Is Hurley High a good school?

Hurley High ranks 269 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hurley High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 325 students attended Hurley High.

What is the racial makeup of Hurley High?

Students at Hurley High are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Hurley High?

Hurley High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hurley Elementary

Hurley High

Summary:

Hurley High is a public high school located in Hurley, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 324 students. The school is part of the Hurley School District, which is ranked 259 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hurley High has shown mixed academic performance compared to the state average, with some subjects performing above the state average and others underperforming. The school has consistently maintained high graduation rates, with a 4-year graduation rate of 97.5% to 100% over the past five years, which is significantly higher than the state average. However, the school has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.7% in 2018-2019 to 26.4% in 2022-2023, which is a concerning trend.

One of the strengths of Hurley High is its effective support for low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 35th out of 326 Wisconsin high schools for its performance with this population. This suggests that the school has implemented successful strategies to support its diverse student body, which could serve as a model for other schools. Overall, Hurley High appears to be a school with a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, and the school should focus on addressing the rising chronic absenteeism rate to ensure the continued success of its students.

Detail:

Public 6-12

5503 W Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534-9000

(715) 561-4900

District: Hurley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
269^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,756

Feeder schools for Hurley High:

Elementary:

Hurley Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 325

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hurley High ranks better than 60.1% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.12. (See more...)

Compare Details Hurley High ranks worse than 62.4% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.91. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hurley 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 (92.3%), two or more races (3.1%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hurley High is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Hurley High employs 23.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hurley High is $12,756.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hurley High:

SchoolDigger ranks Hurley High 256^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Hurley High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

SchoolDigger ranks Hurley High 269^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Hurley High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hurley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hurley School District 259^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hurley High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hurley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2005	62.65	159^th	332	52.1%
2008	65.79	177^th	519	65.9%
2009	62.71	220^th	521	57.8%
2010	67.61	160^th	539	70.3%
2011	65.34	187^th	549	65.9%
2012	52.32	362^nd	559	35.2%
2013	58.44	249^th	569	56.2%
2014	42.97	413^th	585	29.4%
2015	61.80	231^st	612	62.3%
2016	59.35	242^nd	609	60.3%
2017	52.11	301^st	612	50.8%
2018	66.38	165^th	579	71.5%
2019	46.33	357^th	594	39.9%
2021	61.26	218^th	613	64.4%
2022	59.70	227^th	617	63.2%
2023	66.65	179^th	640	72.0%
2024	61.12	256^th	641	60.1%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Hurley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	31.76	306^th	417	26.6%
2019	24.28	349^th	414	15.7%
2021	29.18	333^rd	437	23.8%
2023	57.50	130^th	439	70.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hurley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	73.15	57^th	489	88.3%
2019	64.26	112^th	487	77.0%
2021	61.89	132^nd	499	73.5%
2022	72.19	81^st	522	84.5%
2023	75.44	66^th	525	87.4%
2024	78.72	54^th	520	89.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hurley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	71.74	118^th	551	78.6%
2019	44.76	354^th	557	36.4%
2021	59.09	222^nd	574	61.3%
2022	63.20	179^th	576	68.9%
2023	63.87	182^nd	579	68.6%
2024	55.88	276^th	580	52.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hurley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	60.12	210^th	551	61.9%
2019	49.25	302^nd	557	45.8%
2021	64.05	182^nd	572	68.2%
2022	56.71	241^st	577	58.2%
2023	66.84	167^th	591	71.7%
2024	65.57	197^th	585	66.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Hurley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	36.63	266^th	382	30.4%
2023	64.33	126^th	412	69.4%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hurley High

