South Shore Junior/Senior High

Summary:

South Shore Junior/Senior High is a public high school located in Port Wing, Wisconsin, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 84 students. The school is part of the South Shore School District, which is ranked 101 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Shore Junior/Senior High has consistently performed well on state assessments, with students scoring significantly above the state average in subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 75% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 51.77%. The school's performance on the ACT exam is also noteworthy, with 59.09% of 10th-grade students scoring proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 42.37%. Additionally, the school has maintained an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate for the past four school years, significantly higher than the state average, and its dropout rate has remained low, ranging from 0% to 1.1% over the past five years.

The South Shore Junior/Senior High serves a diverse student population, with both female and male students performing well academically. The school also serves a significant population of low-socioeconomic status students, ranking 116th out of 326 Wisconsin high schools in this category for the 2023-2024 school year. Despite its small size, the school effectively allocates its resources to support student learning and well-being, as evidenced by the high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, which likely contributes to the school's strong academic performance and positive student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 9135 School Rd
       Port Wing, WI  54865-5752


(715) 774-3500

District: South Shore School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
159th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,841 Help


Feeder schools for South Shore Junior/Senior High:

Elementary:    South Shore Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  84

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.3%
American Indian:
3.6%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.7% Help


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Compare Details South Shore Junior/Senior High ranks better than 83.6% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.84. (See more...)
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Compare Details South Shore Junior/Senior High ranks better than 63.1% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.51. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of South Shore Junior/Senior High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 (89.3%), American Indian (3.6%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Shore Junior/Senior High is 9.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Shore Junior/Senior High is $22,841.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Shore Junior/Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks South Shore Junior/Senior High 105th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See South Shore Junior/Senior High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks South Shore Junior/Senior High 159th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See South Shore Junior/Senior High in the ranking list.)

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South Shore School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Shore School District 101st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Shore Junior/Senior High

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Rank History for all middle school students at South Shore Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 77.25 53rd 519 89.8%
2009 68.57 144th 521 72.4%
2010 54.72 307th 539 43.0%
2011 74.11 84th 549 84.7%
2012 87.98 5th 559 99.1%
2013 93.02 6th 569 98.9%
2014 67.18 159th 585 72.8%
2015 53.41 318th 612 48.0%
2016 52.85 306th 609 49.8%
2017 53.10 289th 612 52.8%
2018 74.55 102nd 579 82.4%
2019 59.12 241st 594 59.4%
2021 77.15 89th 613 85.5%
2022 76.16 109th 617 82.3%
2023 66.35 184th 640 71.3%
2024 77.84 105th 641 83.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Shore Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.25 46th 489 90.6%
2021 58.15 158th 499 68.3%
2024 70.87 91st 520 82.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at South Shore Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.14 52nd 574 90.9%
2024 63.21 224th 580 61.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at South Shore Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.99 164th 572 71.3%
2024 83.32 55th 585 90.6%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for South Shore Junior/Senior High

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Rank History for all high school students at South Shore Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 18.65 403rd 437 7.8%
2009 62.48 178th 438 59.4%
2010 74.63 77th 450 82.9%
2012 75.77 73rd 452 83.8%
2013 86.69 14th 457 96.9%
2014 83.33 27th 462 94.2%
2015 59.29 233rd 466 50.0%
2016 62.89 120th 408 70.6%
2017 30.95 295th 410 28.0%
2018 55.23 168th 410 59.0%
2019 31.42 300th 400 25.0%
2021 85.57 37th 390 90.5%
2022 71.67 85th 391 78.3%
2023 65.35 120th 415 71.1%
2024 60.51 159th 431 63.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Shore Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.18 116th 326 64.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at South Shore Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.22 118th 355 66.8%
2023 70.66 75th 329 77.2%
2024 60.81 135th 353 61.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at South Shore Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.11 76th 354 78.5%
2022 66.67 86th 347 75.2%
2024 60.23 130th 365 64.4%
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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 South Shore Junior/Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 155 n/a n/a n/a 6 n/a n/a 0 161
1990 154 0 1 0 9 n/a n/a 0 164
1991 146 0 0 2 9 n/a n/a 0 157
1992 158 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 166
1993 174 0 0 1 7 n/a n/a 0 182
1994 174 0 1 0 6 n/a n/a 0 181
1995 177 0 2 0 10 n/a n/a 0 189
1996 177 0 2 0 10 n/a n/a 0 189
1997 181 0 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 191
1998 153 0 2 0 7 n/a n/a 0 162
1999 153 0 2 0 5 n/a n/a 0 160
2000 164 0 1 1 5 n/a n/a 0 171
2001 160 0 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 165
2002 132 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 139
2003 132 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 139
2004 114 0 0 1 8 n/a n/a 0 123
2005 91 1 0 4 5 n/a n/a 0 101
2006 96 0 0 8 3 n/a n/a 0 107
2007 90 1 0 8 4 n/a n/a 0 103
2008 71 1 0 7 4 n/a n/a 0 83
2009 62 1 0 5 4 n/a n/a 0 72
2010 67 1 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 75
2011 56 0 0 2 1 0 8 0 67
2012 56 0 0 2 1 0 6 0 65
2013 66 0 0 1 2 0 4 0 73
2014 66 0 0 2 2 0 6 0 76
2015 76 0 0 2 1 0 7 0 86
2016 70 0 0 3 1 1 6 0 81
2017 63 0 0 4 1 1 3 0 72
2018 69 0 0 4 3 0 4 0 80
2019 73 1 0 3 3 0 6 0 86
2020 75 2 0 4 3 1 3 0 88
2021 66 1 0 3 3 0 2 0 75
2022 74 1 0 4 3 0 2 0 84
2023 75 1 0 2 3 0 3 0 84

