Holcombe High

Summary:

Holcombe High is a small public high school in Holcombe, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 87. Despite its small size, the school faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom quartile of Wisconsin high schools and maintaining a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years.

One of the most notable aspects of Holcombe High is its racial makeup, with an overwhelming majority of white students (94.25%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Bloomer High, Cadott High, and Cornell High. While the school has maintained strong graduation rates, its academic performance, as measured by test scores, is significantly below state and district averages. Additionally, Holcombe High has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 11.9% to 25.5% over the past few years.

Compared to nearby schools, Holcombe High's performance is generally lower, with its statewide ranking steadily declining over the years, from a high of 223 out of 466 schools in 2014-2015 to its current ranking of 410 out of 415 schools. This suggests that the school may face unique challenges or resource constraints compared to its neighbors in the Bloomer School District, Cadott Community School District, and Cornell School District.

Detail:

Public 9-12

27331 262nd Ave
Holcombe, WI 54745

(715) 595-4241

District: Lake Holcombe School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,558

Feeder schools for Holcombe High:

Elementary:

Holcombe Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 82

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.6%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Holcombe High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.11. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Holcombe 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 (97.6%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holcombe High is 10.4. (See more...)

Compare Holcombe High employs 7.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holcombe High is $17,558.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Holcombe High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lake Holcombe School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Holcombe School District 401^st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Holcombe High

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Rank History for all students at Holcombe High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2008	45.38	324^th	437	25.9%
2009	41.50	346^th	438	21.0%
2010	53.48	290^th	450	35.6%
2011	15.53	413^th	445	7.2%
2012	46.54	327^th	452	27.7%
2013	20.39	415^th	457	9.2%
2014	40.42	346^th	462	25.1%
2015	60.60	223^rd	466	52.1%
2017	37.38	264^th	410	35.6%
2021	10.13	373^rd	390	4.4%
2023	3.11	410^th	415	1.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Holcombe High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	20.55	288^th	334	13.8%

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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 Holcombe High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	183	n/a	n/a	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	184
1990	167	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	167
1991	169	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	169
1992	162	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	162
1993	162	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	165
1994	168	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	169
1995	175	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	176
1996	175	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	176
1997	172	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	175
1998	167	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	167
1999	167	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	171
2000	161	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	162
2001	144	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	147
2002	151	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	155
2003	151	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	155
2004	163	0	5	0	2	n/a	n/a	170
2005	153	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	156
2006	153	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	156
2007	151	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	155
2008	142	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	143
2009	140	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	142
2010	123	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	126
2011	115	0	0	1	0	0	1	117
2012	100	1	0	1	0	0	1	103
2013	105	1	0	4	0	0	1	111
2014	97	1	0	3	0	0	1	102
2015	98	2	0	6	0	0	2	108
2016	88	4	0	4	0	0	3	99
2017	75	2	0	4	0	0	7	88
2018	96	2	0	5	0	0	6	109
2019	93	1	2	3	0	0	6	105
2020	91	0	2	4	0	0	4	101
2021	95	0	2	3	0	0	3	103
2022	90	0	1	3	0	0	6	100
2023	82	0	0	1	0	0	4	87
2024	80	0	0	0	0	0	2	82

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 Holcombe High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	184	22.0	8.3	44.6
1990	167	21.0	7.9	36.5
1991	169	21.0	8.0	35.5
1992	162	20.0	8.1	32.7
1993	165	22.8	7.2	33.3
1994	169	21.8	7.8	38.5
1995	176	19.9	8.8	31.8
1996	176	19.9	8.8	31.8
1997	175	19.0	9.2	34.9
1998	167	19.0	8.8	30.5
1999	171	19.0	9.0	37.4
2000	162	19.0	8.5	35.8
2001	147	19.0	7.7	36.7
2002	155	16.9	9.2	29.7
2003	155	16.9	9.2	29.7
2004	170	12.8	13.3	28.2
2005	156	11.8	13.2	n/a
2006	156	11.1	14.1	n/a
2007	155	10.0	15.5	38.7
2008	143	10.5	13.6	42.7
2009	142	9.4	15.1	37.3
2010	126	9.6	13.0	46.8
2011	117	9.6	12.1	49.6
2012	103	9.4	10.9	48.5
2013	111	8.9	12.3	48.6
2014	102	8.7	11.7	49
2015	108	n/a	n/a	47.2
2016	99	9.0	11.0	43.4
2017	88	7.7	11.3	42
2018	109	8.0	13.5	38.5
2019	105	8.4	12.4	41.9
2020	101	8.1	12.3	45.5
2021	103	7.8	13.1	51.5
2022	100	7.5	13.2	35
2023	87	9.2	9.3	46
2024	82	7.8	10.4	46.3

