Is Lake Mills High a good school?

Lake Mills High ranks 144 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lake Mills High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 477 students attended Lake Mills High.

What is the racial makeup of Lake Mills High?

Students at Lake Mills High are 82% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Lake Mills High?

Lake Mills High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Lake Mills Elementary Middle : Lake Mills Middle

Lake Mills High

Summary:

Lake Mills High is a public high school serving 488 students in grades 9-12 in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, which is part of the Lake Mills Area School District. This high-performing school consistently outshines the state and nearby schools in key metrics, making it an excellent choice for families in the area.

With graduation rates ranging from 95.8% to 98.2% over the past five years, Lake Mills High far exceeds the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Watertown High (93.6%), Marshall High (96.0%), and Deerfield High (98.3%). Additionally, Lake Mills High students consistently outperform their peers on standardized tests, with 65.52% of 10th-graders proficient or better in Social Studies, compared to the state average of 45.08% and the district average of 65.81%.

While Lake Mills High's academic performance is impressive, it's worth noting that some nearby schools, such as Cambridge High, also demonstrate strong results, ranking 43rd out of 431 Wisconsin high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Lake Mills High's consistent performance, low chronic absenteeism rates, and relatively low free and reduced-price lunch rates make it a standout choice for families in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

615 Catlin Dr
Lake Mills, WI 53551-1897

(920) 648-2355

District: Lake Mills Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
144^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,834

Feeder schools for Lake Mills High:

Elementary:	Lake Mills Elementary
Middle:	Lake Mills Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 477

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.0%

Hispanic:

14.9%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Mills High ranks better than 66.6% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.88. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lake Mills 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 (82%), Hispanic (14.9%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Mills High is 15.1. (See more...)

Compare Lake Mills High employs 31.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Mills High is $12,834.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake Mills High:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Mills High 144^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Lake Mills High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Lake Mills Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Mills Area School District 142^nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lake Mills High

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Rank History for all students at Lake Mills High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2005	67.41	97^th	287	66.2%
2006	68.24	101^st	292	65.4%
2007	75.76	50^th	281	82.2%
2008	70.12	114^th	437	73.9%
2009	80.02	42^nd	438	90.4%
2010	72.33	97^th	450	78.4%
2011	62.50	198^th	445	55.5%
2012	62.65	197^th	452	56.4%
2013	60.86	182^nd	457	60.2%
2014	74.37	95^th	462	79.4%
2015	79.94	37^th	466	92.1%
2016	72.81	77^th	408	81.1%
2017	68.22	102^nd	410	75.1%
2018	63.38	124^th	410	69.8%
2019	71.56	86^th	400	78.5%
2021	66.11	110^th	390	71.8%
2022	49.58	184^th	391	52.9%
2023	66.10	113^th	415	72.8%
2024	62.88	144^th	431	66.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Mills High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	48.49	120^th	251	52.2%
2022	54.24	91^st	250	63.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Lake Mills High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	49.04	191^st	355	46.2%
2019	57.77	135^th	343	60.6%
2021	60.79	112^th	332	66.3%
2022	51.82	166^th	343	51.6%
2023	74.71	57^th	329	82.7%
2024	61.93	128^th	353	63.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Lake Mills High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	70.50	86^th	373	76.9%
2019	77.09	56^th	354	84.2%
2021	73.19	64^th	334	80.8%
2022	49.83	163^rd	347	53.0%
2023	48.45	185^th	359	48.5%
2024	59.56	134^th	365	63.3%

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Rank History for White students at Lake Mills High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	64.29	75^th	261	71.3%
2019	63.06	79^th	266	70.3%
2021	62.30	78^th	266	70.7%
2022	46.39	131^st	269	51.3%
2023	62.43	84^th	271	69.0%
2024	65.48	87^th	300	71.0%

