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Medford High

Summary:

Medford High is a public high school located in Medford, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 692 students. The school is part of the Medford Area Public School District, which is ranked 210 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Medford High has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.7% to 96.0% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. The school's students generally perform better than the state average on standardized tests, particularly in social studies and mathematics. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with low socioeconomic status students performing relatively well, ranking in the top half of the state. Medford High has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.1% in 2018-2019 to 17.4% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern.

Compared to nearby schools, Medford High generally outperforms them in terms of graduation rates, test scores, and student-teacher ratio. However, some nearby schools, such as Athens High, have higher overall rankings and better performance in certain subject areas. Medford High's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from 186 out of 410 Wisconsin high schools in 2017-2018 to 245 out of 431 in 2023-2024, suggesting the school may be struggling to keep pace with improvements in other high schools across the state.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1015 W Broadway Ave
       Medford, WI  54451-1311

(715) 748-5951

District: Medford Area Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
245th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,154 Help


Feeder schools for Medford High:

Elementary:    Medford Elementary
    Stetsonville Elementary
Middle:    Medford Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  692

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.8%
Hispanic:
7.1%
African American:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Medford High ranks worse than 56.8% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.31. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Medford 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 Racial makeup is: White (90.8%), Hispanic (7.1%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Medford High is 12.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Medford High is $13,154.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Medford High:

SchoolDigger ranks Medford High 245th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Medford High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Medford Area Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Medford Area Public School District 210th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Medford High

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Rank History for all students at Medford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.79 53rd 275 80.7%
2005 80.25 27th 287 90.6%
2006 77.11 42nd 292 85.6%
2007 65.75 123rd 281 56.2%
2008 78.31 44th 437 89.9%
2009 72.00 98th 438 77.6%
2010 67.17 156th 450 65.3%
2011 56.17 263rd 445 40.9%
2012 62.16 202nd 452 55.3%
2013 60.51 187th 457 59.1%
2014 54.32 245th 462 47.0%
2015 61.31 217th 466 53.4%
2016 52.75 181st 408 55.6%
2017 44.68 225th 410 45.1%
2018 52.12 186th 410 54.6%
2019 48.54 208th 400 48.0%
2021 28.52 292nd 390 25.1%
2022 41.59 219th 391 44.0%
2023 47.15 219th 415 47.2%
2024 46.31 245th 431 43.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Medford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.44 107th 255 58.0%
2019 50.87 111th 251 55.8%
2021 28.46 173rd 226 23.5%
2022 40.31 156th 250 37.6%
2023 61.88 76th 271 72.0%
2024 48.80 166th 326 49.1%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Medford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.07 99th 355 72.1%
2019 37.47 223rd 343 35.0%
2021 27.50 261st 332 21.4%
2022 29.02 272nd 343 20.7%
2023 39.16 218th 329 33.7%
2024 53.05 178th 353 49.6%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Medford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.56 195th 373 47.7%
2019 53.82 146th 354 58.8%
2021 32.30 240th 334 28.1%
2022 49.42 165th 347 52.4%
2023 49.51 179th 359 50.1%
2024 35.72 244th 365 33.2%
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Rank History for White students at Medford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.48 136th 261 47.9%
2019 37.78 163rd 266 38.7%
2021 23.55 214th 266 19.5%
2022 33.28 186th 269 30.9%
2023 39.27 165th 271 39.1%
2024 35.09 207th 300 31.0%
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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 Medford High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 707 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 708
1990 743 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1991 719 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 723
1992 691 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1993 692 0 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 697
1994 729 0 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 735
1995 832 0 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 840
1996 832 0 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 840
1997 880 0 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 886
1998 872 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 877
1999 865 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 868
2000 854 1 3 4 7 n/a n/a 0 869
2001 858 3 5 4 5 n/a n/a 0 875
2002 801 2 5 4 4 n/a n/a 0 816
2003 801 2 5 4 4 n/a n/a 0 816
2004 784 3 7 4 2 n/a n/a 0 800
2005 764 5 9 4 3 n/a n/a 0 785
2006 761 4 7 11 5 n/a n/a 0 788
2007 720 5 8 11 5 n/a n/a 0 749
2008 721 4 11 10 4 n/a n/a 0 750
2009 684 5 6 12 4 n/a n/a 0 711
2010 661 4 8 11 5 n/a n/a 0 689
2011 646 4 4 14 2 0 0 0 670
2012 616 10 5 16 2 0 1 0 650
2013 585 13 5 21 0 0 1 0 625
2014 592 8 4 21 0 2 6 0 633
2015 611 9 4 19 2 2 8 0 655
2016 633 6 3 26 0 3 5 0 676
2017 637 5 4 22 1 1 8 0 678
2018 600 5 3 27 2 0 7 0 644
2019 596 4 3 32 3 1 4 0 643
2020 596 2 7 35 3 0 3 0 646
2021 604 4 3 50 1 0 5 0 667
2022 640 6 2 49 2 0 6 0 705
2023 628 5 4 49 2 1 3 0 692

