Is Fennimore High a good school?

Fennimore High ranks 138 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fennimore High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 231 students attended Fennimore High.

What is the racial makeup of Fennimore High?

Students at Fennimore High are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Fennimore High?

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

Fennimore High

Summary:

Fennimore High is a public high school located in Fennimore, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 231 students. The school is part of the Fennimore Community School District, which is ranked 138 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fennimore High has consistently performed well on standardized tests, with a higher percentage of students scoring proficient or better compared to the state average in subjects like Social Studies, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 61.4% of Fennimore High's 10th-grade students were proficient or better in Social Studies, compared to the state average of 45.08%. The school has also maintained an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.3% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Fennimore High has consistently low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.4% over the past five years, which is significantly lower than the state average.

When comparing Fennimore High to the nearby schools, such as Platteville High and Riverdale High, Fennimore High generally outperforms them in terms of standardized test scores, proficiency rates, graduation rates, and dropout rates. Fennimore High also has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to some of the nearby schools, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. Overall, Fennimore High stands out as a high-performing school in the region, with a track record of academic excellence, strong student outcomes, and a focus on equity and inclusion.

Detail:

Public 9-12

510 7th St
Fennimore, WI 53809-1599

(608) 822-3245

District: Fennimore Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
138^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,486

Feeder schools for Fennimore High:

Elementary:	Fennimore Elementary
Middle:	Fennimore Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 231

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fennimore High ranks better than 68% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.99. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fennimore 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 (94.8%), Hispanic (2.6%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fennimore High is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare Fennimore High employs 17.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fennimore High is $14,486.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fennimore High:

SchoolDigger ranks Fennimore High 138^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Fennimore High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Fennimore Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fennimore Community School District 138^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fennimore High

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Rank History for all students at Fennimore High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2007	63.00	148^th	281	47.3%
2008	69.26	119^th	437	72.8%
2010	57.69	255^th	450	43.3%
2011	64.25	177^th	445	60.2%
2012	67.62	142^nd	452	68.6%
2013	63.03	156^th	457	65.9%
2014	52.53	267^th	462	42.2%
2015	66.92	155^th	466	66.7%
2016	39.24	272^nd	408	33.3%
2017	50.85	193^rd	410	52.9%
2018	65.29	111^th	410	72.9%
2019	58.68	149^th	400	62.8%
2021	41.74	225^th	390	42.3%
2022	82.15	45^th	391	88.5%
2023	82.32	52^nd	415	87.5%
2024	63.99	138^th	431	68.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fennimore High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	84.32	17^th	255	93.3%
2021	64.99	54^th	226	76.1%
2023	75.61	38^th	271	86.0%
2024	62.80	98^th	326	69.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Fennimore High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	59.46	142^nd	355	60.0%
2019	68.12	91^st	343	73.5%
2021	42.33	193^rd	332	41.9%
2022	84.32	31^st	343	91.0%
2023	89.75	17^th	329	94.8%
2024	76.37	56^th	353	84.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Fennimore High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	66.98	95^th	373	74.5%
2019	47.94	180^th	354	49.2%
2022	67.45	80^th	347	76.9%
2023	69.47	72^nd	359	79.9%
2024	46.09	200^th	365	45.2%

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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 Fennimore High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	343	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	344
1990	348	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	349
1991	345	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	346
1992	357	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	359
1993	350	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	352
1994	362	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	364
1995	369	0	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	377
1996	369	0	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	377
1997	398	0	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	406
1998	401	0	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	407
1999	376	1	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	384
2000	359	1	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	368
2001	428	1	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	436
2002	384	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	387
2003	384	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	387
2004	366	2	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	372
2005	375	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	380
2006	354	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	357
2007	368	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	374
2008	348	1	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	356
2009	335	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	339
2010	306	2	2	1	3	n/a	n/a	314
2011	302	2	1	2	2	0	1	310
2012	299	3	2	5	1	0	1	311
2013	310	4	1	4	1	0	0	320
2014	305	4	3	5	0	0	2	319
2015	316	4	3	9	0	0	2	334
2016	211	1	2	6	0	0	0	220
2017	233	2	4	10	0	0	0	249
2018	232	0	4	10	0	0	1	247
2019	217	0	5	13	0	0	1	236
2020	220	0	3	13	0	0	4	240
2021	201	0	3	10	0	0	5	219
2022	207	0	3	7	0	1	5	223
2023	219	0	1	6	0	2	3	231

