Fond du Lac High

Summary:

Fond du Lac High is a public high school located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,006 students. The school is part of the Fond du Lac School District, which is ranked 296 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fond du Lac High has had a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.5% to 93.5% over the past five years, which is generally higher than the state average and comparable to nearby schools like North High (88.5%) and Horace Mann High (95.5%). However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.8% in 2019-2020 to 32.7% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state average and nearby schools like West High (26.6%) and Horace Mann High (13.2%).

Fond du Lac High's test scores, as measured by the Forward Exam and ACT, are generally below the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 30.38% of Fond du Lac High students were proficient or better in Social Studies, compared to the state average of 45.08%. This, combined with the school's declining statewide ranking, suggests that Fond du Lac High may have room for improvement in academic performance, particularly when compared to nearby schools like West High and Campbellsport High, which have higher graduation rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and better test scores.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 801 Campus Dr
       Fond du Lac, WI  54935-4995


(920) 906-3000

District: Fond du Lac School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
321st of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,709 Help


Feeder schools for Fond du Lac High:

Elementary:    Chegwin Elementary
    Evans Elementary
    Lakeshore Elementary
    Parkside Elementary
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Middle:    Sabish Middle
    Theisen Middle
    Woodworth Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  1,928

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.3%
Hispanic:
18.3%
African American:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.1% Help


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Compare Details Fond du Lac High ranks worse than 74.5% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.4. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fond du Lac 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 Racial makeup is: White (63.3%), Hispanic (18.3%), African American (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fond du Lac High is 16.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fond du Lac High is $11,709.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fond du Lac High:

SchoolDigger ranks Fond du Lac High 321st of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Fond du Lac High in the ranking list.)

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Fond du Lac School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fond du Lac School District 296th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fond du Lac High