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Rank History for all high school students at Hurley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	72.20	63^rd	275	77.1%
2005	64.31	114^th	287	60.3%
2008	48.19	311^th	437	28.8%
2009	65.31	155^th	438	64.6%
2010	50.15	324^th	450	28.0%
2011	33.01	387^th	445	13.0%
2012	42.49	344^th	452	23.9%
2013	54.64	246^th	457	46.2%
2014	24.22	410^th	462	11.3%
2015	73.05	87^th	466	81.3%
2016	26.50	333^rd	408	18.4%
2017	22.75	350^th	410	14.6%
2018	41.38	249^th	410	39.3%
2019	22.56	343^rd	400	14.3%
2021	39.81	236^th	390	39.5%
2022	23.36	331^st	391	15.3%
2023	35.32	284^th	415	31.6%
2024	41.91	269^th	431	37.6%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hurley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	71.80	49^th	251	80.5%
2022	62.02	62^nd	250	75.2%
2023	46.72	136^th	271	49.8%
2024	78.14	35^th	326	89.3%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Hurley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	18.43	321^st	355	9.6%
2019	21.34	301^st	343	12.2%
2021	66.19	93^rd	332	72.0%
2024	40.37	235^th	353	33.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Hurley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	81.33	49^th	373	86.9%
2019	38.01	223^rd	354	37.0%
2022	33.45	243^rd	347	30.0%
2023	30.88	268^th	359	25.3%
2024	52.19	173^rd	365	52.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Hurley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	11.72	255^th	269	5.2%

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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 Hurley High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	362	n/a	4	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	368
1990	349	0	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	354
1991	354	0	2	1	3	n/a	n/a	360
1992	374	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	377
1993	379	0	1	2	6	n/a	n/a	388
1994	367	0	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	371
1995	375	0	1	0	5	n/a	n/a	381
1996	375	0	1	0	5	n/a	n/a	381
1997	351	0	0	1	5	n/a	n/a	357
1998	375	0	3	0	5	n/a	n/a	383
1999	381	0	3	0	6	n/a	n/a	390
2000	437	3	0	0	9	n/a	n/a	449
2001	408	1	0	0	8	n/a	n/a	417
2002	393	1	0	1	12	n/a	n/a	407
2003	393	1	0	1	12	n/a	n/a	407
2004	395	1	0	2	9	n/a	n/a	407
2005	384	2	0	2	8	n/a	n/a	396
2006	313	2	0	2	6	n/a	n/a	323
2007	303	2	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	313
2008	339	3	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	348
2009	322	1	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	328
2010	310	0	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	315
2011	338	0	3	2	3	1	0	347
2012	307	2	3	1	3	1	0	317
2013	290	1	2	1	3	1	0	298
2014	278	1	2	2	5	1	0	289
2015	271	1	2	3	4	0	1	282
2016	249	1	2	5	3	0	1	261
2017	283	2	0	6	3	0	1	295
2018	284	2	1	7	5	0	2	301
2019	286	1	0	9	7	0	3	306
2020	304	1	0	5	5	0	5	320
2021	288	0	0	8	4	0	6	306
2022	302	4	1	7	4	0	6	324
2023	303	2	1	8	4	0	6	324
2024	300	2	1	8	4	0	10	325

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 Hurley High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	368	27.8	13.2	29.9
1990	354	29.1	12.1	23.7
1991	360	29.5	12.2	22.2
1992	377	29.7	12.6	37.4
1993	388	28.9	13.4	30.2
1994	371	23.4	15.9	29.9
1995	381	25.3	15.1	28.3
1996	381	25.3	15.1	28.3
1997	357	25.3	14.1	29.1
1998	383	25.0	15.3	27.2
1999	390	25.5	15.3	46.2
2000	449	28.9	15.5	50.6
2001	417	29.0	14.4	38.8
2002	407	23.6	17.2	45
2003	407	23.6	17.2	45
2004	407	25.4	16.0	48.4
2005	396	26.6	14.9	n/a
2006	323	21.9	14.7	n/a
2007	313	21.1	14.8	24.6
2008	348	22.4	15.5	42.8
2009	328	22.4	14.6	36.3
2010	315	22.6	13.9	29.8
2011	347	23.0	15.0	53.3
2012	317	22.0	14.4	47
2013	298	21.6	13.7	51.7
2014	289	21.9	13.1	47.4
2015	282	n/a	n/a	50
2016	261	21.0	12.4	47.9
2017	295	21.5	13.6	42
2018	301	23.5	12.7	39.2
2019	306	20.8	14.7	46.1
2020	320	24.3	13.1	45.3
2021	306	24.7	12.3	44.1
2022	324	23.7	13.6	35.8
2023	324	23.7	13.6	45.1
2024	325	23.8	13.6	28.6

