Is Kewaunee High a good school?

Kewaunee High ranks in the bottom 18.6% of Wisconsin high schools.

How many students attend Kewaunee High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 300 students attended Kewaunee High.

What is the racial makeup of Kewaunee High?

Students at Kewaunee High are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Kewaunee High?

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

Kewaunee High

Summary:

Kewaunee High is a public high school located in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 300 students. The school is part of the Kewaunee School District, which is ranked 322 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kewaunee High's strengths include consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.8% to 95.7% over the past five years, and very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.8% during the same period. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 10.0% to 21.2% over the past five years, which is higher than the state average. Academically, Kewaunee High's test scores in subjects like Social Studies, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state averages, with only a few exceptions. This suggests academic performance is an area that needs improvement, and the school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranging from 25.39% to 32.67% over the past three years, may be a contributing factor.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Two Rivers High, Denmark High, and Mishicot High, Kewaunee High generally performs worse on key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 123 out of 462 Wisconsin high schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 351 out of 431 in 2023-2024, which is concerning and warrants further investigation.

Detail:

Public 9-12

911 3rd St
Kewaunee, WI 54216-1668

(920) 388-2951

District: Kewaunee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
351^st of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,168

Feeder schools for Kewaunee High:

Elementary:	Kewaunee Elementary
Middle:	Kewaunee Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 300

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.0%

Hispanic:

10.0%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kewaunee High ranks worse than 81.4% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.16. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Kewaunee High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (85%), Hispanic (10%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kewaunee High is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Kewaunee High employs 21.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kewaunee High is $12,168.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kewaunee High:

SchoolDigger ranks Kewaunee High 351^st of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Kewaunee High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Kewaunee School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kewaunee School District 322^nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kewaunee High

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Rank History for all students at Kewaunee High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	59.66	139^th	275	49.5%
2006	64.04	130^th	292	55.5%
2008	59.99	209^th	437	52.2%
2009	63.75	166^th	438	62.1%
2010	55.79	268^th	450	40.4%
2011	59.73	228^th	445	48.8%
2012	53.47	277^th	452	38.7%
2013	45.75	311^th	457	31.9%
2014	69.46	123^rd	462	73.4%
2015	40.78	362^nd	466	22.3%
2016	48.50	214^th	408	47.5%
2017	48.98	202^nd	410	50.7%
2018	25.35	341^st	410	16.8%
2019	29.03	315^th	400	21.3%
2021	41.72	226^th	390	42.1%
2022	20.12	344^th	391	12.0%
2023	29.13	315^th	415	24.1%
2024	26.16	351^st	431	18.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kewaunee High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	33.55	188^th	255	26.3%
2019	8.95	248^th	251	1.2%
2022	22.49	216^th	250	13.6%
2024	37.12	219^th	326	32.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Kewaunee High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	21.17	311^th	355	12.4%
2019	23.58	288^th	343	16.0%
2021	56.33	144^th	332	56.6%
2022	8.08	330^th	343	3.8%
2023	25.90	266^th	329	19.1%
2024	28.97	278^th	353	21.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Kewaunee High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	29.20	291^st	373	22.0%
2019	31.92	261^st	354	26.3%
2021	24.29	274^th	334	18.0%
2022	25.30	285^th	347	17.9%
2023	29.75	274^th	359	23.7%
2024	34.73	248^th	365	32.1%

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Rank History for White students at Kewaunee High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	18.86	230^th	261	11.9%
2019	20.86	230^th	266	13.5%
2021	35.42	173^rd	266	35.0%
2022	17.24	249^th	269	7.4%
2023	25.04	213^th	271	21.4%
2024	20.49	257^th	300	14.3%

