Is Rice Lake High a good school?

Rice Lake High ranks 180 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Rice Lake High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 714 students attended Rice Lake High.

What is the racial makeup of Rice Lake High?

Students at Rice Lake High are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Rice Lake High?

Rice Lake High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Haugen Elementary Elementary : Hilltop Elementary Elementary : Tainter Elementary Middle : Rice Lake Middle

Rice Lake High

Summary:

Rice Lake High is a public high school located in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 714 students. The school is part of the Rice Lake Area School District, which is ranked 252 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rice Lake High has consistently maintained high graduation rates, with a 95.5% four-year graduation rate in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average. The school's students have also performed well on standardized tests, particularly in social studies and English language arts, outperforming the state averages. While Rice Lake High has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 22.2% in the 2022-2023 school year, this rate is still lower than the nearby Shell Lake Junior/Senior High (18.8%) and Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High (24.8%). Additionally, Rice Lake High has consistently spent more per student than the state average, with $12,503 spent per student in the 2020-2021 school year, compared to the state average of $11,897.

Compared to the nearby schools, Rice Lake High generally performs better on standardized tests, has higher graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. However, the nearby Cumberland High and Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High also have strong performance metrics, suggesting a competitive educational landscape in the region. Rice Lake High's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, highlighting the need for the school to maintain consistent academic performance and address any underlying issues that may be contributing to the variability.

Detail:

Public 9-12

30 S Wisconsin Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868-1995

(715) 234-2181

District: Rice Lake Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
180^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,503

Feeder schools for Rice Lake High:

Elementary:	Haugen Elementary
	Hilltop Elementary
	Tainter Elementary
Middle:	Rice Lake Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 714

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.5%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rice Lake High ranks better than 58.2% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.03. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rice Lake 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 (88.5%), Hispanic (5%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rice Lake High is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Rice Lake High employs 52.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rice Lake High is $12,503.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rice Lake High:

SchoolDigger ranks Rice Lake High 180^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Rice Lake High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

Rice Lake Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rice Lake Area School District 252^nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rice Lake High

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Rank History for all students at Rice Lake High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	66.68	98^th	275	64.4%
2005	65.07	111^th	287	61.3%
2006	70.69	77^th	292	73.6%
2007	80.82	27^th	281	90.4%
2008	50.26	295^th	437	32.5%
2009	80.14	40^th	438	90.9%
2010	63.66	191^st	450	57.6%
2011	52.94	286^th	445	35.7%
2012	57.57	244^th	452	46.0%
2013	57.37	215^th	457	53.0%
2014	58.89	207^th	462	55.2%
2015	62.10	206^th	466	55.8%
2016	64.42	112^th	408	72.5%
2017	55.18	167^th	410	59.3%
2018	46.03	223^rd	410	45.6%
2019	70.25	90^th	400	77.5%
2021	47.10	198^th	390	49.2%
2022	67.82	105^th	391	73.1%
2023	50.58	198^th	415	52.3%
2024	56.03	180^th	431	58.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rice Lake High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	79.26	7^th	35	80.0%
2019	54.79	18^th	37	51.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rice Lake High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	40.31	156^th	255	38.8%
2019	65.59	64^th	251	74.5%
2021	33.75	152^nd	226	32.7%
2022	49.46	114^th	250	54.4%
2023	37.44	188^th	271	30.6%
2024	46.56	180^th	326	44.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Rice Lake High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	62.87	120^th	355	66.2%
2019	62.66	109^th	343	68.2%
2021	32.74	236^th	332	28.9%
2022	75.03	61^st	343	82.2%
2024	62.43	124^th	353	64.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Rice Lake High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	25.69	311^th	373	16.6%
2019	76.42	58^th	354	83.6%
2021	61.10	107^th	334	68.0%
2022	53.93	143^rd	347	58.8%
2023	32.46	258^th	359	28.1%

