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Prentice High

Summary:

Prentice High is a public high school located in Prentice, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 117 students. The school is part of the Prentice School District, which is ranked 308 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prentice High has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 6th out of 462 Wisconsin high schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 367th out of 431 in the current 2023-2024 school year. This performance is in contrast to the nearby Rib Lake High School, which has maintained a more consistent ranking in the 200s, and Phillips High School, which has a higher ranking of 115th out of 431. Prentice High has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 96.1% to 100%, but has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.8% to 28.8%.

Prentice High's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the Forward Exam and ACT assessments, has been mixed compared to the state and nearby schools. In 2023-2024, Prentice High's proficiency rates were below the state averages in all subject areas, with the largest gaps in English Language Arts and Science. In contrast, Rib Lake High School outperformed the state in Social Studies, and Phillips High School exceeded the state in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Prentice High also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 42.74% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is comparable to Rib Lake High School but significantly higher than Phillips High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1025 Town St
       Prentice, WI  54556

(715) 428-2811

District: Prentice School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
367th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,515 Help


Feeder schools for Prentice High:

Elementary:    Prentice Elementary
Middle:    Prentice Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  117

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.0%
Hispanic:
3.4%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.7% Help


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Compare Details Prentice High ranks worse than 85.2% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.73. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Prentice 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 (94%), Hispanic (3.4%), American Indian (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prentice High is 10.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prentice High is $15,515.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prentice High:

SchoolDigger ranks Prentice High 367th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Prentice High in the ranking list.)

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Prentice School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Prentice School District 308th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prentice High

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Rank History for all students at Prentice High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.97 46th 275 83.3%
2008 77.50 53rd 437 87.9%
2009 66.18 144th 438 67.1%
2010 70.98 109th 450 75.8%
2011 67.81 142nd 445 68.1%
2012 74.00 84th 452 81.4%
2013 78.26 46th 457 89.9%
2014 91.27 6th 462 98.7%
2015 67.19 149th 466 68.0%
2016 50.05 204th 408 50.0%
2017 30.26 302nd 410 26.3%
2018 48.41 206th 410 49.8%
2019 59.97 146th 400 63.5%
2021 48.89 186th 390 52.3%
2022 24.60 325th 391 16.9%
2023 49.74 203rd 415 51.1%
2024 22.73 367th 431 14.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prentice High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.90 80th 255 68.6%
2023 56.21 100th 271 63.1%
2024 16.22 290th 326 11.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Prentice High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.08 217th 355 38.9%
2019 95.43 6th 343 98.3%
2022 32.72 251st 343 26.8%
2023 62.36 114th 329 65.3%
2024 16.06 320th 353 9.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Prentice High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.23 190th 373 49.1%
2019 24.91 292nd 354 17.5%
2021 64.25 96th 334 71.3%
2023 38.04 239th 359 33.4%
2024 24.12 306th 365 16.2%
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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 Prentice High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 213 n/a n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 215
1990 206 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1991 206 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1992 214 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1993 219 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1994 221 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1995 204 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1996 204 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1997 196 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1998 192 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1999 185 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 188
2000 180 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2001 177 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2002 167 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 171
2003 167 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 171
2004 162 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 165
2005 162 2 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 170
2006 164 2 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 172
2007 159 2 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 165
2008 158 0 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 163
2009 152 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 155
2010 154 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 157
2011 150 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 152
2012 137 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 140
2013 135 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 141
2014 122 0 1 6 0 0 1 0 130
2015 129 0 1 5 0 0 1 0 136
2016 123 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 128
2017 129 1 0 5 1 0 0 0 136
2018 139 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 144
2019 122 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 127
2020 124 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 130
2021 110 2 0 3 0 0 2 0 117
2022 108 3 0 3 0 0 1 0 115
2023 110 1 0 4 1 0 1 0 117

