Princeton School

Summary:

Princeton School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 318 students in Princeton, Wisconsin. The school has seen strong academic performance, consistently outpacing the state average on the Forward Exam across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates than the state in English Language Arts (ranging from 41.67% to 74.07% vs. 50.36% to 54.1% statewide) and Mathematics (ranging from 29.17% to 89.47% vs. 53.29% to 56.58% statewide).

However, the school has also experienced some concerning trends, including an increase in its dropout rate, rising from 0% in 2018-2019 to 4.5% in 2022-2023, and fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rate, reaching a high of 14.3% in the current school year. Compared to nearby virtual schools like Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning and Montello Virtual Charter School, Princeton School has a higher per-student spending ($15,361 vs. around $8,600) and a lower student-teacher ratio (11.2 to 11.4 vs. 19.9 and 144), which may contribute to its academic success.

Princeton School serves a population with higher economic needs, with 43.48% to 54.72% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years. This suggests that the school's strong academic performance is particularly noteworthy, as it is able to support student learning and achievement despite the challenges that come with serving a community with higher economic needs. The school's performance highlights the potential benefits of a traditional public school environment, which may provide more resources, support, and personalized attention for students compared to virtual charter schools.


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Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 604 Old Green Lake Rd
       Princeton, WI  54968


(920) 295-6571

District: Princeton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
525th of 1,061 Wisconsin Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,361 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  318

