Oconomowoc High

Summary:

Oconomowoc High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,662 students, located in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, which is part of the Oconomowoc Area School District. The school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Wisconsin high schools, with strong academic performance and graduation rates that exceed the state average.

Oconomowoc High's academic performance is generally above the state average, with 10th-grade students scoring higher in subjects like social studies, mathematics, and science. The school maintains an impressive 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.3% to 98.5% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the state average. However, the school faces some challenges, such as a higher chronic absenteeism rate and underperformance of certain student subgroups, particularly those from low-income backgrounds and with special education needs.

Compared to nearby schools, West High and North High in the Waukesha School District have lower rankings and test scores, while Pewaukee High in the Pewaukee School District consistently outperforms Oconomowoc High. The Kettle Moraine School District, which includes several high-performing charter schools, also demonstrates stronger overall academic performance compared to Oconomowoc High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 641 E Forest St
       Oconomowoc, WI  53066-3888


(262) 560-3100

District: Oconomowoc Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
175th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,621 Help


Feeder schools for Oconomowoc High:

Elementary:    Greenland Elementary
    Ixonia Elementary
    Meadow View Elementary
    Park Lawn Elementary
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Middle:    Nature Hill Intermediate
    Silver Lake Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  1,662

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.1%
Hispanic:
6.5%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.6% Help


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Compare Details Oconomowoc High ranks better than 59.4% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.87. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Oconomowoc 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 (88.1%), Hispanic (6.5%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oconomowoc High is 16.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oconomowoc High is $11,621.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oconomowoc High:

SchoolDigger ranks Oconomowoc High 175th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Oconomowoc High in the ranking list.)

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Oconomowoc Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Oconomowoc Area School District 47th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oconomowoc High

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Rank History for all students at Oconomowoc High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.27 36th 275 86.9%
2005 73.13 70th 287 75.6%
2006 74.21 59th 292 79.8%
2007 71.81 80th 281 71.5%
2008 69.39 118th 437 73.0%
2009 73.25 90th 438 79.5%
2010 62.64 205th 450 54.4%
2011 67.69 143rd 445 67.9%
2012 68.55 132nd 452 70.8%
2013 57.87 211th 457 53.8%
2014 62.80 171st 462 63.0%
2015 66.13 160th 466 65.7%
2016 71.81 82nd 408 79.9%
2017 57.13 156th 410 62.0%
2018 63.49 123rd 410 70.0%
2019 68.40 98th 400 75.5%
2021 74.29 76th 390 80.5%
2022 75.14 72nd 391 81.6%
2023 65.46 117th 415 71.8%
2024 57.87 175th 431 59.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Oconomowoc High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.75 30th 35 14.3%
2019 41.45 23rd 37 37.8%
2022 46.98 22nd 41 46.3%
2023 55.56 26th 56 53.6%
2024 51.22 29th 71 59.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Oconomowoc High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.60 14th 55 74.5%
2024 28.68 76th 95 20.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oconomowoc High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.54 94th 251 62.5%
2021 66.10 49th 226 78.3%
2022 38.24 167th 250 33.2%
2023 35.03 198th 271 26.9%
2024 46.58 178th 326 45.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Oconomowoc High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.88 128th 355 63.9%
2019 63.18 106th 343 69.1%
2021 58.88 130th 332 60.8%
2022 65.33 108th 343 68.5%
2023 64.17 104th 329 68.4%
2024 60.12 136th 353 61.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Oconomowoc High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.58 120th 373 67.8%
2019 66.35 92nd 354 74.0%
2021 80.05 40th 334 88.0%
2022 77.77 47th 347 86.5%
2023 60.13 120th 359 66.6%
2024 50.73 180th 365 50.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Oconomowoc High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.11 11th 51 78.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oconomowoc High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.46 14th 86 83.7%
2023 33.88 65th 97 33.0%
2024 42.17 67th 119 43.7%
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Rank History for White students at Oconomowoc High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.67 107th 261 59.0%
2019 55.67 101st 266 62.0%
2021 69.39 58th 266 78.2%
2022 67.96 66th 269 75.5%
2023 55.07 110th 271 59.4%
2024 46.18 164th 300 45.3%
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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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by a student
Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Open Quote School boasts about being a five star school while they give you notifications discipline almost a week after it happened such as parking violations. Teachers also break their own rules and turn a blind eye to students that break the school rules. The school also charges you over $100 for a parking pass for one year that DOES NOT work at the other campus. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Oconomowoc High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1567 8 7 11 n/a n/a n/a 0 1593
1989 1482 5 11 12 n/a n/a n/a 0 1510
1990 1410 1 12 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1434
1991 1399 2 8 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1422
1992 1374 3 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1397
1993 1389 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1395
1994 1349 3 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1361
1995 1380 5 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1393
1996 1380 5 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1393
1997 1437 5 5 4 3 n/a n/a 0 1454
1998 1438 1 7 2 4 n/a n/a 0 1452
1999 1407 1 11 3 3 n/a n/a 0 1425
2000 1469 4 11 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1492
2001 1439 2 12 7 3 n/a n/a 0 1463
2002 1434 3 15 11 3 n/a n/a 0 1466
2003 1434 3 15 11 3 n/a n/a 0 1466
2004 1379 6 16 19 2 n/a n/a 0 1422
2005 1429 5 13 23 4 n/a n/a 0 1474
2006 1401 12 11 26 2 n/a n/a 0 1452
2007 1422 12 15 41 4 n/a n/a 0 1494
2008 1421 16 16 34 6 n/a n/a 0 1493
2009 1335 22 14 41 6 n/a n/a 0 1418
2010 1338 23 12 42 7 n/a n/a 0 1422
2011 1344 23 7 51 6 1 8 0 1440
2012 1352 16 10 51 6 0 15 0 1450
2013 1353 12 6 52 7 0 20 0 1450
2014 1371 12 9 64 9 2 20 0 1487
2015 1420 16 9 59 10 2 30 0 1546
2016 1417 11 19 84 5 2 41 0 1579
2017 1469 13 25 92 7 2 46 0 1654
2018 1539 11 24 84 8 3 40 0 1709
2019 1525 11 26 98 6 0 49 0 1715
2020 1494 9 20 94 8 0 44 0 1669
2021 1499 12 21 98 4 0 52 0 1686
2022 1491 11 20 96 3 0 58 0 1679
2023 1464 12 21 108 1 0 56 0 1662