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 Fennimore High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	344	24.0	14.3	15.4
1990	349	25.5	13.6	8
1991	346	25.2	13.7	12.4
1992	359	23.9	15.0	15.3
1993	352	29.0	12.1	19.6
1994	364	31.4	11.6	13.2
1995	377	29.5	12.8	13.5
1996	377	29.5	12.8	13.5
1997	406	27.2	14.9	15
1998	407	27.0	15.1	12.8
1999	384	26.0	14.8	19.8
2000	368	24.6	15.0	19.6
2001	436	28.5	15.3	20
2002	387	27.2	14.2	17.6
2003	387	27.2	14.2	17.6
2004	372	25.4	14.6	18.8
2005	380	26.4	14.4	n/a
2006	357	26.4	13.5	n/a
2007	374	24.2	15.5	24.3
2008	356	24.4	14.6	28.1
2009	339	24.2	14.0	31.9
2010	314	23.7	13.2	34.1
2011	310	21.3	14.5	37.1
2012	311	21.8	14.2	40.8
2013	320	21.9	14.5	42.8
2014	319	22.0	14.4	41.4
2015	334	n/a	n/a	37.1
2016	220	15.0	14.6	40
2017	249	16.5	15.0	38.2
2018	247	16.4	15.0	37.2
2019	236	16.4	14.3	36.4
2020	240	16.4	14.6	40.4
2021	219	16.5	13.2	37.9
2022	223	16.4	13.5	34.5
2023	231	17.4	13.2	31.6

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 Fennimore High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	344	24.0	14.3	15.4
1990	349	25.5	13.6	8
1991	346	25.2	13.7	12.4
1992	359	23.9	15.0	15.3
1993	352	29.0	12.1	19.6
1994	364	31.4	11.6	13.2
1995	377	29.5	12.8	13.5
1996	377	29.5	12.8	13.5
1997	406	27.2	14.9	15
1998	407	27.0	15.1	12.8
1999	384	26.0	14.8	19.8
2000	368	24.6	15.0	19.6
2001	436	28.5	15.3	20
2002	387	27.2	14.2	17.6
2003	387	27.2	14.2	17.6
2004	372	25.4	14.6	18.8
2005	380	26.4	14.4	n/a
2006	357	26.4	13.5	n/a
2007	374	24.2	15.5	24.3
2008	356	24.4	14.6	28.1
2009	339	24.2	14.0	31.9
2010	314	23.7	13.2	34.1
2011	310	21.3	14.5	37.1
2012	311	21.8	14.2	40.8
2013	320	21.9	14.5	42.8
2014	319	22.0	14.4	41.4
2015	334	n/a	n/a	37.1
2016	220	15.0	14.6	40
2017	249	16.5	15.0	38.2
2018	247	16.4	15.0	37.2
2019	236	16.4	14.3	36.4
2020	240	16.4	14.6	40.4
2021	219	16.5	13.2	37.9
2022	223	16.4	13.5	34.5
2023	231	17.4	13.2	31.6

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 Fennimore High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$534 (4.0%)	$12,959 (96.0%)	$13,492
2020	$909 (6.9%)	$12,302 (93.1%)	$13,210
2021	$952 (6.6%)	$13,534 (93.4%)	$14,486