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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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Lake Mills High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	352	1	1	8	n/a	n/a	n/a	362
1990	353	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	358
1991	326	2	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	338
1992	337	2	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	346
1993	329	2	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	340
1994	360	2	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	369
1995	362	2	0	11	3	n/a	n/a	378
1996	362	2	0	11	3	n/a	n/a	378
1997	382	5	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	398
1998	380	3	2	9	1	n/a	n/a	395
1999	407	5	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	421
2000	419	5	8	10	1	n/a	n/a	443
2001	426	4	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	444
2002	426	5	9	10	1	n/a	n/a	451
2003	426	5	9	10	1	n/a	n/a	451
2004	421	3	7	10	1	n/a	n/a	442
2005	422	3	9	11	2	n/a	n/a	447
2006	400	1	8	14	1	n/a	n/a	424
2007	408	2	7	16	1	n/a	n/a	434
2008	400	1	6	20	1	n/a	n/a	428
2009	383	3	6	28	0	n/a	n/a	420
2010	389	7	4	24	0	n/a	n/a	424
2011	365	5	1	30	0	0	4	405
2012	350	2	1	28	1	0	8	390
2013	369	3	2	23	1	0	9	407
2014	364	5	2	32	1	0	10	414
2015	354	5	2	34	1	0	11	407
2016	355	3	2	38	2	0	11	411
2017	346	3	4	37	2	0	10	402
2018	381	4	5	28	2	0	12	432
2019	397	3	7	32	1	0	11	451
2020	388	3	9	31	1	0	17	449
2021	414	3	10	44	1	0	18	490
2022	392	1	11	62	0	0	16	482
2023	398	0	8	70	0	0	12	488
2024	391	1	6	71	0	0	8	477

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 Lake Mills High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	362	28.0	12.9	6.4
1990	358	27.5	13.0	7.5
1991	338	27.6	12.2	7.4
1992	346	25.5	13.5	9.5
1993	340	25.1	13.5	7.4
1994	369	23.6	15.6	7
1995	378	25.2	15.0	6.3
1996	378	25.2	15.0	6.3
1997	398	24.4	16.3	6.5
1998	395	24.6	16.1	6.6
1999	421	27.4	15.4	12.4
2000	443	28.7	15.4	11.7
2001	444	27.7	16.0	12.2
2002	451	30.2	14.9	8.6
2003	451	30.2	14.9	8.6
2004	442	28.7	15.4	10.4
2005	447	28.5	15.7	n/a
2006	424	28.1	15.1	n/a
2007	434	26.5	16.4	15
2008	428	27.7	15.5	16.8
2009	420	28.2	14.9	18.6
2010	424	27.1	15.6	21
2011	405	27.0	14.9	20
2012	390	26.3	14.8	23.1
2013	407	25.1	16.2	21.6
2014	414	25.3	16.3	22
2015	407	n/a	n/a	20.6
2016	411	26.0	15.8	22.6
2017	402	26.8	15.0	22.1
2018	432	28.4	15.1	19.7
2019	451	28.8	15.6	22.4
2020	449	30.0	14.9	22.3
2021	490	30.2	16.2	25.5
2022	482	32.0	15.0	28.8
2023	488	31.7	15.3	29.7
2024	477	31.5	15.1	29.1

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 Lake Mills High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	362	28.0	12.9	6.4
1990	358	27.5	13.0	7.5
1991	338	27.6	12.2	7.4
1992	346	25.5	13.5	9.5
1993	340	25.1	13.5	7.4
1994	369	23.6	15.6	7
1995	378	25.2	15.0	6.3
1996	378	25.2	15.0	6.3
1997	398	24.4	16.3	6.5
1998	395	24.6	16.1	6.6
1999	421	27.4	15.4	12.4
2000	443	28.7	15.4	11.7
2001	444	27.7	16.0	12.2
2002	451	30.2	14.9	8.6
2003	451	30.2	14.9	8.6
2004	442	28.7	15.4	10.4
2005	447	28.5	15.7	n/a
2006	424	28.1	15.1	n/a
2007	434	26.5	16.4	15
2008	428	27.7	15.5	16.8
2009	420	28.2	14.9	18.6
2010	424	27.1	15.6	21
2011	405	27.0	14.9	20
2012	390	26.3	14.8	23.1
2013	407	25.1	16.2	21.6
2014	414	25.3	16.3	22
2015	407	n/a	n/a	20.6
2016	411	26.0	15.8	22.6
2017	402	26.8	15.0	22.1
2018	432	28.4	15.1	19.7
2019	451	28.8	15.6	22.4
2020	449	30.0	14.9	22.3
2021	490	30.2	16.2	25.5
2022	482	32.0	15.0	28.8
2023	488	31.7	15.3	29.7
2024	477	31.5	15.1	29.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Mills High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$312 (2.4%)	$12,687 (97.6%)	$13,000
2020	$460 (3.6%)	$12,262 (96.4%)	$12,722
2021	$486 (3.8%)	$12,348 (96.2%)	$12,834

