Is Elkhart Lake High a good school?

Elkhart Lake High ranks 88 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Elkhart Lake High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 160 students attended Elkhart Lake High.

What is the racial makeup of Elkhart Lake High?

Students at Elkhart Lake High are 84% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Not Specified.

What schools feed into Elkhart Lake High?

Elkhart Lake High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle

Elkhart Lake High

Summary:

Elkhart Lake High is a public high school located in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 148 students. This high-performing school is part of the Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District, which is ranked 37th out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elkhart Lake High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Wisconsin, with rankings ranging from 12th to 215th out of over 400 schools in recent years. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the ACT and Forward Exam, is consistently above the state average, with a high percentage of students scoring proficient or better in subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 61.29% of Elkhart Lake High's 10th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 45.65%. Additionally, Elkhart Lake High has maintained an exceptional four-year graduation rate, ranging from 93.7% to 100% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average, and a remarkably low dropout rate, ranging from 0.0% to 0.6% in the past five years.

Elkhart Lake High outperforms many of the nearby high schools, such as Chilton High, North High, and Sheboygan Falls High, in academic metrics, graduation rates, and attendance. The only nearby school that consistently outperforms Elkhart Lake High is Kohler High. Elkhart Lake High's low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 2.03% to 2.21% in recent years, suggests a relatively affluent student population, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, the school's high ranking for low socioeconomic status students indicates that it is able to effectively support and educate students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 9-12

201 N Lincoln St
Elkhart Lake, WI 53020

(920) 876-3381

District: Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
88^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,347

Feeder schools for Elkhart Lake High:

Elementary:

Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 160

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.8%

Hispanic:

11.3%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elkhart Lake High ranks better than 79.6% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.58. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Elkhart Lake 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 (83.8%), Hispanic (11.3%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elkhart Lake High is 13. (See more...)

Compare Elkhart Lake High employs 12.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elkhart Lake High is $17,347.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elkhart Lake High:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhart Lake High 88^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Elkhart Lake High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District 37^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elkhart Lake High

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Rank History for all students at Elkhart Lake High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2008	80.61	29^th	437	93.4%
2009	87.80	8^th	438	98.2%
2010	74.60	78^th	450	82.7%
2011	72.28	99^th	445	77.8%
2012	84.86	9^th	452	98.0%
2013	73.12	84^th	457	81.6%
2014	56.73	222^nd	462	51.9%
2015	64.44	178^th	466	61.8%
2016	61.74	133^rd	408	67.4%
2017	74.06	80^th	410	80.5%
2018	65.24	112^th	410	72.7%
2019	47.32	215^th	400	46.3%
2021	95.38	12^th	390	96.9%
2022	63.35	125^th	391	68.0%
2023	90.10	25^th	415	94.0%
2024	72.58	88^th	431	79.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elkhart Lake High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.87	2^nd	271	99.3%
2024	57.78	123^rd	326	62.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Elkhart Lake High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	86.50	31^st	355	91.3%
2021	90.13	18^th	332	94.6%
2022	63.23	120^th	343	65.0%
2023	89.30	18^th	329	94.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Elkhart Lake High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	29.48	290^th	373	22.3%
2019	42.58	204^th	354	42.4%
2021	96.39	6^th	334	98.2%
2023	92.15	18^th	359	95.0%
2024	68.64	93^rd	365	74.5%

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Rank History for White students at Elkhart Lake High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	69.48	74^th	300	75.3%

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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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Monday, March 8, 2021

Small School, Limited opportunities for students, and Poor athletics - coaches, facilities and student involvement.
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Enrollment information for Elkhart Lake High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	218	1	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	226
1989	208	2	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	215
1990	214	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
1991	224	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
1992	224	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
1993	232	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	235
1994	233	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	237
1995	250	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
1996	250	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
1997	226	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	230
1998	222	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	224
1999	235	0	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	241
2000	206	0	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	211
2001	202	0	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	207
2002	200	0	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	205
2003	200	0	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	205
2004	199	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
2005	188	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
2006	185	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
2007	169	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	172
2008	155	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
2009	156	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	159
2010	149	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
2011	134	0	0	5	0	0	1	0	140
2012	143	0	0	3	1	0	2	0	149
2013	133	0	1	4	1	0	1	0	140
2014	146	0	0	4	1	0	2	0	153
2015	148	1	0	4	1	0	3	0	157
2016	144	1	1	1	0	0	3	0	150
2017	144	0	1	1	0	0	4	0	150
2018	124	0	1	3	0	0	4	0	132
2019	128	0	3	4	0	0	7	0	142
2020	129	1	2	6	0	0	6	0	144
2021	125	1	1	7	0	0	8	0	142
2022	121	1	1	8	0	0	5	0	136
2023	126	1	0	16	0	0	5	0	148
2024	134	1	0	18	0	0	5	2	160

