North High

Summary:

North High is a public high school located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,663 students. It is part of the Eau Claire Area School District, which is ranked 217 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North High has consistently maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 89.6% in 2019-2020 to 93.1% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average but lower than nearby schools like Memorial High (95.7% in 2022-2023), Colfax High (94.0% in 2022-2023), and Fall Creek High (96.4% in 2022-2023). However, North High has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 22.6% in 2018-2019 to 36.8% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the nearby Memorial High (27.0% in 2022-2023) and the state average.

North High's test scores in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the Eau Claire Area School District and the state averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with North High ranking 235th out of 329 Wisconsin high schools for female students, but 157th out of 359 for male students. Additionally, North High has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 41.07% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the nearby Memorial High (27% in 2022-2023) and Altoona High (32.98% in 2022-2023).


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1801 Piedmont Rd
       Eau Claire, WI  54703-0800


(715) 852-6600

District: Eau Claire Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
204th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,727 Help


Feeder schools for North High:

Elementary:    Davey Elementary
    Lakeshore Elementary
    Locust Lane Elementary
    Longfellow Elementary
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Middle:    Northstar Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  1,572

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.0%
Asian:
12.8%
Hispanic:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.7% Help


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Compare Details North High ranks better than 52.7% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.31. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North 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 North High has the largest high school student body size in the Eau Claire Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (73%), Asian (12.8%), Hispanic (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Eau Claire Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North High is 15.9, which is the 2nd best among 2 high schools in the Eau Claire Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North High is $11,727, which is the 2nd highest among 2 high schools in the Eau Claire Area School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North High:

SchoolDigger ranks North High 204th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See North High in the ranking list.)

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Eau Claire Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Eau Claire Area School District 217th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North High

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Rank History for all students at North High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.30 226th 275 17.8%
2005 54.06 182nd 287 36.6%
2006 48.60 217th 292 25.7%
2007 54.75 189th 281 32.7%
2008 44.11 329th 437 24.7%
2009 41.97 342nd 438 21.9%
2010 47.32 336th 450 25.3%
2011 45.82 338th 445 24.0%
2012 41.32 354th 452 21.7%
2013 40.56 344th 457 24.7%
2014 48.81 299th 462 35.3%
2015 58.75 240th 466 48.5%
2016 60.39 141st 408 65.4%
2017 55.30 165th 410 59.8%
2018 32.27 309th 410 24.6%
2019 40.08 251st 400 37.3%
2021 64.26 124th 390 68.2%
2022 45.86 200th 391 48.8%
2023 49.36 208th 415 49.9%
2024 52.31 204th 431 52.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at North High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.43 28th 37 24.3%
2023 61.76 13th 56 76.8%
2024 35.89 42nd 71 40.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.47 43rd 55 21.8%
2024 30.14 72nd 95 24.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.33 202nd 255 20.8%
2019 30.75 185th 251 26.3%
2021 62.03 65th 226 71.2%
2022 41.36 150th 250 40.0%
2023 42.37 167th 271 38.4%
2024 56.73 128th 326 60.7%
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Rank History for Female students at North High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.45 290th 355 18.3%
2019 35.76 235th 343 31.5%
2021 52.63 153rd 332 53.9%
2022 48.80 177th 343 48.4%
2023 35.46 235th 329 28.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.12 26th 40 35.0%
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Rank History for Male students at North High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.12 252nd 373 32.4%
2019 39.37 220th 354 37.9%
2021 67.00 84th 334 74.9%
2022 39.57 219th 347 36.9%
2023 52.80 157th 359 56.3%
2024 48.42 188th 365 48.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at North High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.85 47th 51 7.8%
2019 13.68 42nd 44 4.5%
2023 18.17 43rd 50 14.0%
2024 29.30 36th 51 29.4%
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Rank History for African American students at North High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.17 4th 20 80.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.75 29th 97 70.1%
2024 42.12 68th 119 42.9%
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Rank History for White students at North High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.71 190th 261 27.2%
2019 40.33 155th 266 41.7%
2021 64.57 69th 266 74.1%
2022 46.66 128th 269 52.4%
2023 43.87 146th 271 46.1%
2024 48.44 158th 300 47.3%
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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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Enrollment information for North High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1128 3 36 2 11 n/a n/a 0 1180
1989 1091 3 52 3 7 n/a n/a 0 1156
1990 1021 6 74 5 8 n/a n/a 0 1114
1991 1318 3 77 5 13 n/a n/a 0 1416
1992 1309 12 85 6 11 n/a n/a 0 1423
1993 1401 5 78 5 12 n/a n/a 0 1501
1994 1448 2 109 10 10 n/a n/a 0 1579
1995 1470 7 129 17 9 n/a n/a 0 1632
1996 1470 7 129 17 9 n/a n/a 0 1632
1997 1488 6 132 13 5 n/a n/a 0 1644
1998 1469 5 138 11 3 n/a n/a 0 1626
1999 1523 8 189 12 6 n/a n/a 0 1738
2000 1527 16 203 11 5 n/a n/a 0 1762
2001 1463 13 224 13 6 n/a n/a 0 1719
2002 1258 13 221 12 18 n/a n/a 0 1522
2003 1258 13 221 12 18 n/a n/a 0 1522
2004 1311 15 219 13 23 n/a n/a 0 1581
2005 1300 18 231 24 22 n/a n/a 0 1595
2006 1345 26 277 25 23 n/a n/a 0 1696
2007 1289 35 269 27 21 n/a n/a 0 1641
2008 1201 34 288 20 11 n/a n/a 0 1554
2009 1166 42 247 19 13 n/a n/a 0 1487
2010 1139 38 255 20 12 n/a n/a 0 1464
2011 1086 27 243 25 11 0 22 0 1414
2012 1061 26 209 28 7 1 25 0 1357
2013 1056 24 215 32 10 1 30 0 1368
2014 1030 24 196 32 7 2 38 0 1329
2015 1023 31 178 46 14 2 42 0 1336
2016 1008 33 185 47 8 1 44 0 1326
2017 1018 45 184 44 10 1 38 0 1340
2018 1024 54 191 51 9 0 32 0 1361
2019 1067 52 181 37 12 2 57 0 1408
2020 1164 50 185 55 14 3 63 0 1534
2021 1201 40 178 60 14 3 69 0 1565
2022 1199 38 173 73 12 4 80 0 1579
2023 1251 45 181 84 14 3 82 3 1663
2024 1147 41 202 87 9 3 75 8 1572

