Plum City High

Summary:

Plum City High is a public high school located in Plum City, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 137 students. The school is part of the Plum City School District, which is ranked 202 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Plum City High stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, reaching 100% in the last two school years, significantly higher than the state average and the graduation rates of nearby schools like Ellsworth High (97.5%), Spring Valley High (95.4%), and Pepin High (100%). The school also has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 3.8% over the past five years, lower than the nearby schools.

Academically, Plum City High generally performs better than the state average in various subject areas, such as English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rates have fluctuated, with some years significantly higher than the nearby schools, which could be an area for improvement. Additionally, the school's ranking has been volatile, ranging from 25th out of 466 Wisconsin high schools in 2014-2015 to 364th out of 410 in 2016-2017, suggesting the need for the Plum City School District to investigate and address this issue.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 907 Main St
       Plum City, WI  54761-9013


(715) 647-2591

District: Plum City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
257th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,512 Help


Feeder schools for Plum City High:

Elementary:    Plum City Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  137

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.9%
Hispanic:
11.7%
Two or more races:
4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.7% Help


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Compare Details Plum City High ranks better than 66.1% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.57. (See more...)
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Compare Details Plum City High ranks worse than 59.6% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.07. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Plum City 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 (83.9%), Hispanic (11.7%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plum City High is 9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plum City High is $15,512.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Plum City High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Plum City High 217th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Plum City High in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Plum City High 257th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Plum City High in the ranking list.)

Plum City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Plum City School District 202nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Plum City High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Plum City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.64 54th 324 83.3%
2005 83.61 12th 332 96.4%
2007 69.95 110th 366 69.9%
2008 70.91 125th 519 75.9%
2009 71.65 110th 521 78.9%
2010 72.32 104th 539 80.7%
2011 80.43 25th 549 95.4%
2012 70.53 123rd 559 78.0%
2013 80.08 62nd 569 89.1%
2014 72.44 110th 585 81.2%
2015 64.58 194th 612 68.3%
2016 44.22 372nd 609 38.9%
2017 55.06 267th 612 56.4%
2018 41.89 379th 579 34.5%
2019 47.98 346th 594 41.8%
2021 55.58 269th 613 56.1%
2022 50.25 326th 617 47.2%
2023 49.93 326th 640 49.1%
2024 65.57 217th 641 66.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Plum City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.49 104th 414 74.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Plum City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.44 326th 489 33.3%
2019 34.25 358th 487 26.5%
2022 75.05 68th 522 87.0%
2023 68.50 104th 525 80.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Plum City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.40 371st 551 32.7%
2019 39.24 389th 557 30.2%
2021 44.97 340th 574 40.8%
2022 45.49 334th 576 42.0%
2023 57.66 230th 579 60.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Plum City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.26 336th 551 39.0%
2019 56.88 245th 557 56.0%
2021 48.77 303rd 572 47.0%
2022 54.11 261st 577 54.8%
2023 41.44 363rd 591 38.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Plum City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.74 258th 382 32.5%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Plum City High

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Rank History for all high school students at Plum City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.41 84th 275 69.5%
2005 53.23 191st 287 33.4%
2008 62.05 190th 437 56.5%
2009 40.34 354th 438 19.2%
2010 69.74 130th 450 71.1%
2011 80.39 29th 445 93.5%
2012 52.78 285th 452 36.9%
2013 65.24 140th 457 69.4%
2014 41.61 335th 462 27.5%
2015 83.37 25th 466 94.6%
2016 81.15 52nd 408 87.3%
2017 21.98 353rd 410 13.9%
2018 21.16 364th 410 11.2%
2019 52.22 188th 400 53.0%
2022 55.03 160th 391 59.1%
2023 46.51 224th 415 46.0%
2024 44.07 257th 431 40.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Plum City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.22 344th 355 3.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Plum City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.61 170th 347 51.0%
2023 50.62 170th 359 52.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Plum City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.78 164th 266 38.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Plum City High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 130 n/a n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 132
1990 138 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1991 139 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1992 131 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1993 129 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1994 135 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1995 212 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1996 212 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1997 208 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1998 199 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1999 212 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2000 215 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2001 210 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2002 224 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2003 224 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2004 222 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2005 217 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2006 217 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2007 204 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2008 200 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2009 188 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2010 172 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2011 170 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 177
2012 144 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 149
2013 135 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 140
2014 143 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 151
2015 148 0 0 9 0 0 1 0 158
2016 135 0 0 11 0 0 1 0 147
2017 141 0 0 7 0 1 0 0 149
2018 147 1 0 10 0 1 0 0 159
2019 134 2 0 10 0 0 0 0 146
2020 137 2 0 10 0 0 0 0 149
2021 134 0 0 16 0 0 4 0 154
2022 118 0 0 20 0 0 4 0 142
2023 115 0 0 16 0 0 6 0 137