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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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Enrollment information for Kewaunee High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	378	n/a	n/a	2	1	n/a	n/a	381
1990	382	1	0	5	4	n/a	n/a	392
1991	375	1	0	5	4	n/a	n/a	385
1992	360	1	0	5	4	n/a	n/a	370
1993	363	1	2	4	6	n/a	n/a	376
1994	368	0	2	1	5	n/a	n/a	376
1995	407	2	3	5	3	n/a	n/a	420
1996	407	2	3	5	3	n/a	n/a	420
1997	410	2	3	5	2	n/a	n/a	422
1998	404	2	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	415
1999	397	1	1	5	4	n/a	n/a	408
2000	413	1	3	5	2	n/a	n/a	424
2001	395	1	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	402
2002	419	0	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	426
2003	419	0	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	426
2004	390	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	395
2005	384	2	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	395
2006	362	2	3	8	4	n/a	n/a	379
2007	337	4	6	8	1	n/a	n/a	356
2008	349	1	3	15	1	n/a	n/a	369
2009	334	1	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	349
2010	331	1	4	12	1	n/a	n/a	349
2011	331	1	1	13	2	0	0	348
2012	299	1	4	12	1	0	0	317
2013	296	1	3	14	2	0	0	316
2014	301	1	3	15	1	0	0	321
2015	285	3	3	15	1	0	1	308
2016	292	3	3	13	0	0	0	311
2017	286	2	4	17	0	0	0	309
2018	294	3	3	21	1	0	1	323
2019	307	0	6	31	2	0	2	348
2020	290	0	3	30	2	0	4	329
2021	284	1	2	30	1	0	6	324
2022	276	0	2	30	0	0	11	319
2023	255	1	2	30	1	0	11	300

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 Kewaunee High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	381	27.7	13.7	4.5
1990	392	25.8	15.1	4.3
1991	385	26.2	14.6	11.2
1992	370	26.4	14.0	11.6
1993	376	25.8	14.6	8.5
1994	376	26.0	14.5	8.8
1995	420	26.8	15.7	7.6
1996	420	26.8	15.7	7.6
1997	422	26.7	15.8	7.3
1998	415	25.7	16.1	9.6
1999	408	28.9	14.1	16.4
2000	424	29.0	14.6	15.1
2001	402	28.6	14.1	14.4
2002	426	30.2	14.1	10.8
2003	426	30.2	14.1	10.8
2004	395	28.7	13.8	14.9
2005	395	27.9	14.2	n/a
2006	379	27.8	13.6	n/a
2007	356	26.7	13.3	14.3
2008	369	24.8	14.9	16
2009	349	24.2	14.4	10
2010	349	25.5	13.6	12
2011	348	25.3	13.7	16.1
2012	317	20.1	15.7	14.8
2013	316	19.7	16.0	16.5
2014	321	19.7	16.2	16.2
2015	308	n/a	n/a	22.7
2016	311	20.0	15.5	25.7
2017	309	20.8	14.8	27.2
2018	323	19.9	16.1	26.3
2019	348	20.7	16.8	27
2020	329	20.6	15.9	31
2021	324	21.2	15.2	32.1
2022	319	20.9	15.2	25.4
2023	300	21.7	13.8	32.7

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 Kewaunee High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	381	27.7	13.7	4.5
1990	392	25.8	15.1	4.3
1991	385	26.2	14.6	11.2
1992	370	26.4	14.0	11.6
1993	376	25.8	14.6	8.5
1994	376	26.0	14.5	8.8
1995	420	26.8	15.7	7.6
1996	420	26.8	15.7	7.6
1997	422	26.7	15.8	7.3
1998	415	25.7	16.1	9.6
1999	408	28.9	14.1	16.4
2000	424	29.0	14.6	15.1
2001	402	28.6	14.1	14.4
2002	426	30.2	14.1	10.8
2003	426	30.2	14.1	10.8
2004	395	28.7	13.8	14.9
2005	395	27.9	14.2	n/a
2006	379	27.8	13.6	n/a
2007	356	26.7	13.3	14.3
2008	369	24.8	14.9	16
2009	349	24.2	14.4	10
2010	349	25.5	13.6	12
2011	348	25.3	13.7	16.1
2012	317	20.1	15.7	14.8
2013	316	19.7	16.0	16.5
2014	321	19.7	16.2	16.2
2015	308	n/a	n/a	22.7
2016	311	20.0	15.5	25.7
2017	309	20.8	14.8	27.2
2018	323	19.9	16.1	26.3
2019	348	20.7	16.8	27
2020	329	20.6	15.9	31
2021	324	21.2	15.2	32.1
2022	319	20.9	15.2	25.4
2023	300	21.7	13.8	32.7