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Elkhart Lake High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	226	16.5	13.6	4.4
1989	215	15.8	13.6	3.3
1990	219	18.2	12.0	7.8
1991	229	17.8	12.8	4.8
1992	225	19.1	11.7	4.4
1993	235	19.1	12.3	3.8
1994	237	19.1	12.4	5.1
1995	253	16.9	15.0	n/a
1996	253	16.9	15.0	n/a
1997	230	18.1	12.7	n/a
1998	224	18.0	12.4	n/a
1999	241	19.1	12.6	n/a
2000	211	19.1	11.0	n/a
2001	207	17.7	11.7	n/a
2002	205	15.4	13.3	0
2003	205	15.4	13.3	0
2004	200	14.5	13.8	n/a
2005	189	13.7	13.8	n/a
2006	185	14.9	12.4	n/a
2007	172	13.0	13.2	1.2
2008	158	13.1	12.1	1.3
2009	159	12.0	13.3	14.5
2010	154	12.0	12.7	22.7
2011	140	11.6	12.0	20
2012	149	11.6	12.8	21.5
2013	140	11.3	12.3	20
2014	153	11.1	13.7	22.9
2015	157	n/a	n/a	28
2016	150	12.0	12.5	29.3
2017	150	11.5	12.9	0
2018	132	11.6	11.3	0
2019	142	13.1	10.8	0
2020	144	12.9	11.1	2.1
2021	142	13.0	10.9	2.1
2022	136	13.1	10.3	2.2
2023	148	13.1	11.2	2
2024	160	12.2	13.0	26.3

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 Elkhart Lake High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	226	16.5	13.6	4.4
1989	215	15.8	13.6	3.3
1990	219	18.2	12.0	7.8
1991	229	17.8	12.8	4.8
1992	225	19.1	11.7	4.4
1993	235	19.1	12.3	3.8
1994	237	19.1	12.4	5.1
1995	253	16.9	15.0	n/a
1996	253	16.9	15.0	n/a
1997	230	18.1	12.7	n/a
1998	224	18.0	12.4	n/a
1999	241	19.1	12.6	n/a
2000	211	19.1	11.0	n/a
2001	207	17.7	11.7	n/a
2002	205	15.4	13.3	0
2003	205	15.4	13.3	0
2004	200	14.5	13.8	n/a
2005	189	13.7	13.8	n/a
2006	185	14.9	12.4	n/a
2007	172	13.0	13.2	1.2
2008	158	13.1	12.1	1.3
2009	159	12.0	13.3	14.5
2010	154	12.0	12.7	22.7
2011	140	11.6	12.0	20
2012	149	11.6	12.8	21.5
2013	140	11.3	12.3	20
2014	153	11.1	13.7	22.9
2015	157	n/a	n/a	28
2016	150	12.0	12.5	29.3
2017	150	11.5	12.9	0
2018	132	11.6	11.3	0
2019	142	13.1	10.8	0
2020	144	12.9	11.1	2.1
2021	142	13.0	10.9	2.1
2022	136	13.1	10.3	2.2
2023	148	13.1	11.2	2
2024	160	12.2	13.0	26.3

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 Elkhart Lake High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$428 (2.5%)	$17,012 (97.6%)	$17,439
2020	$347 (1.9%)	$17,542 (98.1%)	$17,888
2021	$460 (2.7%)	$16,887 (97.3%)	$17,347