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fennimore 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 149^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 52^nd of 415 High schools	24.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Fennimore High)	48	60	12%
10th Grade Social Studies (Fennimore Community School District)	48	60	12%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Fennimore High)	43.9	53.6	9.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Fennimore Community School District)	43.9	53.6	9.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Fennimore High)	36.4	41.1	4.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Fennimore Community School District)	36.4	41.1	4.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Fennimore High)	34.9	53.6	18.7%
10th Grade Science (Fennimore Community School District)	34.9	53.6	18.7%
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	236	231	2.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	1	80%
Hispanic	13	6	53.8%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	217	219	0.9%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.4%	31.6%	4.8%

Schools Near Fennimore 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
Fennimore High	Public	9-12	510 7th St	Fennimore	53809	Grant County	Fennimore Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 822-3245	231	17	13.2	31.6%	219 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.3%)	64	138^th of 431 public high schools	68.0%		82.3	52^nd of 415 public high schools	87.5%	86	54.7	46.9	43.8	61.4	$14,486	$952	$13,534
Lancaster High	Public	9-12	806 E Elm St	Lancaster	53813	Grant County	Lancaster Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 723-2173	287	26	11.0	34.1%	269 (93.7%)	3 (1.0%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	67.8	111^th of 431 public high schools	74.2%		72.7	88^th of 415 public high schools	78.8%	23	47.2	59.7	55.6	47.2	$14,861	$617	$14,243
Boscobel High	Public	9-12	300 Brindley St	Boscobel	53805	Grant County	Boscobel Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 375-4161	213	16	13.0	51.6%	202 (94.8%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	15.4	393^rd of 431 public high schools	8.8%		35.5	283^rd of 415 public high schools	31.8%	110	25.0	27.5	38.5	20.8	$13,379	$718	$12,661
Wisconsin Secure Program Facility	Public	12	1101 Morrison Dr	Boscobel	53805	Grant County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(608) 375-5656	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Iowa-Grant High	Public	9-12	462 County Road IG	Livingston	53554	Grant County	Iowa-Grant School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 943-6312	203	14	14.1	34.5%	182 (89.7%)	1 (0.5%)	17 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	44.3	256^th of 431 public high schools	40.6%		54.1	186^th of 415 public high schools	55.2%	70	33.3	45.8	35.4	56.9	$21,509	$434	$21,075
Wauzeka High	Public	9-12	301 E Main St	Wauzeka	53826	Crawford County	Wauzeka-Steuben School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 875-5311	78	9	9.0	55.1%	73 (93.6%)	1 (1.3%)	2 (2.6%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)				43.8	$17,278	$1,202	$16,077
Highland Community High	Public	9-12	1030 Cardinal Dr	Highland	53543	Iowa County	Highland School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 929-4525	105	11	9.9	24.8%	93 (88.6%)	1 (1.0%)	5 (4.8%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.8%)	49.7	227^th of 431 public high schools	47.3%					(n/a)	32.1	46.4	46.4	53.3	$14,067	$575	$13,493
River Ridge High	Public	9-12	11165 County Highway P	Patch Grove	53817	Grant County	River Ridge School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 994-2715	175	14	12.2	38.3%	158 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	49.7	228^th of 431 public high schools	47.1%		69.3	101^st of 415 public high schools	75.7%	127	37.8	44.4	44.4	57.1
Riverdale High	Public	9-12	235 E Elm St	Muscoda	53573	Grant County	Riverdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 739-3116	190	15	12.9	44.7%	170 (89.5%)	2 (1.1%)	7 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.3%)	47.7	234^th of 431 public high schools	45.7%		27.9	322^nd of 415 public high schools	22.4%	88	22.2	44.4	41.7	60.4	$14,780	$922	$13,858
Riverdale Academy	Public	6-12	800 N 6th St	Muscoda	53573	Grant County	Riverdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 739-3101	13	1	17.3	76.9%	12 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$12,167	$1,565	$10,602

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Student/Teacher Ratio Fennimore High

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Wisconsin Secure Program Facility

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