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 Holcombe High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	184	22.0	8.3	44.6
1990	167	21.0	7.9	36.5
1991	169	21.0	8.0	35.5
1992	162	20.0	8.1	32.7
1993	165	22.8	7.2	33.3
1994	169	21.8	7.8	38.5
1995	176	19.9	8.8	31.8
1996	176	19.9	8.8	31.8
1997	175	19.0	9.2	34.9
1998	167	19.0	8.8	30.5
1999	171	19.0	9.0	37.4
2000	162	19.0	8.5	35.8
2001	147	19.0	7.7	36.7
2002	155	16.9	9.2	29.7
2003	155	16.9	9.2	29.7
2004	170	12.8	13.3	28.2
2005	156	11.8	13.2	n/a
2006	156	11.1	14.1	n/a
2007	155	10.0	15.5	38.7
2008	143	10.5	13.6	42.7
2009	142	9.4	15.1	37.3
2010	126	9.6	13.0	46.8
2011	117	9.6	12.1	49.6
2012	103	9.4	10.9	48.5
2013	111	8.9	12.3	48.6
2014	102	8.7	11.7	49
2015	108	n/a	n/a	47.2
2016	99	9.0	11.0	43.4
2017	88	7.7	11.3	42
2018	109	8.0	13.5	38.5
2019	105	8.4	12.4	41.9
2020	101	8.1	12.3	45.5
2021	103	7.8	13.1	51.5
2022	100	7.5	13.2	35
2023	87	9.2	9.3	46
2024	82	7.8	10.4	46.3

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 Holcombe High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$431 (2.8%)	$14,943 (97.2%)	$15,375
2020	$376 (2.3%)	$15,655 (97.6%)	$16,032
2021	$752 (4.3%)	$16,806 (95.7%)	$17,558

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holcombe 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Holcombe High)	36.7	14.3	22.4%
10th Grade Social Studies (Lake Holcombe School District)	36.7	18.2	18.5%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	105	87	17.1%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	3	1	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	93	82	11.8%
Two or More Races	6	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.9%	46%	4.1%

Schools Near Holcombe 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
Holcombe High	Public	9-12	27331 262nd Ave	Holcombe	54745	Chippewa County	Lake Holcombe School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 595-4241	82	8	10.4	46.3%	80 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)								(n/a)									44.4		$17,558	$752	$16,806
Cornell High	Public	9-12	708 Bridge St	Cornell	54732	Chippewa County	Cornell School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 861-6947	104	6	16.1	56.7%	96 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	38.5	286^th of 431 public high schools	33.6%		36.1	281^st of 415 public high schools	32.3%	5			25.0						52.4		$16,805	$1,555	$15,249
Gilman High	Public	7-12	325 N Fifth Ave	Gilman	54433	Taylor County	Gilman School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 447-8211	144	10	14.2	43.1%	139 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	24.2	361^st of 431 public high schools	16.2%		24.7	340^th of 415 public high schools	18.1%	21		37.9		44.4	34.6	50.0	50.0	57.7	21.1	61.5	$20,188	$2,901	$17,287
Flambeau High	Public	9-12	N4540 County Road I	Tony	54563	Rusk County	Flambeau School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 532-5559	147	14	10.3	60.5%	142 (96.6%)	2 (1.4%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.6	298^th of 431 public high schools	30.9%		24.5	343^rd of 415 public high schools	17.3%	45	40.0	32.0	40.0						44.4		$15,550	$847	$14,702
Ladysmith High	Public	9-12	1700 Edgewood Ave E	Ladysmith	54848	Rusk County	Ladysmith School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 532-5531	241	18	13.3	49.8%	209 (86.7%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.8%)	47.3	239^th of 431 public high schools	44.5%		25.9	332^nd of 415 public high schools	20.0%	93	46.3		44.4						41.7		$14,026	$1,291	$12,735
Bruce High	Public	9-12	104 W Washington Ave	Bruce	54819	Rusk County	Bruce School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 868-2585	120	11	10.6	47.5%	113 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	26.9	344^th of 431 public high schools	20.2%		31.7	305^th of 415 public high schools	26.5%	39		25.0	22.2						62.5		$14,206	$385	$13,821
Cadott High	Public	9-12	426 Myrtle St	Cadott	54727	Chippewa County	Cadott Community School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 289-3795	252	20	12.8	42.9%	242 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	28.5	332^nd of 431 public high schools	23.0%		21.5	361^st of 415 public high schools	13.0%	29	37.1	32.3	30.7						45.0		$17,357	$805	$16,551
Bloomer High	Public	9-12	1310 17th Ave	Bloomer	54724	Chippewa County	Bloomer School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 568-5300	398	28	14.1	30.9%	384 (96.5%)	5 (1.3%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45.3	252^nd of 431 public high schools	41.5%		37.5	274^th of 415 public high schools	34.0%	22	46.2	34.4	41.9						50.5		$12,471	$310	$12,162

Frequently Asked Questions about Holcombe High

What is the racial makeup of Holcombe High?

Students at Holcombe High are 98% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Holcombe High?

Holcombe High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Holcombe Elementary

What district is Holcombe High in?

Lake Holcombe School District

How many students attend Holcombe High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 82 students attended Holcombe High.

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