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 North High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1180 63.7 18.5 16.4
1989 1156 63.1 18.3 10.4
1990 1114 62.0 17.9 9.8
1991 1416 77.6 18.2 12.2
1992 1423 81.3 17.5 16.5
1993 1501 71.4 21.0 17.9
1994 1579 87.3 18.1 19.4
1995 1632 93.3 17.5 20
1996 1632 93.3 17.5 20
1997 1644 95.8 17.2 20.7
1998 1626 93.8 17.3 21.4
1999 1738 99.5 17.5 30
2000 1762 109.4 16.1 25.4
2001 1719 105.8 16.2 25.7
2002 1522 106.1 14.3 29.5
2003 1522 106.1 14.3 29.5
2004 1581 106.6 14.8 31.4
2005 1595 103.2 15.5 n/a
2006 1696 106.5 15.9 n/a
2007 1641 104.0 15.8 35.6
2008 1554 91.9 16.9 37.6
2009 1487 89.4 16.6 38.5
2010 1464 87.5 16.7 40.5
2011 1414 86.8 16.2 43
2012 1357 86.9 15.6 40.2
2013 1368 86.2 15.8 43.1
2014 1329 87.5 15.1 43.2
2015 1336 n/a n/a 42.7
2016 1326 86.0 15.4 42.8
2017 1340 87.6 15.2 36.1
2018 1361 89.8 15.1 33.3
2019 1408 86.6 16.2 38.8
2020 1534 88.4 17.3 39.8
2021 1565 92.3 16.9 43.2
2022 1579 95.9 16.4 43.6
2023 1663 94.5 17.5 41.1
2024 1572 98.6 15.9 42.7

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 North High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1180 63.7 18.5 16.4
1989 1156 63.1 18.3 10.4
1990 1114 62.0 17.9 9.8
1991 1416 77.6 18.2 12.2
1992 1423 81.3 17.5 16.5
1993 1501 71.4 21.0 17.9
1994 1579 87.3 18.1 19.4
1995 1632 93.3 17.5 20
1996 1632 93.3 17.5 20
1997 1644 95.8 17.2 20.7
1998 1626 93.8 17.3 21.4
1999 1738 99.5 17.5 30
2000 1762 109.4 16.1 25.4
2001 1719 105.8 16.2 25.7
2002 1522 106.1 14.3 29.5
2003 1522 106.1 14.3 29.5
2004 1581 106.6 14.8 31.4
2005 1595 103.2 15.5 n/a
2006 1696 106.5 15.9 n/a
2007 1641 104.0 15.8 35.6
2008 1554 91.9 16.9 37.6
2009 1487 89.4 16.6 38.5
2010 1464 87.5 16.7 40.5
2011 1414 86.8 16.2 43
2012 1357 86.9 15.6 40.2
2013 1368 86.2 15.8 43.1
2014 1329 87.5 15.1 43.2
2015 1336 n/a n/a 42.7
2016 1326 86.0 15.4 42.8
2017 1340 87.6 15.2 36.1
2018 1361 89.8 15.1 33.3
2019 1408 86.6 16.2 38.8
2020 1534 88.4 17.3 39.8
2021 1565 92.3 16.9 43.2
2022 1579 95.9 16.4 43.6
2023 1663 94.5 17.5 41.1
2024 1572 98.6 15.9 42.7

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 North High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $310 (2.7%) $11,289 (97.3%) $11,600
2020 $225 (2.1%) $10,747 (97.9%) $10,972
2021 $312 (2.7%) $11,415 (97.3%) $11,727

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 251st of 400 High schoolsRanks 208th of 415 High schools
 12.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (North High)47.846.7
 1.1%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Eau Claire Area School District)50.350.4
 0.1%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (North High)28.243
 14.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Eau Claire Area School District)40.250.9
 10.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (North High)3232.6
 0.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Eau Claire Area School District)40.838.4
 2.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (North High)29.630.3
 0.7%
   10th Grade Science (Eau Claire Area School District)37.136
 1%
   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 Students14081663
 18.1%
African American5245
 13.5%
American Indian1214
 16.7%
Asian181181
Hispanic3784
 127%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White10671251
 17.2%
Two or More Races5782
 43.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.8%41.1%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North High

Students at North High are 73% White, 13% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,572 students attended North High.

North High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Davey Elementary
Elementary : Lakeshore Elementary
Elementary : Locust Lane Elementary
Elementary : Longfellow Elementary
Elementary : Northwoods Elementary
Elementary : Roosevelt Elementary
Elementary : Sherman Elementary
Middle : Northstar Middle

North High ranks 204th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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