Is Oconto High a good school?

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

How many students attend Oconto High?

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

What is the racial makeup of Oconto High?

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

What schools feed into Oconto High?

Oconto High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Oconto Elementary Middle : Oconto Middle

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:
186^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,320

Feeder schools for Oconto High:

Elementary:	Oconto Elementary
Middle:	Oconto Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 280

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.9%

Hispanic:

7.5%

American Indian:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.3%

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Performance Trends

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

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.43. (See more...)

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.

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 (88.9%), Hispanic (7.5%), American Indian (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oconto High is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare Oconto High employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oconto High is $15,320.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oconto High:

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Oconto Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Oconto Unified School District 295^th 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
2004	44.46	214^th	275	22.2%
2006	31.25	247^th	292	15.4%
2008	52.95	279^th	437	36.2%
2009	39.00	356^th	438	18.7%
2010	48.51	331^st	450	26.4%
2011	20.79	409^th	445	8.1%
2012	52.90	284^th	452	37.2%
2013	32.32	379^th	457	17.1%
2014	34.07	379^th	462	18.0%
2015	48.25	317^th	466	32.0%
2016	24.05	348^th	408	14.7%
2017	39.52	254^th	410	38.0%
2018	42.35	242^nd	410	41.0%
2019	26.19	327^th	400	18.3%
2021	63.81	126^th	390	67.7%
2022	43.23	211^th	391	46.0%
2023	32.43	302^nd	415	27.2%
2024	55.43	186^th	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
2018	54.47	100^th	255	60.8%
2022	39.25	162^nd	250	35.2%
2024	41.75	204^th	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
2018	46.82	202^nd	355	43.1%
2019	40.89	214^th	343	37.6%
2021	62.12	106^th	332	68.1%
2022	53.09	160^th	343	53.4%
2023	36.54	232^nd	329	29.5%
2024	42.40	224^th	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	16^th	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
2018	34.56	258^th	373	30.8%
2019	17.73	323^rd	354	8.8%
2021	56.85	128^th	334	61.7%
2022	28.79	264^th	347	23.9%
2023	25.82	291^st	359	18.9%
2024	62.54	121^st	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
2021	57.92	91^st	266	65.8%
2023	23.47	219^th	271	19.2%
2024	46.34	163^rd	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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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by a student
Friday, January 24, 2020

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	Total
1989	338	1	n/a	1	2	n/a	n/a	342
1990	353	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	356
1991	367	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	371
1992	381	1	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	388
1993	364	0	3	4	7	n/a	n/a	378
1994	374	0	5	6	4	n/a	n/a	389
1995	433	1	1	2	4	n/a	n/a	441
1996	433	1	1	2	4	n/a	n/a	441
1997	446	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	448
1998	446	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	450
1999	420	0	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	427
2000	447	0	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	452
2001	439	0	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	444
2002	463	0	2	1	4	n/a	n/a	470
2003	463	0	2	1	4	n/a	n/a	470
2004	470	0	3	7	7	n/a	n/a	487
2005	430	0	3	5	7	n/a	n/a	445
2006	405	1	3	5	5	n/a	n/a	419
2007	428	1	3	6	5	n/a	n/a	443
2008	397	3	3	5	6	n/a	n/a	414
2009	380	3	1	7	8	n/a	n/a	399
2010	345	3	1	5	10	n/a	n/a	364
2011	284	1	1	8	7	0	1	302
2012	279	2	1	10	7	0	2	301
2013	269	6	1	10	9	0	2	297
2014	276	6	1	11	12	0	0	306
2015	294	3	1	14	13	0	0	325
2016	291	5	0	15	8	0	1	320
2017	284	4	0	9	7	0	1	305
2018	262	0	0	6	3	0	2	273
2019	263	1	0	9	5	0	4	282
2020	268	1	0	13	6	1	5	294
2021	258	2	0	13	9	0	4	286
2022	247	1	0	15	7	0	3	273
2023	249	1	0	21	6	0	3	280

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

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

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Oconto High)	34.4	36.2	1.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Oconto Unified School District)	33.8	36.6	2.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Oconto High)	33.9	40	6.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Oconto Unified School District)	31.7	36.7	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Oconto High)	23.2	25.5	2.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Oconto Unified School District)	21.3	23.3	2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Oconto High)	25	25.5	0.5%
10th Grade Science (Oconto Unified School District)	25.4	23.3	2.1%
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	282	280	0.7%
African American	1	1
American Indian	5	6	20%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	21	133.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	263	249	5.3%
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39%	39.3%	0.3%

Schools Near Oconto 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 Social Studies (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 Social Studies 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oconto High	Public	9-12	1717 Superior Ave	Oconto	54153	Oconto County	Oconto Unified School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 834-7812	280	21	13.3	39.3%	249 (88.9%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	55.4	186^th of 431 public high schools	56.8%		32.4	302^nd of 415 public high schools	27.2%	116	47.5	57.4	50.0	34.3	$15,320	$818	$14,503
Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy	Public	5-12	1717 Superior Ave	Oconto	54153	Oconto County	Oconto Unified School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 834-7814	23	1	20.1	69.6%	20 (87.0%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)								(n/a)					$4,992	$767	$4,226
Lena High	Public	9-12	304 E Main St	Lena	54139	Oconto County	Lena School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 829-5244	133	12	11.3	33.1%	124 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36	302^nd of 431 public high schools	29.9%					(n/a)	51.4	32.4	37.8	33.3	$13,139	$457	$12,683
Peshtigo High	Public	9-12	380 Green St	Peshtigo	54157	Marinette County	Peshtigo School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 582-3711	339	22	15.5	28.3%	328 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	29.2	329^th of 431 public high schools	23.7%		29.3	314^th of 415 public high schools	24.3%	15	20.0	34.4	37.7	42.4	$11,639	$259	$11,379
Oconto Falls High	Public	9-12	210 N Farm Rd	Oconto Falls	54154	Oconto County	Oconto Falls Public School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 848-4467	521	35	14.8	29.8%	475 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.4%)	64.1	136^th of 431 public high schools	68.4%		57.9	163^rd of 415 public high schools	60.7%	27	51.6	60.5	51.6	40.2	$14,444	$375	$14,069
Coleman High	Public	9-12	343 Business 141 N	Coleman	54112	Marinette County	Coleman School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 897-2291	233	18	12.6	37.8%	212 (91.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (5.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	39.3	281^st of 431 public high schools	34.8%		27.8	323^rd of 415 public high schools	22.2%	42	34.0	32.0	30.0	69.5	$13,748	$448	$13,299
Marinette High	Public	9-12	2135 Pierce Ave	Marinette	54143	Marinette County	Marinette School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 735-1300	635	43	14.9	48.8%	547 (86.1%)	24 (3.8%)	33 (5.2%)	3 (0.5%)	9 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (2.8%)	14	399^th of 431 public high schools	7.4%		18.6	373^rd of 415 public high schools	10.1%	26	31.4	22.4	23.7	33.6	$13,163	$592	$12,570
Southern Door High	Public	9-12	2073 County Trunk DK	Brussels	54204	Door County	Southern Door County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 825-7333	327	31	10.6	31.5%	296 (90.5%)	2 (0.6%)	20 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	68	110^th of 431 public high schools	74.5%		53.8	187^th of 415 public high schools	54.9%	77	58.3	48.6	45.8	57.7	$14,117	$698	$13,419

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