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 Kewaunee High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$257 (2.4%)	$10,596 (97.6%)	$10,853
2020	$300 (2.6%)	$11,283 (97.4%)	$11,583
2021	$505 (4.2%)	$11,663 (95.8%)	$12,168

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kewaunee 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 315^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 315^th of 415 High schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Kewaunee High)	32.6	24.3	8.2%
10th Grade Social Studies (Kewaunee School District)	32.6	25.3	7.2%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kewaunee High)	33.3	26.3	7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kewaunee School District)	33.3	26.3	7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kewaunee High)	30.8	42.1	11.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kewaunee School District)	30.8	42.1	11.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Kewaunee High)	23.1	18.4	4.7%
10th Grade Science (Kewaunee School District)	23.1	18.4	4.7%
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	348	300	13.8%
African American	0	1
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	6	2	66.7%
Hispanic	31	30	3.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	307	255	16.9%
Two or More Races	2	11	450%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27%	32.7%	5.7%

Schools Near Kewaunee 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 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th 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
Kewaunee High	Public	9-12	911 3rd St	Kewaunee	54216	Kewaunee County	Kewaunee School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 388-2951	300	22	13.8	32.7%	255 (85.0%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (10.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	26.2	351^st of 431 public high schools	18.6%		29.1	315^th of 415 public high schools	24.1%	36	27.9	42.7	23.5						40.0		$12,168	$505	$11,663
Algoma High	Public	7-12	1715 Division St	Algoma	54201	Kewaunee County	Algoma School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 487-7001	285	24	11.8	44.6%	255 (89.5%)	3 (1.1%)	19 (6.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	17.4	392^nd of 431 public high schools	9.0%		17.3	378^th of 415 public high schools	8.9%	14			26.7	43.6	36.5	30.8	23.1	48.1	32.5	36.5	$13,029	$398	$12,630
Algoma Venture Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	1715 Division St	Algoma	54201	Kewaunee County	Algoma School District	Yes	No	No	No	(920) 487-7001	41	3	12.6	43.9%	36 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.3%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	22.8	366^th of 431 public high schools	15.1%					(n/a)	50.0								20.0
Luxemburg-Casco High	Public	9-12	512 Center Dr	Luxemburg	54217	Kewaunee County	Luxemburg-Casco School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 845-2336	609	42	14.5	18.9%	549 (90.1%)	5 (0.8%)	46 (7.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)	70.6	94^th of 431 public high schools	78.2%		52.2	190^th of 415 public high schools	54.2%	96	54.4	57.1	50.3						52.2		$12,212	$601	$11,611
Mishicot High	Public	9-12	660 Washington St	Mishicot	54228	Manitowoc County	Mishicot School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 755-3281	279	21	13.5	23.7%	267 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	67	117^th of 431 public high schools	72.9%		46.5	223^rd of 415 public high schools	46.3%	106	61.8	47.1	52.9						46.4		$12,881	$731	$12,150
Viking Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	450 N Wall St	Denmark	54208	Brown County	Denmark School District	Yes	No	No	No	(920) 863-4120	32	2	16.0	40.6%	28 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)								(n/a)									22.2		$10,139	$250	$9,888
Denmark High	Public	9-12	450 N Wall St	Denmark	54208	Brown County	Denmark School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 863-4200	498	31	15.9	18.1%	452 (90.8%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (4.8%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	59.5	166^th of 431 public high schools	61.5%		56.4	172^nd of 415 public high schools	58.6%	6	54.5	52.7	45.5						42.5		$12,867	$635	$12,233
Two Rivers High	Public	9-12	4519 Lincoln Ave	Two Rivers	54241	Manitowoc County	Two Rivers Public School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 793-2291	474	37	12.7	34.6%	387 (81.6%)	7 (1.5%)	34 (7.2%)	19 (4.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.9%)	35.2	307^th of 431 public high schools	28.8%		25.7	334^th of 415 public high schools	19.5%	27	48.0	34.3	35.3						38.1		$13,273	$396	$12,878

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Student/Teacher Ratio Kewaunee High

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Impact of COVID-19 on Kewaunee High

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Schools Near Kewaunee High

Kewaunee High

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Algoma Venture Academy

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Mishicot High

Viking Academy

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Two Rivers High

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