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Mills 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 86^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 113^th of 415 High schools	5.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Lake Mills High)	47.1	59.8	12.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Lake Mills Area School District)	46	59.8	13.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Mills High)	52.3	43	9.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Mills Area School District)	52.3	43.5	8.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Lake Mills High)	40.7	38.6	2.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Lake Mills Area School District)	39.8	38.3	1.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Lake Mills High)	43	37.7	5.3%
10th Grade Science (Lake Mills Area School District)	42.1	38.3	3.8%
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	451	488	8.2%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	7	8	14.3%
Hispanic	32	70	118.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	397	398	0.3%
Two or More Races	11	12	9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.4%	29.7%	7.3%

Schools Near Lake Mills 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 8th 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
Lake Mills High	Public	9-12	615 Catlin Dr	Lake Mills	53551	Jefferson County	Lake Mills Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 648-2355	477	32	15.1	29.1%	391 (82.0%)	1 (0.2%)	71 (14.9%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	62.9	144^th of 431 public high schools	66.6%		66.1	113^th of 415 public high schools	72.8%	31	49.1	47.2	43.5				65.5		$12,834	$486	$12,348
Jefferson High	Public	9-12	700 W Milwaukee St	Jefferson	53549	Jefferson County	Jefferson School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 675-1100	613	46	13.1	33.1%	445 (72.6%)	6 (1.0%)	130 (21.2%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.9%)	52.7	200^th of 431 public high schools	53.6%		26.4	330^th of 415 public high schools	20.5%	130	38.6	43.2	41.7				63.5		$13,267	$488	$12,779
Cambridge High	Public	9-12	403 Blue Jay Way	Cambridge	53523	Dane County	Cambridge School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 423-3261	259	21	12.1	21.6%	234 (90.3%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.2%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	83.2	43^rd of 431 public high schools	90.0%		88.2	33^rd of 415 public high schools	92.0%	10	69.8	58.7	66.7				48.2		$15,238	$429	$14,809
Thompson Correctional Center	Public	7-12	434 State Farm Rd	Deerfield	53531	Dane County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(608) 423-3415	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Koshkonong Trails School	Public, Charter	7-12	37 Oakland Rd	Cambridge	53523	Dane County	Cambridge School District	Yes	No	No	No	(608) 423-8040	28	2	13.7	28.6%	27 (96.4%)	1 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				83.3	66.7	100.0	75.0	100.0	$13,774	$429	$13,345
Deerfield High	Public	9-12	300 Simonson Blvd	Deerfield	53531	Dane County	Deerfield Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 764-5431	209	17	12.5	23.0%	172 (82.3%)	8 (3.8%)	17 (8.1%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.8%)	37.6	293^rd of 431 public high schools	32.0%		55.1	176^th of 415 public high schools	57.6%	117	34.5	34.5	44.8				48.8		$13,256	$375	$12,880
Fort Atkinson High	Public	9-12	925 Lexington Blvd	Fort Atkinson	53538	Jefferson County	Fort Atkinson School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 563-7811	876	58	15.1	31.3%	686 (78.3%)	17 (1.9%)	123 (14.0%)	17 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	18 (2.1%)	67.3	114^th of 431 public high schools	73.5%		61.8	138^th of 415 public high schools	66.7%	24	59.0	48.1	53.3				46.7		$13,281	$279	$13,000
Waterloo High	Public	9-12	865 N Monroe St	Waterloo	53594	Jefferson County	Waterloo School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 478-2171	260	18	14.4	43.1%	175 (67.3%)	5 (1.9%)	73 (28.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	32.6	319^th of 431 public high schools	26.0%		38.4	270^th of 415 public high schools	34.9%	49	40.0	41.8	38.2				29.4		$12,864	$271	$12,592
Marshall High	Public	9-12	623 Madison St	Marshall	53559	Dane County	Marshall School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 655-1310	284	25	11.4	36.3%	188 (66.2%)	10 (3.5%)	59 (20.8%)	7 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.7%)	38.9	283^rd of 431 public high schools	34.3%		20.8	365^th of 415 public high schools	12.0%	82	38.9	30.6	43.1				50.8		$13,062	$702	$12,361
Watertown High	Public	9-12	825 Endeavour Dr	Watertown	53098	Dodge County	Watertown Unified School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 262-7500	1,087	67	16.2	40.4%	764 (70.3%)	23 (2.1%)	241 (22.2%)	10 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.3%)	53.1	196^th of 431 public high schools	54.5%		33.2	294^th of 415 public high schools	29.2%	98	48.5	48.0	50.7				36.1		$12,856	$565	$12,290

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