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.0%
Hispanic:
4.1%
Two or more races:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Princeton School ranks better than 50.5% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.67. (See more...)
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Compare Details Princeton School ranks better than 82.8% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.78. (See more...)
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Compare Details Princeton School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.92. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Princeton School 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 (95%), Hispanic (4.1%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Princeton School is 11.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Princeton School is $15,361.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Princeton School 525th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Princeton School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Princeton School 110th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Princeton School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Princeton School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Princeton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 62.29 434th 1021 57.5%
2009 67.80 327th 1030 68.3%
2010 79.19 116th 1045 88.9%
2011 68.44 294th 1046 71.9%
2012 68.44 316th 1045 69.8%
2013 55.80 523rd 1053 50.3%
2014 59.84 438th 1061 58.7%
2015 72.37 248th 1076 77.0%
2016 78.60 167th 1075 84.5%
2017 70.71 280th 1071 73.9%
2018 56.84 470th 1025 54.1%
2019 58.43 457th 1037 55.9%
2021 65.88 343rd 1050 67.3%
2022 69.92 287th 1067 73.1%
2023 48.68 621st 1067 41.8%
2024 57.67 525th 1061 50.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Princeton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.13 95th 770 87.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Princeton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.53 323rd 854 62.2%
2019 64.73 231st 874 73.6%
2021 86.42 37th 847 95.6%
2022 65.82 225th 859 73.8%
2023 54.83 371st 871 57.4%
2024 60.82 312th 866 64.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Princeton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.88 283rd 997 71.6%
2019 83.59 88th 1002 91.2%
2021 84.29 101st 1004 89.9%
2022 76.77 185th 1017 81.8%
2023 60.20 420th 1010 58.4%
2024 77.96 171st 1011 83.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Princeton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.95 527th 997 47.1%
2019 64.19 340th 1002 66.1%
2021 75.78 183rd 1003 81.8%
2022 58.89 424th 1017 58.3%
2023 28.30 798th 1011 21.1%
2024 36.49 708th 1012 30.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Princeton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.33 214th 699 69.4%
2022 67.41 196th 704 72.2%
2023 50.40 384th 715 46.3%
2024 51.40 367th 727 49.5%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Princeton School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Princeton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.59 295th 382 22.8%
2008 16.42 464th 519 10.6%
2009 32.36 438th 521 15.9%
2010 32.36 452nd 539 16.1%
2011 54.45 331st 549 39.7%
2012 55.77 326th 559 41.7%
2013 61.05 209th 569 63.3%
2014 57.44 275th 585 53.0%
2015 45.11 409th 612 33.2%
2016 48.53 335th 609 45.0%
2017 42.10 385th 612 37.1%
2018 55.03 275th 579 52.5%
2019 49.93 330th 594 44.4%
2021 32.77 451st 613 26.4%
2022 65.21 182nd 617 70.5%
2023 54.95 278th 640 56.6%
2024 76.78 110th 641 82.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Princeton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.00 235th 417 43.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Princeton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.09 103rd 489 78.9%
2019 44.85 277th 487 43.1%
2021 24.06 427th 499 14.4%
2022 51.25 225th 522 56.9%
2023 73.39 74th 525 85.9%
2024 83.05 35th 520 93.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Princeton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.83 208th 551 62.3%
2019 66.72 161st 557 71.1%
2021 37.65 400th 574 30.3%
2023 72.56 126th 579 78.2%
2024 79.92 85th 580 85.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Princeton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.31 279th 551 49.4%
2019 42.16 363rd 557 34.8%
2021 3.40 568th 572 0.7%
2023 70.27 144th 591 75.6%
2024 68.72 165th 585 71.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Princeton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.05 158th 407 61.2%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Princeton School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.44 191st 275 30.5%
2005 54.17 181st 287 36.9%
2008 57.44 236th 437 46.0%
2009 44.20 334th 438 23.7%
2010 34.26 388th 450 13.8%
2011 39.80 366th 445 17.8%
2012 60.76 211th 452 53.3%
2013 37.81 359th 457 21.4%
2014 31.50 392nd 462 15.2%
2015 66.92 155th 466 66.7%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Princeton School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 153 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 153
1990 158 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1991 162 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1992 163 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1993 162 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1994 161 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 164
1995 190 1 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 196
1996 190 1 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 196
1997 214 1 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 219
1998 205 1 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 211
1999 495 4 3 15 2 n/a n/a 0 519
2000 472 5 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 484
2001 466 5 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2002 455 6 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2003 455 6 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2004 425 11 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2005 418 11 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2006 417 11 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2007 399 9 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2008 368 10 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2009 337 7 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2010 341 2 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2011 347 4 2 15 0 0 11 0 379
2012 332 4 3 10 0 0 10 0 359
2013 341 4 3 15 0 0 10 0 373
2014 350 0 4 11 0 0 8 0 373
2015 336 0 3 11 0 0 9 0 359
2016 333 0 0 11 0 0 3 0 347
2017 329 1 2 13 0 0 4 0 349
2018 326 0 2 20 0 0 4 0 352
2019 310 0 2 19 0 0 5 0 336
2020 306 3 2 15 0 0 5 0 331
2021 297 2 2 17 0 0 4 0 322
2022 304 0 1 15 0 0 3 0 323
2023 302 0 1 13 0 0 2 0 318

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 Princeton School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 153 13.1 11.6 9.2
1990 159 13.8 11.5 8.8
1991 163 14.0 11.6 6.1
1992 165 14.0 11.7 12.7
1993 162 12.8 12.7 14.2
1994 164 12.6 13.0 16.5
1995 196 13.8 14.2 14.3
1996 196 13.8 14.2 14.3
1997 219 15.0 14.6 12.8
1998 211 15.6 13.5 10.4
1999 519 37.2 14.0 16.4
2000 484 35.7 13.6 20
2001 481 38.3 12.6 21.6
2002 467 35.6 13.1 27
2003 467 35.6 13.1 27
2004 444 33.8 13.1 26.1
2005 432 35.5 12.2 n/a
2006 433 35.4 12.2 n/a
2007 412 35.6 11.6 27.7
2008 391 34.1 11.5 31.7
2009 351 33.0 10.6 35.3
2010 354 31.1 11.3 45.2
2011 379 30.9 12.2 49.3
2012 359 31.7 11.3 47.1
2013 373 31.2 11.9 47.2
2014 373 33.2 11.2 44.2
2015 359 n/a n/a 42.6
2016 347 28.0 12.3 37.8
2017 349 28.0 12.4 34.7
2018 352 29.6 11.8 34.4
2019 336 29.1 11.5 37.2
2020 331 28.6 11.5 41.4
2021 322 28.2 11.4 43.5
2022 323 28.4 11.3 48.3
2023 318 28.3 11.2 54.7

