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Oconto High

Summary:

Oconto High is a public high school located in Oconto, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 280 students. It is part of the Oconto Unified School District, which is ranked 295 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oconto High has shown fluctuating academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 126 to 302 out of Wisconsin high schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, Oconto High ranked 186 out of 431 Wisconsin high schools and received a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the Forward Exam and ACT, is generally below the state average, with some exceptions. For example, in 2023-2024, Oconto High's 10th-grade students outperformed the state average in ACT Mathematics (57.38% proficient or better vs. 42.37% statewide). Oconto High has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 95.4% to 100% over the past five years, and a relatively low dropout rate, fluctuating between 0.0% and 1.3% during the same period. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.8% in 2019-2020 to 26.2% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, Oconto High's performance is generally lower than that of the Southern Door High School, which is part of the higher-ranked Southern Door County School District. However, Oconto High outperforms the nearby Marinette High School, which is part of the lower-ranked Marinette School District. The nearby Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy, which is also part of the Oconto Unified School District, has significantly lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and higher chronic absenteeism compared to Oconto High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1717 Superior Ave
       Oconto, WI  54153-2009

(920) 834-7812

District: Oconto Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
186th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,320 Help


Feeder schools for Oconto High:

Elementary:    Oconto Elementary
Middle:    Oconto Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  280

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.9%
Hispanic:
7.5%
American Indian:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.3% Help


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Compare Details Oconto High ranks better than 56.8% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.43. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Oconto 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 (88.9%), Hispanic (7.5%), American Indian (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oconto High is 13.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oconto High is $15,320.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oconto High:

SchoolDigger ranks Oconto High 186th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Oconto High in the ranking list.)

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Oconto Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Oconto Unified School District 295th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oconto High

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Rank History for all students at Oconto High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.46 214th 275 22.2%
2006 31.25 247th 292 15.4%
2008 52.95 279th 437 36.2%
2009 39.00 356th 438 18.7%
2010 48.51 331st 450 26.4%
2011 20.79 409th 445 8.1%
2012 52.90 284th 452 37.2%
2013 32.32 379th 457 17.1%
2014 34.07 379th 462 18.0%
2015 48.25 317th 466 32.0%
2016 24.05 348th 408 14.7%
2017 39.52 254th 410 38.0%
2018 42.35 242nd 410 41.0%
2019 26.19 327th 400 18.3%
2021 63.81 126th 390 67.7%
2022 43.23 211th 391 46.0%
2023 32.43 302nd 415 27.2%
2024 55.43 186th 431 56.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oconto High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.47 100th 255 60.8%
2022 39.25 162nd 250 35.2%
2024 41.75 204th 326 37.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Oconto High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.82 202nd 355 43.1%
2019 40.89 214th 343 37.6%
2021 62.12 106th 332 68.1%
2022 53.09 160th 343 53.4%
2023 36.54 232nd 329 29.5%
2024 42.40 224th 353 36.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Oconto High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.77 16th 23 30.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Oconto High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.56 258th 373 30.8%
2019 17.73 323rd 354 8.8%
2021 56.85 128th 334 61.7%
2022 28.79 264th 347 23.9%
2023 25.82 291st 359 18.9%
2024 62.54 121st 365 66.8%
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Rank History for White students at Oconto High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.92 91st 266 65.8%
2023 23.47 219th 271 19.2%
2024 46.34 163rd 300 45.7%
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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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Friday, January 24, 2020

Open Quote The kids here are very racist and the staff/ administration does nothing to combat this issue. Sports here are also very sad because the only kids worth putting into games, are the ones that have a known last name. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Oconto High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 338 1 n/a 1 2 n/a n/a 0 342
1990 353 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 356
1991 367 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 371
1992 381 1 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 388
1993 364 0 3 4 7 n/a n/a 0 378
1994 374 0 5 6 4 n/a n/a 0 389
1995 433 1 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 441
1996 433 1 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 441
1997 446 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 448
1998 446 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 450
1999 420 0 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 427
2000 447 0 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 452
2001 439 0 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 444
2002 463 0 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 470
2003 463 0 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 470
2004 470 0 3 7 7 n/a n/a 0 487
2005 430 0 3 5 7 n/a n/a 0 445
2006 405 1 3 5 5 n/a n/a 0 419
2007 428 1 3 6 5 n/a n/a 0 443
2008 397 3 3 5 6 n/a n/a 0 414
2009 380 3 1 7 8 n/a n/a 0 399
2010 345 3 1 5 10 n/a n/a 0 364
2011 284 1 1 8 7 0 1 0 302
2012 279 2 1 10 7 0 2 0 301
2013 269 6 1 10 9 0 2 0 297
2014 276 6 1 11 12 0 0 0 306
2015 294 3 1 14 13 0 0 0 325
2016 291 5 0 15 8 0 1 0 320
2017 284 4 0 9 7 0 1 0 305
2018 262 0 0 6 3 0 2 0 273
2019 263 1 0 9 5 0 4 0 282
2020 268 1 0 13 6 1 5 0 294
2021 258 2 0 13 9 0 4 0 286
2022 247 1 0 15 7 0 3 0 273
2023 249 1 0 21 6 0 3 0 280