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elkhart Lake High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 215^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 25^th of 415 High schools	47.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Elkhart Lake High)	58.1	71	12.9%
10th Grade Social Studies (Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District)	58.1	71	12.9%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Lake High)	32.4	52.9	20.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District)	32.4	52.9	20.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Elkhart Lake High)	26.5	58.8	32.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District)	26.5	58.8	32.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Elkhart Lake High)	35.3	52.9	17.7%
10th Grade Science (Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District)	35.3	52.9	17.7%
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	142	148	4.2%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	4	16	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	128	126	1.6%
Two or More Races	7	5	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	0%	2%	2%

Schools Near Elkhart Lake 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
Elkhart Lake High	Public	9-12	201 N Lincoln St	Elkhart Lake	53020	Sheboygan County	Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 876-3381	160	12	13.0	26.3%	134 (83.8%)	1 (0.6%)	18 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.1%)	72.6	88^th of 431 public high schools	79.6%		90.1	25^th of 415 public high schools	94.0%	63	61.3	61.3	64.5	42.0	$17,347	$460	$16,887
Kiel eSchool	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	416 Paine St	Kiel	53042	Manitowoc County	Kiel Area School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(920) 894-2266	48	3	17.3	6.3%	44 (91.7%)	1 (2.1%)	3 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$10,436	$239	$10,198
Kiel High	Public	9-12	210 Raider Hts	Kiel	53042	Manitowoc County	Kiel Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 894-2263	392	24	16.4	18.9%	343 (87.5%)	4 (1.0%)	33 (8.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	65	130^th of 431 public high schools	69.8%		58.9	157^th of 415 public high schools	62.2%	27	54.5	54.5	54.5	36.6	$13,323	$312	$13,012
Plymouth High	Public	9-12	125 S Highland Ave	Plymouth	53073	Sheboygan County	Plymouth Joint School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 893-6911	733	53	13.7	22.9%	649 (88.5%)	3 (0.4%)	42 (5.7%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.8%)	73.8	82^nd of 431 public high schools	81.0%		68.6	105^th of 415 public high schools	74.7%	23	53.4	55.9	55.3	54.9	$12,707	$446	$12,261
New Holstein High	Public	9-12	1715 Plymouth St	New Holstein	53061	Calumet County	New Holstein School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 898-4256	326	21	15.5	22.7%	284 (87.1%)	2 (0.6%)	30 (9.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	49	230^th of 431 public high schools	46.6%		74.1	79^th of 415 public high schools	81.0%	151	46.7	44.0	38.7	50.0	$12,995	$718	$12,277
Howards Grove High	Public	9-12	401 Audubon Rd	Howards Grove	53083	Sheboygan County	Howards Grove School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 565-4450	266	22	12.2	13.5%	247 (92.9%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	79.4	61^st of 431 public high schools	85.8%		38.9	265^th of 415 public high schools	36.1%	204	62.1	65.2	54.6	52.1	$13,552	$360	$13,192
Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution	Public	12	W9071 Forest Dr	Plymouth	53073	Sheboygan County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(920) 526-9202	37	1	37.0		5 (13.5%)	25 (67.6%)	5 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Sheboygan Falls High	Public	9-12	220 Amherst Ave	Sheboygan Falls	53085	Sheboygan County	Sheboygan Falls School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 467-7890	502	34	14.8	28.3%	421 (83.9%)	7 (1.4%)	40 (8.0%)	11 (2.2%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.4%)	58.1	173^rd of 431 public high schools	59.9%		42	247^th of 415 public high schools	40.5%	74	46.0	44.4	49.2	54.4	$14,016	$438	$13,578
Kohler High	Public	9-12	333 Upper Rd	Kohler	53044	Sheboygan County	Kohler School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 803-7282	232	15	15.3	3.0%	190 (81.9%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.5%)	15 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (4.3%)	96.6	9^th of 431 public high schools	97.9%		95.1	13^th of 415 public high schools	96.9%	4	79.0	69.4	67.7	79.7	$12,184	$330	$11,854
Chilton High	Public	9-12	530 W Main St	Chilton	53014	Calumet County	Chilton School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 849-2358	385	25	15.3	0.8%	320 (83.1%)	5 (1.3%)	51 (13.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.3%)	51.2	211^th of 431 public high schools	51.0%		42.2	245^th of 415 public high schools	41.0%	34	51.1	41.5	48.9	38.6	$11,151	$456	$10,695

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