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 Princeton School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 153 13.1 11.6 9.2
1990 159 13.8 11.5 8.8
1991 163 14.0 11.6 6.1
1992 165 14.0 11.7 12.7
1993 162 12.8 12.7 14.2
1994 164 12.6 13.0 16.5
1995 196 13.8 14.2 14.3
1996 196 13.8 14.2 14.3
1997 219 15.0 14.6 12.8
1998 211 15.6 13.5 10.4
1999 519 37.2 14.0 16.4
2000 484 35.7 13.6 20
2001 481 38.3 12.6 21.6
2002 467 35.6 13.1 27
2003 467 35.6 13.1 27
2004 444 33.8 13.1 26.1
2005 432 35.5 12.2 n/a
2006 433 35.4 12.2 n/a
2007 412 35.6 11.6 27.7
2008 391 34.1 11.5 31.7
2009 351 33.0 10.6 35.3
2010 354 31.1 11.3 45.2
2011 379 30.9 12.2 49.3
2012 359 31.7 11.3 47.1
2013 373 31.2 11.9 47.2
2014 373 33.2 11.2 44.2
2015 359 n/a n/a 42.6
2016 347 28.0 12.3 37.8
2017 349 28.0 12.4 34.7
2018 352 29.6 11.8 34.4
2019 336 29.1 11.5 37.2
2020 331 28.6 11.5 41.4
2021 322 28.2 11.4 43.5
2022 323 28.4 11.3 48.3
2023 318 28.3 11.2 54.7

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 Princeton School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $616 (4.7%) $12,504 (95.3%) $13,120
2020 $598 (4.2%) $13,608 (95.8%) $14,206
2021 $868 (5.7%) $14,493 (94.3%) $15,361

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Princeton School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 457th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 621st of 1067 Elementary schools
 14.1%
Ranks 330th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 278th of 640 Middle schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Princeton School)72.757.1
 15.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Princeton School District)72.757.1
 15.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Princeton School)72.764.3
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Princeton School District)72.764.3
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Princeton School)2029.6
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Princeton School District)2029.6
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Princeton School)33.329.6
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Princeton School District)33.329.6
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Princeton School)26.755.6
 28.9%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Princeton School District)26.755.6
 28.9%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Princeton School)4040.7
 0.7%
   4th Grade Science (Princeton School District)4040.7
 0.7%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Princeton School)61.944.4
 17.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Princeton School District)61.944.4
 17.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Princeton School)66.744.4
 22.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Princeton School District)66.744.4
 22.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Princeton School)3555
 20%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Princeton School District)3555
 20%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Princeton School)5540
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Princeton School District)5540
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Princeton School)40.766.7
 25.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Princeton School District)40.766.7
 25.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Princeton School)3740
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Princeton School District)3740
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Princeton School)4413.3
 30.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Princeton School District)4413.3
 30.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Princeton School)246.7
 17.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Princeton School District)246.7
 17.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Princeton School)4853.3
 5.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Princeton School District)4853.3
 5.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Princeton School)6040
 20%
   8th Grade Science (Princeton School District)6040
 20%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Princeton School)5029.2
 20.8%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Princeton School District)5029.2
 20.8%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students336318
 5.4%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic1913
 31.6%
Pacific Islander00
White310302
 2.6%
Two or More Races52
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.2%54.7%
 17.5%


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Students at Princeton School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic.

Princeton School ranks 525th of 1061 Wisconsin alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 318 students attended Princeton School.


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