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Rank History for White students at Rice Lake High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	36.38	167^th	261	36.0%
2019	59.45	86^th	266	67.7%
2021	38.09	159^th	266	40.2%
2022	62.36	85^th	269	68.4%
2023	38.18	170^th	271	37.3%
2024	42.47	176^th	300	41.3%

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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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Rice Lake High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	814	1	5	1	13	n/a	n/a	834
1990	753	0	3	0	15	n/a	n/a	771
1991	736	1	7	3	19	n/a	n/a	766
1992	772	2	8	2	23	n/a	n/a	807
1993	812	3	10	2	15	n/a	n/a	842
1994	841	5	6	2	25	n/a	n/a	879
1995	891	4	10	2	8	n/a	n/a	915
1996	891	4	10	2	8	n/a	n/a	915
1997	977	1	10	4	19	n/a	n/a	1011
1998	979	2	11	14	24	n/a	n/a	1030
1999	968	0	12	13	30	n/a	n/a	1023
2000	1002	2	7	10	28	n/a	n/a	1049
2001	937	1	14	9	29	n/a	n/a	990
2002	881	3	15	12	4	n/a	n/a	915
2003	881	3	15	12	4	n/a	n/a	915
2004	828	3	18	11	3	n/a	n/a	863
2005	805	4	13	12	5	n/a	n/a	839
2006	763	5	11	14	8	n/a	n/a	801
2007	781	4	11	13	7	n/a	n/a	816
2008	782	3	10	13	6	n/a	n/a	814
2009	730	8	10	17	8	n/a	n/a	773
2010	750	5	11	15	7	n/a	n/a	788
2011	743	4	5	17	8	0	20	797
2012	712	2	7	20	11	0	17	769
2013	661	4	7	22	9	0	19	722
2014	643	5	7	22	9	0	20	706
2015	623	7	7	24	5	0	19	685
2016	621	8	13	21	2	0	22	687
2017	592	8	16	26	3	0	27	672
2018	610	5	22	34	1	0	23	695
2019	601	6	21	35	4	0	24	691
2020	610	4	19	35	12	1	19	700
2021	660	3	14	35	11	0	18	741
2022	647	1	9	33	11	0	15	716
2023	632	4	7	36	8	1	26	714

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 Rice Lake High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	834	43.6	19.1	9.8
1990	771	47.7	16.1	10
1991	766	46.8	16.3	16.2
1992	807	48.9	16.5	20.1
1993	842	49.0	17.2	19.4
1994	879	49.2	17.9	19
1995	915	55.5	16.5	17.9
1996	915	55.5	16.5	17.9
1997	1011	64.6	15.7	16.5
1998	1030	68.7	15.0	16.9
1999	1023	69.3	14.8	24.5
2000	1049	70.5	14.9	21.9
2001	990	67.3	14.7	21.3
2002	915	66.2	13.8	15.8
2003	915	66.2	13.8	15.8
2004	863	65.0	13.3	16.3
2005	839	65.4	12.8	n/a
2006	801	62.2	12.9	n/a
2007	816	57.3	14.2	25.4
2008	814	58.3	14.0	22.9
2009	773	57.5	13.4	27.8
2010	788	53.0	14.8	29.3
2011	797	54.3	14.6	35.3
2012	769	50.0	15.3	38.1
2013	722	47.0	15.3	35.7
2014	706	47.0	14.9	38.5
2015	685	n/a	n/a	33.7
2016	687	44.0	15.6	33.3
2017	672	45.4	14.7	29.2
2018	695	45.3	15.3	27.8
2019	691	46.3	14.9	34.3
2020	700	50.9	13.7	31.1
2021	741	53.5	13.8	37.9
2022	716	53.2	13.4	30.9
2023	714	52.6	13.5	35.2

