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	26	32	23.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	2
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	22	29	31.8%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.8%	46.9%	7%

Schools Near School of Options and Applied Research 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 Social Studies (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 Social Studies 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
School of Options and Applied Research High	Public, Charter	8-12	1700 Pleasure Island Road	Eagle River	54521	Vilas County	Northland Pines School District	Yes	No	No	No	(715) 547-3619	32	4	7.8	46.9%	29 (90.6%)	1 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.1	412^th of 431 public high schools	4.4%					(n/a)	29.2	12.5	16.7	42.9	$12,907	$601	$12,306
Northland Pines High	Public	9-12	1800 Pleasure Island Rd	Eagle River	54521	Vilas County	Northland Pines School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 479-4473	417	30	13.7	42.0%	367 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.8%)	73.1	86^th of 431 public high schools	80.0%		72.9	84^th of 415 public high schools	79.8%	2	54.6	50.5	51.5	66.7	$17,048	$1,393	$15,656
Three Lakes High	Public	9-12	6930 W School St	Three Lakes	54562	Oneida County	Three Lakes School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 546-3321	152	14	10.8	34.2%	147 (96.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.1	317^th of 431 public high schools	26.5%		43.7	240^th of 415 public high schools	42.2%	77	21.1	42.1	34.2	47.6	$23,028	$616	$22,411
Phelps High	Public	9-12	4451 Old School Rd	Phelps	54554	Vilas County	Phelps School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 545-2724	29	4	7.2	48.3%	27 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)								(n/a)				71.4	$22,109	$1,202	$20,907

Frequently Asked Questions about School of Options and Applied Research High

Is School of Options and Applied Research High a good school?

School of Options and Applied Research High ranks in the bottom 4.4% of Wisconsin high schools.

What district is School of Options and Applied Research High in?

Northland Pines School District

How many students attend School of Options and Applied Research High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 32 students attended School of Options and Applied Research High.

What is the racial makeup of School of Options and Applied Research High?

Students at School of Options and Applied Research High are 91% White, 6% American Indian, 3% African American.

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