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 Medford High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 708 42.6 16.6 9.6
1990 745 48.6 15.3 9.3
1991 723 50.1 14.4 10.1
1992 695 50.2 13.8 11.8
1993 697 48.5 14.4 11.3
1994 735 49.4 14.9 13.5
1995 840 52.8 15.9 11.9
1996 840 52.8 15.9 11.9
1997 886 51.5 17.2 11.9
1998 877 52.1 16.8 12.4
1999 868 52.9 16.4 19.8
2000 869 54.2 16.0 18.2
2001 875 53.6 16.3 20.2
2002 816 55.7 14.6 16.2
2003 816 55.7 14.6 16.2
2004 800 54.6 14.7 15.6
2005 785 50.9 15.4 n/a
2006 788 51.4 15.3 n/a
2007 749 49.9 15.0 23.6
2008 750 49.1 15.3 22.4
2009 711 47.5 15.0 27
2010 689 46.4 14.8 31.9
2011 670 47.2 14.1 35.5
2012 650 45.7 14.2 37.4
2013 625 44.6 14.0 39.2
2014 633 43.8 14.4 39.8
2015 655 n/a n/a 36.6
2016 676 47.0 14.3 31.7
2017 678 47.1 14.3 26
2018 644 45.7 14.0 23.9
2019 643 45.3 14.1 30.2
2020 646 45.7 14.1 31
2021 667 48.9 13.6 34.6
2022 705 50.5 13.9 39.4
2023 692 53.6 12.8 35.7

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 Medford High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 708 42.6 16.6 9.6
1990 745 48.6 15.3 9.3
1991 723 50.1 14.4 10.1
1992 695 50.2 13.8 11.8
1993 697 48.5 14.4 11.3
1994 735 49.4 14.9 13.5
1995 840 52.8 15.9 11.9
1996 840 52.8 15.9 11.9
1997 886 51.5 17.2 11.9
1998 877 52.1 16.8 12.4
1999 868 52.9 16.4 19.8
2000 869 54.2 16.0 18.2
2001 875 53.6 16.3 20.2
2002 816 55.7 14.6 16.2
2003 816 55.7 14.6 16.2
2004 800 54.6 14.7 15.6
2005 785 50.9 15.4 n/a
2006 788 51.4 15.3 n/a
2007 749 49.9 15.0 23.6
2008 750 49.1 15.3 22.4
2009 711 47.5 15.0 27
2010 689 46.4 14.8 31.9
2011 670 47.2 14.1 35.5
2012 650 45.7 14.2 37.4
2013 625 44.6 14.0 39.2
2014 633 43.8 14.4 39.8
2015 655 n/a n/a 36.6
2016 676 47.0 14.3 31.7
2017 678 47.1 14.3 26
2018 644 45.7 14.0 23.9
2019 643 45.3 14.1 30.2
2020 646 45.7 14.1 31
2021 667 48.9 13.6 34.6
2022 705 50.5 13.9 39.4
2023 692 53.6 12.8 35.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Medford High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $225 (1.8%) $12,266 (98.2%) $12,492
2020 $203 (1.5%) $13,116 (98.5%) $13,319
2021 $219 (1.7%) $12,935 (98.3%) $13,154

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Medford 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 208th of 400 High schoolsRanks 219th of 415 High schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Medford High)41.752.2
 10.4%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Medford Area Public School District)40.452.3
 11.9%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Medford High)37.426.1
 11.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Medford Area Public School District)36.330.6
 5.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Medford High)26.633.8
 7.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Medford Area Public School District)25.232.2
 7.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Medford High)42.534.4
 8.1%
   10th Grade Science (Medford Area Public School District)40.435
 5.4%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students643692
 7.6%
African American45
 25%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic3249
 53.1%
Pacific Islander11
White596628
 5.4%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.2%35.7%
 5.5%

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Medford High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Medford Elementary
Elementary : Stetsonville Elementary
Middle : Medford Middle

Medford High ranks 245th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 692 students attended Medford High.

Students at Medford High are 91% White, 7% Hispanic.


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