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 Oconomowoc High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1593 87.1 18.2 3.6
1989 1510 89.9 16.7 0
1990 1434 90.8 15.7 0.8
1991 1422 86.4 16.4 3.4
1992 1397 84.8 16.4 4.4
1993 1395 88.5 15.8 4.4
1994 1361 81.2 16.8 5.5
1995 1393 80.6 17.3 4.5
1996 1393 80.6 17.3 4.5
1997 1454 82.9 17.5 4.3
1998 1452 88.7 16.4 3.4
1999 1425 87.0 16.4 6.1
2000 1492 86.8 17.2 5.4
2001 1463 87.5 16.7 5.3
2002 1466 87.4 16.8 2.9
2003 1466 87.4 16.8 2.9
2004 1422 87.2 16.3 4.3
2005 1474 90.6 16.3 n/a
2006 1452 89.1 16.3 n/a
2007 1494 88.2 16.9 6.8
2008 1493 91.2 16.4 7.2
2009 1418 91.6 15.5 8
2010 1422 90.3 15.7 14.6
2011 1440 82.2 17.5 20.5
2012 1450 83.5 17.3 16.6
2013 1450 79.1 18.3 17.3
2014 1487 83.4 17.8 17.1
2015 1546 n/a n/a 17.5
2016 1579 89.0 17.7 16.7
2017 1654 92.3 17.9 10.6
2018 1709 91.6 18.6 11
2019 1715 98.3 17.4 13.6
2020 1669 101.4 16.4 14.5
2021 1686 97.5 17.2 18.6
2022 1679 96.9 17.3 16.2
2023 1662 99.6 16.6 16.6

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 Oconomowoc High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1593 87.1 18.2 3.6
1989 1510 89.9 16.7 0
1990 1434 90.8 15.7 0.8
1991 1422 86.4 16.4 3.4
1992 1397 84.8 16.4 4.4
1993 1395 88.5 15.8 4.4
1994 1361 81.2 16.8 5.5
1995 1393 80.6 17.3 4.5
1996 1393 80.6 17.3 4.5
1997 1454 82.9 17.5 4.3
1998 1452 88.7 16.4 3.4
1999 1425 87.0 16.4 6.1
2000 1492 86.8 17.2 5.4
2001 1463 87.5 16.7 5.3
2002 1466 87.4 16.8 2.9
2003 1466 87.4 16.8 2.9
2004 1422 87.2 16.3 4.3
2005 1474 90.6 16.3 n/a
2006 1452 89.1 16.3 n/a
2007 1494 88.2 16.9 6.8
2008 1493 91.2 16.4 7.2
2009 1418 91.6 15.5 8
2010 1422 90.3 15.7 14.6
2011 1440 82.2 17.5 20.5
2012 1450 83.5 17.3 16.6
2013 1450 79.1 18.3 17.3
2014 1487 83.4 17.8 17.1
2015 1546 n/a n/a 17.5
2016 1579 89.0 17.7 16.7
2017 1654 92.3 17.9 10.6
2018 1709 91.6 18.6 11
2019 1715 98.3 17.4 13.6
2020 1669 101.4 16.4 14.5
2021 1686 97.5 17.2 18.6
2022 1679 96.9 17.3 16.2
2023 1662 99.6 16.6 16.6

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 Oconomowoc High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $259 (2.5%) $10,114 (97.5%) $10,373
2020 $290 (2.7%) $10,611 (97.3%) $10,901
2021 $305 (2.6%) $11,316 (97.4%) $11,621

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oconomowoc High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 98th of 400 High schoolsRanks 117th of 415 High schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Oconomowoc High)4852.1
 4%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Oconomowoc Area School District)4852.1
 4%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Oconomowoc High)49.643.7
 5.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Oconomowoc Area School District)49.643.7
 5.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Oconomowoc High)42.139.1
 3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Oconomowoc Area School District)42.139.1
 3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Oconomowoc High)37.240.4
 3.2%
   10th Grade Science (Oconomowoc Area School District)37.240.4
 3.2%
   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 Students17151662
 3.1%
African American1112
 9.1%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian2621
 19.2%
Hispanic98108
 10.2%
Pacific Islander00
White15251464
 4%
Two or More Races4956
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.6%16.6%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Oconomowoc High

Oconomowoc High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Greenland Elementary
Elementary : Ixonia Elementary
Elementary : Meadow View Elementary
Elementary : Park Lawn Elementary
Elementary : Summit Elementary
Middle : Nature Hill Intermediate
Middle : Silver Lake Intermediate

Students at Oconomowoc High are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Oconomowoc High ranks 175th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,662 students attended Oconomowoc High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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