Is South Shore Junior/Senior High a good school?

South Shore Junior/Senior High ranks 159 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Shore Junior/Senior High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 96 students attended South Shore Junior/Senior High.

What is the racial makeup of South Shore Junior/Senior High?

Students at South Shore Junior/Senior High are 83% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into South Shore Junior/Senior High?

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

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:
159^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,841

Feeder schools for South Shore Junior/Senior High:

Elementary:

South Shore Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 96

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.3%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Shore Junior/Senior High ranks better than 83.6% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.84. (See more...)

Compare Details South Shore Junior/Senior High ranks better than 63.1% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.51. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Shore Junior/Senior 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 (83.3%), Hispanic (6.3%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Shore Junior/Senior High is 9.7. (See more...)

Compare South Shore Junior/Senior High employs 9.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

South Shore School District:

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

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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
2008	77.25	53^rd	519	89.8%
2009	68.57	144^th	521	72.4%
2010	54.72	307^th	539	43.0%
2011	74.11	84^th	549	84.7%
2012	87.98	5^th	559	99.1%
2013	93.02	6^th	569	98.9%
2014	67.18	159^th	585	72.8%
2015	53.41	318^th	612	48.0%
2016	52.85	306^th	609	49.8%
2017	53.10	289^th	612	52.8%
2018	74.55	102^nd	579	82.4%
2019	59.12	241^st	594	59.4%
2021	77.15	89^th	613	85.5%
2022	76.16	109^th	617	82.3%
2023	66.35	184^th	640	71.3%
2024	77.84	105^th	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
2018	75.25	46^th	489	90.6%
2021	58.15	158^th	499	68.3%
2024	70.87	91^st	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	52^nd	574	90.9%
2024	63.21	224^th	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	164^th	572	71.3%
2024	83.32	55^th	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
2008	18.65	403^rd	437	7.8%
2009	62.48	178^th	438	59.4%
2010	74.63	77^th	450	82.9%
2012	75.77	73^rd	452	83.8%
2013	86.69	14^th	457	96.9%
2014	83.33	27^th	462	94.2%
2015	59.29	233^rd	466	50.0%
2016	62.89	120^th	408	70.6%
2017	30.95	295^th	410	28.0%
2018	55.23	168^th	410	59.0%
2019	31.42	300^th	400	25.0%
2021	85.57	37^th	390	90.5%
2022	71.67	85^th	391	78.3%
2023	65.35	120^th	415	71.1%
2024	60.51	159^th	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	116^th	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
2018	63.22	118^th	355	66.8%
2023	70.66	75^th	329	77.2%
2024	60.81	135^th	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
2019	73.11	76^th	354	78.5%
2022	66.67	86^th	347	75.2%
2024	60.23	130^th	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.

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	Total
1989	155	n/a	n/a	n/a	6	n/a	n/a	161
1990	154	0	1	0	9	n/a	n/a	164
1991	146	0	0	2	9	n/a	n/a	157
1992	158	0	0	0	8	n/a	n/a	166
1993	174	0	0	1	7	n/a	n/a	182
1994	174	0	1	0	6	n/a	n/a	181
1995	177	0	2	0	10	n/a	n/a	189
1996	177	0	2	0	10	n/a	n/a	189
1997	181	0	0	0	10	n/a	n/a	191
1998	153	0	2	0	7	n/a	n/a	162
1999	153	0	2	0	5	n/a	n/a	160
2000	164	0	1	1	5	n/a	n/a	171
2001	160	0	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	165
2002	132	0	0	0	7	n/a	n/a	139
2003	132	0	0	0	7	n/a	n/a	139
2004	114	0	0	1	8	n/a	n/a	123
2005	91	1	0	4	5	n/a	n/a	101
2006	96	0	0	8	3	n/a	n/a	107
2007	90	1	0	8	4	n/a	n/a	103
2008	71	1	0	7	4	n/a	n/a	83
2009	62	1	0	5	4	n/a	n/a	72
2010	67	1	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	75
2011	56	0	0	2	1	0	8	67
2012	56	0	0	2	1	0	6	65
2013	66	0	0	1	2	0	4	73
2014	66	0	0	2	2	0	6	76
2015	76	0	0	2	1	0	7	86
2016	70	0	0	3	1	1	6	81
2017	63	0	0	4	1	1	3	72
2018	69	0	0	4	3	0	4	80
2019	73	1	0	3	3	0	6	86
2020	75	2	0	4	3	1	3	88
2021	66	1	0	3	3	0	2	75
2022	74	1	0	4	3	0	2	84
2023	75	1	0	2	3	0	3	84
2024	80	1	1	6	3	0	5	96

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
2024	96	9.8	9.7	39.6

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 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
2024	96	9.8	9.7	39.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Shore Junior/Senior High

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

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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 241^st of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 184^th of 640 Middle schools	11.8%
Ranks 300^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 120^th 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)	57.1	20	37.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Shore School District)	57.1	20	37.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Shore Junior/Senior High)	42.9	50	7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Shore School District)	42.9	50	7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Shore Junior/Senior High)	38.5	54.6	16.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Shore School District)	38.5	54.6	16.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Shore Junior/Senior High)	23.1	45.5	22.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Shore School District)	23.1	45.5	22.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (South Shore Junior/Senior High)	53.9	63.6	9.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (South Shore School District)	53.9	63.6	9.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (South Shore Junior/Senior High)	69.2	63.6	5.6%
8th Grade Science (South Shore School District)	69.2	63.6	5.6%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	54.6	49.4	5.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (South Shore Junior/Senior High)	28.6	57.9	29.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (South Shore School District)	28.6	57.9	29.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (South Shore Junior/Senior High)	27.8	42.9	15.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (South Shore School District)	27.8	42.9	15.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (South Shore Junior/Senior High)	27.8	28.6	0.8%
10th Grade Science (South Shore School District)	27.8	28.6	0.8%
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	86	84	2.3%
African American	1	1
American Indian	3	3
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	2	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	73	75	2.7%
Two or More Races	6	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.9%	35.7%	0.8%

Schools Near South Shore Junior/Senior 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 English Language Arts (2024)		Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)		Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Shore Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	9135 School Rd	Port Wing	54865	Bayfield County	South Shore School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 774-3500	96	10	9.7	39.6%	80 (83.3%)	1 (1.0%)	6 (6.3%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.2%)	60.5	159^th of 431 public high schools	63.1%		65.4	120^th of 415 public high schools	71.1%	39	40.9	59.1	45.5	75.0	54.6	75.0	63.6	72.7	60.0	63.6	$22,841	$633	$22,208

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