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Shabazz-City High

Summary:

Shabazz-City High is a public high school located in Madison, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 121 students. The school is part of the Madison Metropolitan School District, which is ranked 330 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shabazz-City High has shown significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from a high of 98 out of 390 Wisconsin high schools in 2020-2021 (4-star rating) to a low of 435 out of 437 in 2007-2008 (0-star rating). The school's performance on standardized tests is generally below the state and district averages, but it has particularly strong performance in certain student subgroups, such as Special Education and Low Socio-Economic Status students. Shabazz-City High has a steady improvement in its four-year graduation rate, from 63.6% in 2020-2021 to 70.5% in 2022-2023, but its dropout rate has fluctuated, reaching a high of 6.1% in 2021-2022. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is significantly higher compared to the state and district averages, reaching 64.8% in 2022-2023.

Compared to other high schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District, such as West High and LaFollette High, Shabazz-City High has lower student performance on standardized tests, higher spending per student, and a lower student-teacher ratio. Additionally, Waunakee High, a high-performing school outside the Madison district, outperforms Shabazz-City High across various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1601 N Sherman Ave
       Madison, WI  53704-3937

(608) 204-2440

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
271st of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,155 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.7 Help
Number of students:  121

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.4%
Hispanic:
14.9%
African American:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shabazz-City High ranks worse than 62.9% of high schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked high schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.73. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Shabazz-City 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 Shabazz-City High has the smallest high school student body size in the Madison Metropolitan School District. Student population at Shabazz-City High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.4%), Hispanic (14.9%), African American (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shabazz-City High is 8.7, which is the 3rd best among 5 high schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District. (See more...)
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Compare Shabazz-City High employs 13.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shabazz-City High is $23,155, which is the 2nd highest among 5 high schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shabazz-City High:

SchoolDigger ranks Shabazz-City High 271st of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Shabazz-City High in the ranking list.)

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Madison Metropolitan School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison Metropolitan School District 330th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shabazz-City High

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Rank History for all students at Shabazz-City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.00 225th 275 18.2%
2005 30.04 248th 287 13.6%
2006 9.10 268th 292 8.2%
2007 40.56 227th 281 19.2%
2008 0.01 435th 437 0.5%
2016 28.59 321st 408 21.3%
2017 59.73 145th 410 64.6%
2018 65.83 108th 410 73.7%
2021 68.60 98th 390 74.9%
2022 25.37 321st 391 17.9%
2024 41.73 271st 431 37.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shabazz-City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 81.40 9th 95 90.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shabazz-City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.51 24th 326 92.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Shabazz-City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.49 87th 355 75.5%
2021 60.11 122nd 332 63.3%
2024 24.33 293rd 353 17.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Shabazz-City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.99 1st 40 97.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Shabazz-City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.31 138th 373 63.0%
2022 48.31 171st 347 50.7%
2024 63.42 115th 365 68.5%
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Rank History for White students at Shabazz-City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.53 37th 261 85.8%
2021 60.76 85th 266 68.0%
2022 39.03 155th 269 42.4%
2024 52.89 135th 300 55.0%
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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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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Shabazz-City High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 116 11 2 2 5 n/a n/a 0 136
1989 118 10 5 2 3 n/a n/a 0 138
1990 91 12 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 107
1991 99 7 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 111
1992 89 10 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 103
1993 118 12 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 136
1994 110 20 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 133
1995 114 14 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 137
1996 114 14 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 137
1997 127 22 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 156
1998 120 18 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 143
1999 116 13 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 131
2000 103 15 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 123
2001 111 11 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 130
2002 92 25 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 130
2003 92 25 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 130
2004 103 15 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2005 95 29 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 137
2006 85 22 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 117
2007 79 30 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 118
2008 81 22 5 12 3 n/a n/a 0 123
2009 78 20 5 11 2 n/a n/a 0 116
2010 85 15 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2011 63 7 2 12 0 0 7 0 91
2012 79 12 1 13 0 0 11 0 116
2013 81 13 2 13 0 1 10 0 120
2014 63 16 2 10 0 0 12 0 103
2015 68 12 4 8 0 0 17 0 109
2016 79 10 3 10 1 0 13 0 116
2017 68 6 0 13 0 0 13 0 100
2018 77 8 0 17 0 0 12 0 114
2019 73 11 1 22 1 0 11 0 119
2020 72 12 1 13 1 0 11 0 110
2021 58 14 2 7 1 0 13 0 95
2022 59 9 2 12 0 0 11 0 93
2023 67 15 0 18 0 0 14 7 121