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 South Shore Junior/Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 161 13.5 11.9 33.5
1990 164 12.6 13.0 39
1991 157 13.4 11.7 36.3
1992 166 13.4 12.3 43.4
1993 182 14.5 12.6 41.8
1994 181 14.4 12.6 39.2
1995 189 14.8 12.8 36.5
1996 189 14.8 12.8 36.5
1997 191 12.4 15.4 39.3
1998 162 11.1 14.6 28.4
1999 160 12.2 13.1 57.5
2000 171 13.5 12.7 50.9
2001 165 14.9 11.1 44.8
2002 139 12.6 11.0 62.6
2003 139 12.6 11.0 62.6
2004 123 11.1 11.1 67.5
2005 101 11.1 9.1 n/a
2006 107 10.8 9.9 n/a
2007 103 10.8 9.5 60.2
2008 83 10.9 7.6 55.4
2009 72 10.3 7.0 61.1
2010 75 9.2 8.1 69.3
2011 67 8.7 7.6 59.7
2012 65 8.2 7.8 49.2
2013 73 9.5 7.6 38.4
2014 76 8.6 8.7 43.4
2015 86 n/a n/a 41.9
2016 81 9.0 9.0 32.1
2017 72 9.4 7.6 26.4
2018 80 9.3 8.5 31.3
2019 86 9.2 9.3 34.9
2020 88 9.6 9.1 29.5
2021 75 8.9 8.4 29.3
2022 84 9.3 8.9 28.6
2023 84 8.9 9.4 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 South Shore Junior/Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 161 13.5 11.9 33.5
1990 164 12.6 13.0 39
1991 157 13.4 11.7 36.3
1992 166 13.4 12.3 43.4
1993 182 14.5 12.6 41.8
1994 181 14.4 12.6 39.2
1995 189 14.8 12.8 36.5
1996 189 14.8 12.8 36.5
1997 191 12.4 15.4 39.3
1998 162 11.1 14.6 28.4
1999 160 12.2 13.1 57.5
2000 171 13.5 12.7 50.9
2001 165 14.9 11.1 44.8
2002 139 12.6 11.0 62.6
2003 139 12.6 11.0 62.6
2004 123 11.1 11.1 67.5
2005 101 11.1 9.1 n/a
2006 107 10.8 9.9 n/a
2007 103 10.8 9.5 60.2
2008 83 10.9 7.6 55.4
2009 72 10.3 7.0 61.1
2010 75 9.2 8.1 69.3
2011 67 8.7 7.6 59.7
2012 65 8.2 7.8 49.2
2013 73 9.5 7.6 38.4
2014 76 8.6 8.7 43.4
2015 86 n/a n/a 41.9
2016 81 9.0 9.0 32.1
2017 72 9.4 7.6 26.4
2018 80 9.3 8.5 31.3
2019 86 9.2 9.3 34.9
2020 88 9.6 9.1 29.5
2021 75 8.9 8.4 29.3
2022 84 9.3 8.9 28.6
2023 84 8.9 9.4 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Shore Junior/Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $540 (3.0%) $17,402 (97.0%) $17,943
2020 $705 (3.6%) $18,624 (96.4%) $19,329
2021 $633 (2.8%) $22,208 (97.2%) $22,841

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Shore Junior/Senior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 241st of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 184th of 640 Middle schools
 11.8%
Ranks 300th of 400 High schoolsRanks 120th of 415 High schools
 46.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Shore Junior/Senior High)57.120
 37.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Shore School District)57.120
 37.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Shore Junior/Senior High)42.950
 7.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Shore School District)42.950
 7.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Shore Junior/Senior High)38.554.6
 16.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Shore School District)38.554.6
 16.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Shore Junior/Senior High)23.145.5
 22.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Shore School District)23.145.5
 22.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (South Shore Junior/Senior High)53.963.6
 9.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (South Shore School District)53.963.6
 9.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (South Shore Junior/Senior High)69.263.6
 5.6%
   8th Grade Science (South Shore School District)69.263.6
 5.6%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (South Shore Junior/Senior High)28.657.9
 29.3%
   10th Grade Social Studies (South Shore School District)28.657.9
 29.3%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (South Shore Junior/Senior High)27.842.9
 15.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (South Shore School District)27.842.9
 15.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (South Shore Junior/Senior High)27.828.6
 0.8%
   10th Grade Science (South Shore School District)27.828.6
 0.8%
   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 Students8684
 2.3%
African American11
American Indian33
Asian00
Hispanic32
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White7375
 2.7%
Two or More Races63
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.9%35.7%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Shore Junior/Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 84 students attended South Shore Junior/Senior High.

Students at South Shore Junior/Senior High are 89% White, 4% American Indian, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

South Shore Junior/Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : South Shore Elementary

South Shore Junior/Senior High ranks 159th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 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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