Is Medford High a good school?

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

How many students attend Medford High?

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

What is the racial makeup of Medford High?

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

What schools feed into Medford High?

Medford High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Medford Elementary Elementary : Stetsonville Elementary Middle : Medford Middle

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:
245^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,154

Feeder schools for Medford High:

Elementary:	Medford Elementary
	Stetsonville Elementary
Middle:	Medford Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 692

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

Hispanic:

7.1%

African American:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Medford High ranks worse than 56.8% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.31. (See more...)

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.

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 (90.8%), Hispanic (7.1%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Medford High is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Medford High employs 53.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Medford High is $13,154.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Medford High:

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Medford Area Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Medford Area Public School District 210^th 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
2004	74.79	53^rd	275	80.7%
2005	80.25	27^th	287	90.6%
2006	77.11	42^nd	292	85.6%
2007	65.75	123^rd	281	56.2%
2008	78.31	44^th	437	89.9%
2009	72.00	98^th	438	77.6%
2010	67.17	156^th	450	65.3%
2011	56.17	263^rd	445	40.9%
2012	62.16	202^nd	452	55.3%
2013	60.51	187^th	457	59.1%
2014	54.32	245^th	462	47.0%
2015	61.31	217^th	466	53.4%
2016	52.75	181^st	408	55.6%
2017	44.68	225^th	410	45.1%
2018	52.12	186^th	410	54.6%
2019	48.54	208^th	400	48.0%
2021	28.52	292^nd	390	25.1%
2022	41.59	219^th	391	44.0%
2023	47.15	219^th	415	47.2%
2024	46.31	245^th	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
2018	51.44	107^th	255	58.0%
2019	50.87	111^th	251	55.8%
2021	28.46	173^rd	226	23.5%
2022	40.31	156^th	250	37.6%
2023	61.88	76^th	271	72.0%
2024	48.80	166^th	326	49.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Medford High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	66.07	99^th	355	72.1%
2019	37.47	223^rd	343	35.0%
2021	27.50	261^st	332	21.4%
2022	29.02	272^nd	343	20.7%
2023	39.16	218^th	329	33.7%
2024	53.05	178^th	353	49.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Medford High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	45.56	195^th	373	47.7%
2019	53.82	146^th	354	58.8%
2021	32.30	240^th	334	28.1%
2022	49.42	165^th	347	52.4%
2023	49.51	179^th	359	50.1%
2024	35.72	244^th	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
2018	44.48	136^th	261	47.9%
2019	37.78	163^rd	266	38.7%
2021	23.55	214^th	266	19.5%
2022	33.28	186^th	269	30.9%
2023	39.27	165^th	271	39.1%
2024	35.09	207^th	300	31.0%

See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for White Students!

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 Medford High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	707	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	708
1990	743	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	745
1991	719	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	723
1992	691	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	695
1993	692	0	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	697
1994	729	0	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	735
1995	832	0	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	840
1996	832	0	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	840
1997	880	0	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	886
1998	872	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	877
1999	865	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	868
2000	854	1	3	4	7	n/a	n/a	869
2001	858	3	5	4	5	n/a	n/a	875
2002	801	2	5	4	4	n/a	n/a	816
2003	801	2	5	4	4	n/a	n/a	816
2004	784	3	7	4	2	n/a	n/a	800
2005	764	5	9	4	3	n/a	n/a	785
2006	761	4	7	11	5	n/a	n/a	788
2007	720	5	8	11	5	n/a	n/a	749
2008	721	4	11	10	4	n/a	n/a	750
2009	684	5	6	12	4	n/a	n/a	711
2010	661	4	8	11	5	n/a	n/a	689
2011	646	4	4	14	2	0	0	670
2012	616	10	5	16	2	0	1	650
2013	585	13	5	21	0	0	1	625
2014	592	8	4	21	0	2	6	633
2015	611	9	4	19	2	2	8	655
2016	633	6	3	26	0	3	5	676
2017	637	5	4	22	1	1	8	678
2018	600	5	3	27	2	0	7	644
2019	596	4	3	32	3	1	4	643
2020	596	2	7	35	3	0	3	646
2021	604	4	3	50	1	0	5	667
2022	640	6	2	49	2	0	6	705
2023	628	5	4	49	2	1	3	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Medford High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 208^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 219^th 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)	41.7	52.2	10.4%
10th Grade Social Studies (Medford Area Public School District)	40.4	52.3	11.9%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Medford High)	37.4	26.1	11.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Medford Area Public School District)	36.3	30.6	5.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Medford High)	26.6	33.8	7.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Medford Area Public School District)	25.2	32.2	7.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Medford High)	42.5	34.4	8.1%
10th Grade Science (Medford Area Public School District)	40.4	35	5.4%
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	643	692	7.6%
African American	4	5	25%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	32	49	53.1%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	596	628	5.4%
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.2%	35.7%	5.5%

Schools Near Medford 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 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th 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
Medford High	Public	9-12	1015 W Broadway Ave	Medford	54451	Taylor County	Medford Area Public School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 748-5951	692	54	12.8	35.7%	628 (90.8%)	5 (0.7%)	49 (7.1%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	46.3	245^th of 431 public high schools	43.2%		47.1	219^th of 415 public high schools	47.2%	26	29.6	46.7	42.1								56.1		$13,154	$219	$12,935
Abbotsford Middle/Senior High	Public	6-12	307 N 4th Ave	Abbotsford	54405	Clark County	Abbotsford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 223-2386	404	22	18.5	63.1%	168 (41.6%)	4 (1.0%)	227 (56.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	11.9	404^th of 431 public high schools	6.3%		34	289^th of 415 public high schools	30.4%	115		22.0	20.3	35.3	28.6	39.5	30.8	26.9	32.6	41.3	32.7	21.7	$10,952	$709	$10,243
Rib Lake High	Public	9-12	1200 North St	Rib Lake	54470	Taylor County	Rib Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 427-3220	133	12	10.7	42.9%	121 (91.0%)	1 (0.8%)	9 (6.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	51	218^th of 431 public high schools	49.4%		54.1	184^th of 415 public high schools	55.7%	34	21.7		47.8								54.8		$17,347	$341	$17,005
Colby High	Public	9-12	705 N 2nd St	Colby	54421	Clark County	Colby School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 223-2338	304	19	15.8	51.0%	222 (73.0%)	3 (1.0%)	73 (24.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	11.7	407^th of 431 public high schools	5.6%		28.5	318^th of 415 public high schools	23.4%	89	32.5	20.8	22.1								29.0		$12,303	$249	$12,054
Athens High	Public	9-12	601 W Village Limits Rd	Athens	54411	Marathon County	Athens School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(715) 257-7511	124	13	9.7	27.4%	109 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.1%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)								(n/a)											50.0		$19,134	$1,461	$17,674
Owen-Withee High	Public	9-12	832 W 3rd St	Owen	54460	Clark County	Owen-Withee School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 229-2151	123	13	9.1	51.2%	109 (88.6%)	1 (0.8%)	9 (7.3%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	34.2	312^th of 431 public high schools	27.6%					(n/a)		30.3	39.4								46.2		$15,863	$1,207	$14,657

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