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 Oconto High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 342 25.0 13.6 17.5
1990 356 29.0 12.2 13.2
1991 371 29.0 12.7 17.3
1992 388 30.0 12.9 26.8
1993 378 28.1 13.5 22.2
1994 389 27.9 13.9 20.3
1995 441 28.1 15.7 18.1
1996 441 28.1 15.7 18.1
1997 448 28.4 15.8 15
1998 450 29.0 15.5 14.9
1999 427 29.2 14.6 20.4
2000 452 29.1 15.5 20.6
2001 444 31.5 14.1 20.9
2002 470 31.0 15.2 11.1
2003 470 31.0 15.2 11.1
2004 487 30.9 15.8 14.6
2005 445 29.4 15.1 n/a
2006 419 28.2 14.9 n/a
2007 443 30.2 14.7 20.1
2008 414 29.0 14.3 22.2
2009 399 30.1 13.3 25.6
2010 364 26.4 13.7 34.6
2011 302 22.0 13.7 37.7
2012 301 20.7 14.5 41.2
2013 297 20.3 14.6 40.7
2014 306 20.8 14.6 42.5
2015 325 n/a n/a 46.8
2016 320 22.0 14.5 44.4
2017 305 23.4 12.9 36.4
2018 273 22.0 12.4 34.8
2019 282 19.9 14.1 39
2020 294 20.3 14.4 39.5
2021 286 20.3 14.0 43
2022 273 19.8 13.7 34.4
2023 280 21.0 13.3 39.3

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 Oconto High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 342 25.0 13.6 17.5
1990 356 29.0 12.2 13.2
1991 371 29.0 12.7 17.3
1992 388 30.0 12.9 26.8
1993 378 28.1 13.5 22.2
1994 389 27.9 13.9 20.3
1995 441 28.1 15.7 18.1
1996 441 28.1 15.7 18.1
1997 448 28.4 15.8 15
1998 450 29.0 15.5 14.9
1999 427 29.2 14.6 20.4
2000 452 29.1 15.5 20.6
2001 444 31.5 14.1 20.9
2002 470 31.0 15.2 11.1
2003 470 31.0 15.2 11.1
2004 487 30.9 15.8 14.6
2005 445 29.4 15.1 n/a
2006 419 28.2 14.9 n/a
2007 443 30.2 14.7 20.1
2008 414 29.0 14.3 22.2
2009 399 30.1 13.3 25.6
2010 364 26.4 13.7 34.6
2011 302 22.0 13.7 37.7
2012 301 20.7 14.5 41.2
2013 297 20.3 14.6 40.7
2014 306 20.8 14.6 42.5
2015 325 n/a n/a 46.8
2016 320 22.0 14.5 44.4
2017 305 23.4 12.9 36.4
2018 273 22.0 12.4 34.8
2019 282 19.9 14.1 39
2020 294 20.3 14.4 39.5
2021 286 20.3 14.0 43
2022 273 19.8 13.7 34.4
2023 280 21.0 13.3 39.3

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 Oconto High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $215 (1.6%) $12,912 (98.4%) $13,127
2020 $234 (1.8%) $12,937 (98.2%) $13,171
2021 $818 (5.3%) $14,503 (94.7%) $15,320

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oconto 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 327th of 400 High schoolsRanks 302nd of 415 High schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Oconto High)34.436.2
 1.8%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Oconto Unified School District)33.836.6
 2.8%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Oconto High)33.940
 6.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Oconto Unified School District)31.736.7
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Oconto High)23.225.5
 2.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Oconto Unified School District)21.323.3
 2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Oconto High)2525.5
 0.5%
   10th Grade Science (Oconto Unified School District)25.423.3
 2.1%
   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 Students282280
 0.7%
African American11
American Indian56
 20%
Asian00
Hispanic921
 133.3%
Pacific Islander00
White263249
 5.3%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39%39.3%
 0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oconto High

Oconto High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Oconto Elementary
Middle : Oconto Middle

Students at Oconto High are 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Oconto High ranks 186th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 280 students attended Oconto High.


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