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 Plum City High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 132 11.0 12.0 26.5
1990 139 12.3 11.3 28.1
1991 139 12.5 11.1 18
1992 133 12.5 10.6 22.6
1993 129 12.9 10.0 14
1994 137 12.9 10.6 16.1
1995 213 13.6 15.7 16.4
1996 213 13.6 15.7 16.4
1997 208 12.9 16.1 11.1
1998 199 12.9 15.4 12.1
1999 212 13.8 15.4 17.9
2000 215 14.4 14.9 20.9
2001 211 14.4 14.7 20.9
2002 225 12.4 18.1 22.2
2003 225 12.4 18.1 22.2
2004 223 17.0 13.1 19.3
2005 217 16.1 13.5 n/a
2006 219 16.1 13.6 n/a
2007 211 16.2 13.0 28.4
2008 207 16.4 12.6 25.1
2009 195 16.5 11.8 29.2
2010 177 14.1 12.4 29.9
2011 177 12.9 13.6 32.2
2012 149 12.1 12.2 33.6
2013 140 11.9 11.6 32.9
2014 151 11.9 12.6 38.4
2015 158 n/a n/a 44.9
2016 147 12.0 12.2 48.3
2017 149 11.1 13.3 2
2018 159 13.1 12.0 42.8
2019 146 13.2 11.0 41.8
2020 149 14.1 10.5 43
2021 154 12.2 12.6 37
2022 142 14.2 10.0 26.8
2023 137 15.2 9.0 27.7

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 Plum City High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 132 11.0 12.0 26.5
1990 139 12.3 11.3 28.1
1991 139 12.5 11.1 18
1992 133 12.5 10.6 22.6
1993 129 12.9 10.0 14
1994 137 12.9 10.6 16.1
1995 213 13.6 15.7 16.4
1996 213 13.6 15.7 16.4
1997 208 12.9 16.1 11.1
1998 199 12.9 15.4 12.1
1999 212 13.8 15.4 17.9
2000 215 14.4 14.9 20.9
2001 211 14.4 14.7 20.9
2002 225 12.4 18.1 22.2
2003 225 12.4 18.1 22.2
2004 223 17.0 13.1 19.3
2005 217 16.1 13.5 n/a
2006 219 16.1 13.6 n/a
2007 211 16.2 13.0 28.4
2008 207 16.4 12.6 25.1
2009 195 16.5 11.8 29.2
2010 177 14.1 12.4 29.9
2011 177 12.9 13.6 32.2
2012 149 12.1 12.2 33.6
2013 140 11.9 11.6 32.9
2014 151 11.9 12.6 38.4
2015 158 n/a n/a 44.9
2016 147 12.0 12.2 48.3
2017 149 11.1 13.3 2
2018 159 13.1 12.0 42.8
2019 146 13.2 11.0 41.8
2020 149 14.1 10.5 43
2021 154 12.2 12.6 37
2022 142 14.2 10.0 26.8
2023 137 15.2 9.0 27.7

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 Plum City High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $449 (3.7%) $11,695 (96.3%) $12,143
2020 $460 (3.1%) $14,552 (96.9%) $15,012
2021 $523 (3.4%) $14,990 (96.6%) $15,512

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Plum City High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 346th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 326th of 640 Middle schools
 7.3%
Ranks 188th of 400 High schoolsRanks 224th of 415 High schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Plum City High)11.840
 28.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Plum City School District)11.840
 28.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Plum City High)23.540
 16.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Plum City School District)23.540
 16.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Plum City High)57.128.6
 28.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Plum City School District)57.128.6
 28.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Plum City High)38.121.4
 16.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Plum City School District)38.121.4
 16.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Plum City High)42.344.4
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Plum City School District)42.344.4
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Plum City High)23.127.8
 4.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Plum City School District)23.127.8
 4.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Plum City High)46.261.1
 15%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Plum City School District)46.261.1
 15%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Plum City High)73.155.6
 17.5%
   8th Grade Science (Plum City School District)73.155.6
 17.5%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Plum City High)42.147.1
 5%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Plum City School District)42.147.1
 5%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Plum City High)42.927.8
 15.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Plum City School District)42.927.8
 15.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Plum City High)28.634.6
 6%
   10th Grade Science (Plum City School District)28.634.6
 6%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731
 1.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students146137
 6.2%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1016
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White134115
 14.2%
Two or More Races06
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.8%27.7%
 14%


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Plum City High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Plum City Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 137 students attended Plum City High.

Students at Plum City High are 84% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Plum City High ranks 257th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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