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Rank History for all students at Fond du Lac High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.31 149th 275 45.8%
2005 49.50 208th 287 27.5%
2006 61.22 149th 292 49.0%
2007 60.43 162nd 281 42.3%
2008 38.57 360th 437 17.6%
2009 50.57 292nd 438 33.3%
2010 36.30 380th 450 15.6%
2011 51.69 296th 445 33.5%
2012 40.84 358th 452 20.8%
2013 51.49 275th 457 39.8%
2014 40.66 343rd 462 25.8%
2015 38.16 376th 466 19.3%
2016 25.37 339th 408 16.9%
2017 27.56 321st 410 21.7%
2018 38.20 270th 410 34.1%
2019 41.44 246th 400 38.5%
2021 50.17 178th 390 54.4%
2022 29.10 300th 391 23.3%
2023 38.88 266th 415 35.9%
2024 32.40 321st 431 25.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fond du Lac High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.95 29th 37 21.6%
2022 11.33 40th 41 2.4%
2023 20.50 52nd 56 7.1%
2024 17.28 64th 71 9.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fond du Lac High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.98 69th 95 27.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fond du Lac High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.71 225th 255 11.8%
2019 24.41 214th 251 14.7%
2021 28.40 174th 226 23.0%
2022 16.01 235th 250 6.0%
2023 19.69 242nd 271 10.7%
2024 15.64 296th 326 9.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Fond du Lac High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.11 249th 355 29.9%
2019 32.72 249th 343 27.4%
2021 41.35 198th 332 40.4%
2022 29.94 268th 343 21.9%
2023 40.51 208th 329 36.8%
2024 28.93 279th 353 21.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Fond du Lac High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 4.26 29th 29 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Fond du Lac High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.07 253rd 373 32.2%
2019 44.69 193rd 354 45.5%
2021 51.96 152nd 334 54.5%
2022 23.91 289th 347 16.7%
2023 31.20 266th 359 25.9%
2024 31.90 266th 365 27.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Fond du Lac High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.52 34th 51 33.3%
2019 51.25 20th 44 54.5%
2021 28.05 30th 44 31.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fond du Lac High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.05 59th 86 31.4%
2021 22.94 55th 68 19.1%
2023 29.90 70th 97 27.8%
2024 19.04 98th 119 17.6%
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Rank History for White students at Fond du Lac High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.49 155th 261 40.6%
2019 37.78 162nd 266 39.1%
2021 55.10 101st 266 62.0%
2022 33.34 185th 269 31.2%
2023 43.41 148th 271 45.4%
2024 38.82 195th 300 35.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Fond du Lac High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1492 2 12 33 14 n/a n/a 0 1553
1989 1460 2 24 39 16 n/a n/a 0 1541
1990 1375 2 25 25 16 n/a n/a 0 1443
1991 1451 4 32 34 11 n/a n/a 0 1532
1992 1514 6 31 32 11 n/a n/a 0 1594
1993 1573 8 32 39 10 n/a n/a 0 1662
1994 1593 3 34 39 10 n/a n/a 0 1679
1995 1596 9 43 32 8 n/a n/a 0 1688
1996 1596 9 43 32 8 n/a n/a 0 1688
1997 1571 9 50 38 6 n/a n/a 0 1674
1998 1586 15 54 34 2 n/a n/a 0 1691
1999 1528 16 46 35 3 n/a n/a 0 1628
2000 1597 17 44 36 4 n/a n/a 0 1698
2001 1603 31 54 37 5 n/a n/a 0 1730
2002 2133 37 71 69 9 n/a n/a 0 2319
2003 2133 37 71 69 9 n/a n/a 0 2319
2004 2146 39 69 86 12 n/a n/a 0 2352
2005 2183 48 76 90 11 n/a n/a 0 2408
2006 2221 42 91 111 12 n/a n/a 0 2477
2007 2121 42 81 114 10 n/a n/a 0 2368
2008 2062 60 79 113 9 n/a n/a 0 2323
2009 1962 55 63 123 7 n/a n/a 0 2210
2010 1846 70 61 128 11 n/a n/a 0 2116
2011 1732 69 64 148 15 2 32 0 2062
2012 1730 61 62 155 15 1 38 0 2062
2013 1681 60 60 164 6 0 37 0 2008
2014 1668 75 65 171 5 0 44 0 2028
2015 1717 81 59 178 7 1 51 0 2094
2016 1662 79 71 197 8 1 50 0 2068
2017 1675 93 70 206 8 1 49 0 2102
2018 1608 122 55 213 12 1 49 0 2060
2019 1513 113 63 226 7 0 59 0 1981
2020 1484 112 59 266 5 0 82 0 2008
2021 1435 134 51 288 6 0 95 0 2009
2022 1391 145 62 279 7 0 116 0 2000
2023 1310 156 60 337 12 0 131 0 2006
2024 1221 161 62 353 8 0 123 0 1928

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 Fond du Lac High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1553 75.3 20.6 13.6
1989 1541 76.1 20.2 6.4
1990 1443 79.5 18.1 6.9
1991 1532 81.5 18.7 10.8
1992 1594 82.4 19.3 14.1
1993 1662 85.7 19.4 14.1
1994 1679 85.7 19.6 13.5
1995 1688 87.0 19.4 13.3
1996 1688 87.0 19.4 13.3
1997 1674 83.5 20.0 16.4
1998 1691 88.7 19.1 15.3
1999 1628 89.0 18.3 18.9
2000 1698 89.3 19.0 19.7
2001 1730 92.0 18.8 21.3
2002 2319 123.5 18.8 13.4
2003 2319 123.5 18.8 13.4
2004 2352 134.4 17.5 18.5
2005 2408 139.6 17.2 n/a
2006 2477 142.9 17.3 n/a
2007 2368 142.0 16.7 26.3
2008 2323 134.5 17.3 26.7
2009 2210 129.5 17.1 28.1
2010 2116 122.4 17.2 31
2011 2062 121.1 17.0 35
2012 2062 119.8 17.2 35.2
2013 2008 122.4 16.3 37.2
2014 2028 122.4 16.5 38.4
2015 2094 n/a n/a 40
2016 2068 122.0 16.9 39.7
2017 2102 125.6 16.7 33.8
2018 2060 129.8 15.8 35
2019 1981 128.4 15.4 38.6
2020 2008 129.7 15.4 38.3
2021 2009 130.0 15.4 43.6
2022 2000 132.5 15.0 46.7
2023 2006 122.5 16.3 40.6
2024 1928 114.0 16.9 41.1