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 Hurley High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	368	27.8	13.2	29.9
1990	354	29.1	12.1	23.7
1991	360	29.5	12.2	22.2
1992	377	29.7	12.6	37.4
1993	388	28.9	13.4	30.2
1994	371	23.4	15.9	29.9
1995	381	25.3	15.1	28.3
1996	381	25.3	15.1	28.3
1997	357	25.3	14.1	29.1
1998	383	25.0	15.3	27.2
1999	390	25.5	15.3	46.2
2000	449	28.9	15.5	50.6
2001	417	29.0	14.4	38.8
2002	407	23.6	17.2	45
2003	407	23.6	17.2	45
2004	407	25.4	16.0	48.4
2005	396	26.6	14.9	n/a
2006	323	21.9	14.7	n/a
2007	313	21.1	14.8	24.6
2008	348	22.4	15.5	42.8
2009	328	22.4	14.6	36.3
2010	315	22.6	13.9	29.8
2011	347	23.0	15.0	53.3
2012	317	22.0	14.4	47
2013	298	21.6	13.7	51.7
2014	289	21.9	13.1	47.4
2015	282	n/a	n/a	50
2016	261	21.0	12.4	47.9
2017	295	21.5	13.6	42
2018	301	23.5	12.7	39.2
2019	306	20.8	14.7	46.1
2020	320	24.3	13.1	45.3
2021	306	24.7	12.3	44.1
2022	324	23.7	13.6	35.8
2023	324	23.7	13.6	45.1
2024	325	23.8	13.6	28.6

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 Hurley High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$301 (2.5%)	$11,968 (97.5%)	$12,269
2020	$361 (3.2%)	$11,057 (96.8%)	$11,417
2021	$584 (4.6%)	$12,171 (95.4%)	$12,756

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hurley 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 357^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 179^th of 640 Middle schools	32.1%
Ranks 343^rd of 400 High schools	Ranks 284^th of 415 High schools	17.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hurley High)	35.1	42.9	7.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hurley School District)	35.1	42.9	7.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hurley High)	60.5	60	0.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hurley School District)	60.5	60	0.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hurley High)	34.7	43.8	9.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hurley School District)	34.7	43.8	9.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hurley High)	20.4	41.7	21.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hurley School District)	20.4	41.7	21.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hurley High)	32.4	40.9	8.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hurley School District)	32.4	40.9	8.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hurley High)	35.1	22.7	12.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hurley School District)	35.1	22.7	12.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Hurley High)	56.8	81.8	25.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Hurley School District)	56.8	81.8	25.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Hurley High)	62.2	68.2	6%
8th Grade Science (Hurley School District)	62.2	68.2	6%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	54.6	49.4	5.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Hurley High)	34.2	55.3	21.1%
10th Grade Social Studies (Hurley School District)	34.2	55.3	21.1%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hurley High)	25	36.7	11.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hurley School District)	25	36.7	11.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Science (Hurley High)	27.5	28.6	1.1%
10th Grade Science (Hurley School District)	27.5	28.6	1.1%
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	306	324	5.9%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	7	4	42.9%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	9	8	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	286	303	5.9%
Two or More Races	3	6	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.1%	45.1%	1%

Schools Near Hurley 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
Hurley High	Public	6-12	5503 W Range View Dr	Hurley	54534	Iron County	Hurley School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 561-4900	325	24	13.6	28.6%	300 (92.3%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	41.9	269^th of 431 public high schools	37.6%		35.3	284^th of 415 public high schools	31.6%	15	33.3	28.2	51.3	81.8	66.7	45.5	78.8	33.3	54.6	59.1	51.2	59.1	$12,756	$584	$12,171

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