Edgar High

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Edgar High ranks 168 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Edgar High is a public high school located in Edgar, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 201 students. The school is part of the Edgar School District, which is ranked 193 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edgar High has consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 89.1% to 97.8% over the past 5 years, which is generally higher than the nearby schools. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.5% in 2018-2019 to 24.9% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the nearby schools. Colby High and Abbotsford Middle/Senior High tend to have lower test scores compared to Edgar High, which performs on par with or slightly below the state averages. Edgar High also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 24.57% to 30.85% over the past 3 years, which is higher than some of the nearby schools like Mosinee High and Stratford High.

While Edgar High has several strengths, such as its high graduation rates, the increase in chronic absenteeism and the need to close the performance gap with the top-performing nearby schools indicate that there are opportunities for the school to improve and better support its students. By addressing the rising chronic absenteeism, continuing to support its students' academic success, and learning from the practices of higher-performing nearby schools, Edgar High can strive to provide an even more robust and effective educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

203 E Birch St
Edgar, WI 54426

(715) 352-2352

District: Edgar School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
168^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,291

Feeder schools for Edgar High:

Elementary:	Edgar Elementary
Middle:	Edgar Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 201

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.0%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edgar High ranks better than 61% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.38. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Edgar 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 (94%), Hispanic (3.5%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edgar High is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Edgar High employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edgar High is $15,291.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edgar High:

SchoolDigger ranks Edgar High 168^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Edgar High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Edgar School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edgar School District 193^rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Edgar High

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Rank History for all students at Edgar High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2006	77.27	41^st	292	86.0%
2008	71.35	103^rd	437	76.4%
2009	71.89	99^th	438	77.4%
2010	51.04	314^th	450	30.2%
2011	66.51	155^th	445	65.2%
2012	81.74	23^rd	452	94.9%
2013	52.77	267^th	457	41.6%
2014	44.09	325^th	462	29.7%
2015	70.70	112^th	466	76.0%
2016	48.13	217^th	408	46.8%
2017	46.44	219^th	410	46.6%
2018	37.25	276^th	410	32.7%
2019	31.51	299^th	400	25.3%
2021	34.71	263^rd	390	32.6%
2022	32.01	285^th	391	27.1%
2023	39.65	259^th	415	37.6%
2024	59.38	168^th	431	61.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edgar High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	50.59	110^th	255	56.9%
2024	70.25	65^th	326	80.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Edgar High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	79.78	47^th	355	86.8%
2021	56.43	142^nd	332	57.2%
2022	33.32	246^th	343	28.3%
2023	38.21	222^nd	329	32.5%
2024	69.97	87^th	353	75.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Edgar High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	25.69	312^th	373	16.4%
2019	37.39	227^th	354	35.9%
2021	29.51	251^st	334	24.9%
2022	38.59	222^nd	347	36.0%
2023	56.81	139^th	359	61.3%
2024	42.77	210^th	365	42.5%

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Rank History for White students at Edgar High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	15.31	238^th	261	8.8%

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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 Edgar High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	262	n/a	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	263
1990	242	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	242
1991	236	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	236
1992	238	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	238
1993	245	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	245
1994	239	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	242
1995	244	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	246
1996	244	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	246
1997	246	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	247
1998	245	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	247
1999	242	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	242
2000	239	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	242
2001	248	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	251
2002	232	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	234
2003	232	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	234
2004	235	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	236
2005	224	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	226
2006	229	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	230
2007	231	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	234
2008	225	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	229
2009	232	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	235
2010	226	1	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	230
2011	215	3	0	0	1	0	0	219
2012	232	2	0	0	1	0	0	235
2013	215	3	0	0	1	0	0	219
2014	220	2	0	1	2	0	0	225
2015	204	3	1	1	2	0	0	211
2016	188	2	1	2	1	0	0	194
2017	184	3	1	1	2	0	0	191
2018	169	4	2	0	1	0	0	176
2019	181	3	2	0	3	0	0	189
2020	178	3	2	1	5	0	0	189
2021	168	0	1	2	3	0	1	175
2022	186	0	3	3	3	0	1	196
2023	189	0	1	7	1	0	3	201