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 Fond du Lac High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1553 75.3 20.6 13.6
1989 1541 76.1 20.2 6.4
1990 1443 79.5 18.1 6.9
1991 1532 81.5 18.7 10.8
1992 1594 82.4 19.3 14.1
1993 1662 85.7 19.4 14.1
1994 1679 85.7 19.6 13.5
1995 1688 87.0 19.4 13.3
1996 1688 87.0 19.4 13.3
1997 1674 83.5 20.0 16.4
1998 1691 88.7 19.1 15.3
1999 1628 89.0 18.3 18.9
2000 1698 89.3 19.0 19.7
2001 1730 92.0 18.8 21.3
2002 2319 123.5 18.8 13.4
2003 2319 123.5 18.8 13.4
2004 2352 134.4 17.5 18.5
2005 2408 139.6 17.2 n/a
2006 2477 142.9 17.3 n/a
2007 2368 142.0 16.7 26.3
2008 2323 134.5 17.3 26.7
2009 2210 129.5 17.1 28.1
2010 2116 122.4 17.2 31
2011 2062 121.1 17.0 35
2012 2062 119.8 17.2 35.2
2013 2008 122.4 16.3 37.2
2014 2028 122.4 16.5 38.4
2015 2094 n/a n/a 40
2016 2068 122.0 16.9 39.7
2017 2102 125.6 16.7 33.8
2018 2060 129.8 15.8 35
2019 1981 128.4 15.4 38.6
2020 2008 129.7 15.4 38.3
2021 2009 130.0 15.4 43.6
2022 2000 132.5 15.0 46.7
2023 2006 122.5 16.3 40.6
2024 1928 114.0 16.9 41.1

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 Fond du Lac High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $462 (3.8%) $11,546 (96.2%) $12,008
2020 $324 (2.7%) $11,556 (97.3%) $11,880
2021 $465 (4.0%) $11,244 (96.0%) $11,709

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fond du Lac High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 246th of 400 High schoolsRanks 266th of 415 High schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Fond du Lac High)41.835.5
 6.3%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Fond du Lac School District)41.936.6
 5.3%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Fond du Lac High)32.941.6
 8.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Fond du Lac School District)32.542.2
 9.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Fond du Lac High)34.932.5
 2.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Fond du Lac School District)34.432.8
 1.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Fond du Lac High)29.525.5
 4.1%
   10th Grade Science (Fond du Lac School District)2926.5
 2.5%
   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 Students19812006
 1.3%
African American113156
 38.1%
American Indian712
 71.4%
Asian6360
 4.8%
Hispanic226337
 49.1%
Pacific Islander00
White15131310
 13.4%
Two or More Races59131
 122%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.6%40.6%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fond du Lac High

Fond du Lac High ranks 321st of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Fond du Lac High are 63% White, 18% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,928 students attended Fond du Lac High.

Fond du Lac High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chegwin Elementary
Elementary : Evans Elementary
Elementary : Lakeshore Elementary
Elementary : Parkside Elementary
Elementary : Pier Elementary
Elementary : Riverside Elementary
Elementary : Roberts Elementary
Elementary : Rosenow Elementary
Elementary : Waters Elementary
Middle : Sabish Middle
Middle : Theisen Middle
Middle : Woodworth Middle


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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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