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 Prentice High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 215 12.4 17.3 24.7
1990 208 16.1 12.9 12.5
1991 207 18.1 11.4 22.2
1992 219 20.0 10.9 25.6
1993 223 19.0 11.7 23.3
1994 225 19.9 11.3 20
1995 208 19.3 10.8 25
1996 208 19.3 10.8 25
1997 199 18.6 10.7 21.6
1998 194 19.4 10.0 24.2
1999 188 17.0 11.1 31.9
2000 183 18.0 10.2 30.1
2001 180 17.8 10.1 31.7
2002 171 15.3 11.2 18.7
2003 171 15.3 11.2 18.7
2004 165 16.0 10.3 23
2005 170 16.0 10.6 n/a
2006 172 15.5 11.1 n/a
2007 165 15.7 10.5 29.1
2008 163 15.7 10.4 27.6
2009 155 15.5 10.0 29.7
2010 157 15.2 10.3 31.2
2011 152 14.4 10.5 44.7
2012 140 14.1 9.8 35.7
2013 141 13.9 10.1 34
2014 130 13.2 9.7 36.9
2015 136 n/a n/a 33.8
2016 128 12.0 10.6 32
2017 136 11.3 11.9 30.1
2018 144 11.6 12.3 31.3
2019 127 12.3 10.3 35.4
2020 130 12.0 10.7 32.3
2021 117 11.6 10.0 40.2
2022 115 11.0 10.4 42.6
2023 117 11.4 10.2 42.7

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 Prentice High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 215 12.4 17.3 24.7
1990 208 16.1 12.9 12.5
1991 207 18.1 11.4 22.2
1992 219 20.0 10.9 25.6
1993 223 19.0 11.7 23.3
1994 225 19.9 11.3 20
1995 208 19.3 10.8 25
1996 208 19.3 10.8 25
1997 199 18.6 10.7 21.6
1998 194 19.4 10.0 24.2
1999 188 17.0 11.1 31.9
2000 183 18.0 10.2 30.1
2001 180 17.8 10.1 31.7
2002 171 15.3 11.2 18.7
2003 171 15.3 11.2 18.7
2004 165 16.0 10.3 23
2005 170 16.0 10.6 n/a
2006 172 15.5 11.1 n/a
2007 165 15.7 10.5 29.1
2008 163 15.7 10.4 27.6
2009 155 15.5 10.0 29.7
2010 157 15.2 10.3 31.2
2011 152 14.4 10.5 44.7
2012 140 14.1 9.8 35.7
2013 141 13.9 10.1 34
2014 130 13.2 9.7 36.9
2015 136 n/a n/a 33.8
2016 128 12.0 10.6 32
2017 136 11.3 11.9 30.1
2018 144 11.6 12.3 31.3
2019 127 12.3 10.3 35.4
2020 130 12.0 10.7 32.3
2021 117 11.6 10.0 40.2
2022 115 11.0 10.4 42.6
2023 117 11.4 10.2 42.7

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 Prentice High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $475 (3.2%) $14,356 (96.8%) $14,831
2020 $485 (3.4%) $13,671 (96.6%) $14,156
2021 $1,074 (6.9%) $14,442 (93.1%) $15,515

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Prentice 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 146th of 400 High schoolsRanks 203rd of 415 High schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Prentice High)6044.8
 15.2%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Prentice School District)58.344.8
 13.5%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Prentice High)41.240.9
 0.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Prentice School District)41.240.9
 0.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Prentice High)26.518.2
 8.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Prentice School District)26.518.2
 8.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Prentice High)41.250
 8.8%
   10th Grade Science (Prentice School District)41.250
 8.8%
   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 Students127117
 7.9%
African American11
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White122110
 9.8%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.4%42.7%
 7.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Prentice High

Prentice High ranks in the bottom 14.8% of Wisconsin high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 117 students attended Prentice High.

Prentice High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Prentice Elementary
Middle : Prentice Middle

Students at Prentice High are 94% White, 3% Hispanic.


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