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 Edgar High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	263	16.5	15.9	8
1990	242	14.5	16.6	5.4
1991	236	17.1	13.8	8.9
1992	238	17.3	13.7	11.8
1993	245	17.3	14.2	9.8
1994	242	18.0	13.4	7.4
1995	246	15.8	15.6	9.8
1996	246	15.8	15.6	9.8
1997	247	15.9	15.5	8.5
1998	247	15.7	15.7	9.3
1999	242	16.2	14.9	16.1
2000	242	17.4	13.9	14.5
2001	251	14.6	17.2	14.7
2002	234	15.9	14.7	12
2003	234	15.9	14.7	12
2004	236	18.4	12.8	13.1
2005	226	18.5	12.2	n/a
2006	230	18.2	12.6	n/a
2007	234	17.2	13.6	21.8
2008	229	18.1	12.7	20.1
2009	235	18.4	12.8	19.6
2010	230	18.2	12.5	22.6
2011	219	17.3	12.6	22.8
2012	235	17.4	13.5	25.5
2013	219	17.3	12.6	24.2
2014	225	16.8	13.3	24.4
2015	211	n/a	n/a	26.1
2016	194	16.0	12.1	29.9
2017	191	15.5	12.2	22
2018	176	15.8	11.1	26.1
2019	189	16.7	11.3	21.2
2020	189	18.7	10.0	25.9
2021	175	17.3	10.0	24.6
2022	196	17.0	11.4	26
2023	201	16.0	12.5	30.8

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 Edgar High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	263	16.5	15.9	8
1990	242	14.5	16.6	5.4
1991	236	17.1	13.8	8.9
1992	238	17.3	13.7	11.8
1993	245	17.3	14.2	9.8
1994	242	18.0	13.4	7.4
1995	246	15.8	15.6	9.8
1996	246	15.8	15.6	9.8
1997	247	15.9	15.5	8.5
1998	247	15.7	15.7	9.3
1999	242	16.2	14.9	16.1
2000	242	17.4	13.9	14.5
2001	251	14.6	17.2	14.7
2002	234	15.9	14.7	12
2003	234	15.9	14.7	12
2004	236	18.4	12.8	13.1
2005	226	18.5	12.2	n/a
2006	230	18.2	12.6	n/a
2007	234	17.2	13.6	21.8
2008	229	18.1	12.7	20.1
2009	235	18.4	12.8	19.6
2010	230	18.2	12.5	22.6
2011	219	17.3	12.6	22.8
2012	235	17.4	13.5	25.5
2013	219	17.3	12.6	24.2
2014	225	16.8	13.3	24.4
2015	211	n/a	n/a	26.1
2016	194	16.0	12.1	29.9
2017	191	15.5	12.2	22
2018	176	15.8	11.1	26.1
2019	189	16.7	11.3	21.2
2020	189	18.7	10.0	25.9
2021	175	17.3	10.0	24.6
2022	196	17.0	11.4	26
2023	201	16.0	12.5	30.8

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 Edgar High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$364 (2.8%)	$12,700 (97.2%)	$13,063
2020	$382 (2.9%)	$12,813 (97.1%)	$13,195
2021	$697 (4.6%)	$14,593 (95.4%)	$15,291

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edgar High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 299^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 259^th of 415 High schools	12.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Edgar High)	60	52	8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Edgar School District)	60	52	8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Edgar High)	17	18.9	1.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Edgar School District)	17	18.9	1.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Edgar High)	17	30.2	13.2%
10th Grade Science (Edgar School District)	17	30.2	13.2%
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	189	201	6.3%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	0	7
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	181	189	4.4%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.2%	30.8%	9.7%