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 Shabazz-City High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 136 10.4 13.0 15.4
1989 138 10.5 13.1 18.8
1990 107 8.6 12.4 19.6
1991 111 11.3 9.8 0
1992 103 11.1 9.2 15.5
1993 136 10.6 12.8 20.6
1994 133 10.5 12.7 20.3
1995 137 9.9 13.8 21.9
1996 137 9.9 13.8 21.9
1997 156 9.2 17.0 22.4
1998 143 10.2 14.0 21.7
1999 131 10.7 12.2 28.2
2000 123 10.2 12.1 28.5
2001 130 11.2 11.6 30
2002 130 12.9 10.1 19.2
2003 130 12.9 10.1 19.2
2004 124 12.7 9.8 21
2005 137 12.6 10.9 n/a
2006 117 10.6 11.0 n/a
2007 118 12.6 9.4 35.6
2008 123 12.1 10.2 34.1
2009 116 11.5 10.1 31
2010 110 11.5 9.5 32.7
2011 91 11.5 7.9 40.7
2012 116 12.5 9.2 44.8
2013 120 13.5 8.8 46.7
2014 103 12.5 8.2 43.7
2015 109 n/a n/a 41.3
2016 116 12.0 9.6 42.2
2017 100 12.3 8.1 28
2018 114 12.3 9.2 32.5
2019 119 13.7 8.6 36.1
2020 110 13.6 8.0 36.4
2021 95 12.2 7.7 52.6
2022 93 12.1 7.6 39.8
2023 121 13.8 8.7 42.1

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 Shabazz-City High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 136 10.4 13.0 15.4
1989 138 10.5 13.1 18.8
1990 107 8.6 12.4 19.6
1991 111 11.3 9.8 0
1992 103 11.1 9.2 15.5
1993 136 10.6 12.8 20.6
1994 133 10.5 12.7 20.3
1995 137 9.9 13.8 21.9
1996 137 9.9 13.8 21.9
1997 156 9.2 17.0 22.4
1998 143 10.2 14.0 21.7
1999 131 10.7 12.2 28.2
2000 123 10.2 12.1 28.5
2001 130 11.2 11.6 30
2002 130 12.9 10.1 19.2
2003 130 12.9 10.1 19.2
2004 124 12.7 9.8 21
2005 137 12.6 10.9 n/a
2006 117 10.6 11.0 n/a
2007 118 12.6 9.4 35.6
2008 123 12.1 10.2 34.1
2009 116 11.5 10.1 31
2010 110 11.5 9.5 32.7
2011 91 11.5 7.9 40.7
2012 116 12.5 9.2 44.8
2013 120 13.5 8.8 46.7
2014 103 12.5 8.2 43.7
2015 109 n/a n/a 41.3
2016 116 12.0 9.6 42.2
2017 100 12.3 8.1 28
2018 114 12.3 9.2 32.5
2019 119 13.7 8.6 36.1
2020 110 13.6 8.0 36.4
2021 95 12.2 7.7 52.6
2022 93 12.1 7.6 39.8
2023 121 13.8 8.7 42.1

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 Shabazz-City High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $408 (2.3%) $17,687 (97.7%) $18,095
2020 $322 (1.6%) $19,669 (98.4%) $19,992
2021 $399 (1.7%) $22,758 (98.3%) $23,155

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shabazz-City 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 (Shabazz-City High)8068.8
 11.3%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Madison Metropolitan School District)52.847.2
 5.6%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students119121
 1.7%
African American1115
 36.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2218
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White7367
 8.2%
Two or More Races1114
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.1%42.1%
 6%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 121 students attended Shabazz-City High.

Students at Shabazz-City High are 55% White, 15% Hispanic, 12% African American, 12% Two or more races, 6% Not Specified.

Shabazz-City High ranks 271st of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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