Schools Near Edgar 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 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th 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
Edgar High	Public	9-12	203 E Birch St	Edgar	54426	Marathon County	Edgar School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 352-2352	201	16	12.5	30.8%	189 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	59.4	168^th of 431 public high schools	61.0%		39.6	259^th of 415 public high schools	37.6%	91	55.1	46.9	51.0								39.0		$15,291	$697	$14,593
Marathon High	Public	9-12	204 East St	Marathon	54448	Marathon County	Marathon City School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 443-2226	263	21	12.6	17.9%	244 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	80.1	55^th of 431 public high schools	87.2%		73.5	80^th of 415 public high schools	80.7%	25	61.7	70.0	68.3								45.2		$17,476	$307	$17,168
Athens High	Public	9-12	601 W Village Limits Rd	Athens	54411	Marathon County	Athens School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(715) 257-7511	124	13	9.7	27.4%	109 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.1%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)								(n/a)											50.0		$19,134	$1,461	$17,674
Stratford High	Public	9-12	213311 Legion St	Stratford	54484	Marathon County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 687-4311	268	21	12.9	22.0%	256 (95.5%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	86	32^nd of 431 public high schools	92.6%		69.5	99^th of 415 public high schools	76.1%	67	60.9	62.5	64.1								60.0		$12,275	$233	$12,040
Mosinee High	Public	9-12	1000 High St	Mosinee	54455	Marathon County	Mosinee School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 693-2550	603	44	13.7	23.4%	561 (93.0%)	8 (1.3%)	16 (2.7%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.5%)	84.6	38^th of 431 public high schools	91.2%		68.8	104^th of 415 public high schools	74.9%	66	67.5	58.7	66.7								54.0		$13,232	$380	$12,853
West High	Public	9-12	1200 W Wausau Ave	Wausau	54401	Marathon County	Wausau School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 261-0850	1,446	100	14.4	39.8%	934 (64.6%)	18 (1.2%)	107 (7.4%)	314 (21.7%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (4.6%)	61.1	156^th of 431 public high schools	63.8%		61.6	140^th of 415 public high schools	66.3%	16	48.9	52.2	48.6								47.0		$12,525	$297	$12,228
Colby High	Public	9-12	705 N 2nd St	Colby	54421	Clark County	Colby School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 223-2338	304	19	15.8	51.0%	222 (73.0%)	3 (1.0%)	73 (24.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	11.7	407^th of 431 public high schools	5.6%		28.5	318^th of 415 public high schools	23.4%	89	32.5	20.8	22.1								29.0		$12,303	$249	$12,054
D C Everest High	Public	10-12	6500 Alderson St	Weston	54476	Marathon County	D C Everest Area School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 359-6561	1,311	76	17.2	33.4%	956 (72.9%)	27 (2.1%)	79 (6.0%)	198 (15.1%)	9 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (3.2%)	60.4	160^th of 431 public high schools	62.9%		53.8	189^th of 415 public high schools	54.5%	29	51.5	50.2	45.6								49.0		$12,097	$849	$11,247
Abbotsford Middle/Senior High	Public	6-12	307 N 4th Ave	Abbotsford	54405	Clark County	Abbotsford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 223-2386	404	22	18.5	63.1%	168 (41.6%)	4 (1.0%)	227 (56.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	11.9	404^th of 431 public high schools	6.3%		34	289^th of 415 public high schools	30.4%	115		22.0	20.3	35.3	28.6	39.5	30.8	26.9	32.6	41.3	32.7	21.7	$10,952	$709	$10,243
East High	Public	9-12	2607 N 18th St	Wausau	54403	Marathon County	Wausau School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 261-0650	902	70	12.9	41.6%	632 (70.1%)	35 (3.9%)	67 (7.4%)	103 (11.4%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (6.5%)	50.3	222^nd of 431 public high schools	48.5%		62.3	136^th of 415 public high schools	67.2%	86	44.7	50.0	43.8								41.3		$14,216	$775	$13,440

Frequently Asked Questions about Edgar High

What schools feed into Edgar High?

Edgar High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Edgar Elementary
Middle : Edgar Middle

Is Edgar High a good school?

Edgar High ranks 168^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Edgar High in?

Edgar School District

What is the racial makeup of Edgar High?

Students at Edgar High are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Edgar High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 201 students attended Edgar High.

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