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 Rice Lake High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	834	43.6	19.1	9.8
1990	771	47.7	16.1	10
1991	766	46.8	16.3	16.2
1992	807	48.9	16.5	20.1
1993	842	49.0	17.2	19.4
1994	879	49.2	17.9	19
1995	915	55.5	16.5	17.9
1996	915	55.5	16.5	17.9
1997	1011	64.6	15.7	16.5
1998	1030	68.7	15.0	16.9
1999	1023	69.3	14.8	24.5
2000	1049	70.5	14.9	21.9
2001	990	67.3	14.7	21.3
2002	915	66.2	13.8	15.8
2003	915	66.2	13.8	15.8
2004	863	65.0	13.3	16.3
2005	839	65.4	12.8	n/a
2006	801	62.2	12.9	n/a
2007	816	57.3	14.2	25.4
2008	814	58.3	14.0	22.9
2009	773	57.5	13.4	27.8
2010	788	53.0	14.8	29.3
2011	797	54.3	14.6	35.3
2012	769	50.0	15.3	38.1
2013	722	47.0	15.3	35.7
2014	706	47.0	14.9	38.5
2015	685	n/a	n/a	33.7
2016	687	44.0	15.6	33.3
2017	672	45.4	14.7	29.2
2018	695	45.3	15.3	27.8
2019	691	46.3	14.9	34.3
2020	700	50.9	13.7	31.1
2021	741	53.5	13.8	37.9
2022	716	53.2	13.4	30.9
2023	714	52.6	13.5	35.2

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 Rice Lake High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$169 (1.4%)	$11,730 (98.6%)	$11,897
2020	$119 (1.0%)	$12,190 (99.0%)	$12,308
2021	$615 (4.9%)	$11,887 (95.1%)	$12,503

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rice Lake 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 90^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 198^th of 415 High schools	25.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Rice Lake High)	51.6	43	8.6%
10th Grade Social Studies (Rice Lake Area School District)	52.1	43	9%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Rice Lake High)	44.7	43.8	0.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Rice Lake Area School District)	43	43.8	0.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Rice Lake High)	44	37.1	6.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Rice Lake Area School District)	40.5	37.1	3.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Rice Lake High)	40.4	29.4	11.1%
10th Grade Science (Rice Lake Area School District)	39.9	29.4	10.5%
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	691	714	3.3%
African American	6	4	33.3%
American Indian	4	8	100%
Asian	21	7	66.7%
Hispanic	35	36	2.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	601	632	5.2%
Two or More Races	24	26	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.3%	35.2%	0.9%

Schools Near Rice Lake 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
Rice Lake High	Public	9-12	30 S Wisconsin Ave	Rice Lake	54868	Barron County	Rice Lake Area School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 234-2181	714	53	13.5	35.2%	632 (88.5%)	4 (0.6%)	36 (5.0%)	7 (1.0%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.6%)	56	180^th of 431 public high schools	58.2%		50.6	198^th of 415 public high schools	52.3%	18	47.6	47.6	43.5						52.0		$12,503	$615	$11,887
North Star Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	700 S 1st St	Cameron	54822	Barron County	Cameron School District	Yes	No	No	No	(715) 458-4560	40	1	28.5	45.0%	35 (87.5%)	1 (2.5%)	2 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.0%)								(n/a)											$11,903	$332	$11,572
Cameron High	Public	9-12	750 S 1st St	Cameron	54822	Barron County	Cameron School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 458-4560	276	19	14.3	37.0%	253 (91.7%)	4 (1.4%)	7 (2.5%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)	47.2	241^st of 431 public high schools	44.1%		52	191^st of 415 public high schools	54.0%	50	40.5	36.7	44.3						58.6		$13,404	$339	$13,066
Barron High	Public	9-12	1050 E Woodland Ave	Barron	54812	Barron County	Barron Area School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 537-5627	316	28	11.4	50.0%	237 (75.0%)	27 (8.5%)	28 (8.9%)	5 (1.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.7%)	20.6	377^th of 431 public high schools	12.5%		21	364^th of 415 public high schools	12.3%	13	25.4		26.8						41.1		$15,781	$760	$15,021
Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High	Public	9-12	1001 Knapp St	Chetek	54728	Barron County	Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 924-3137	243	23	10.4	30.5%	217 (89.3%)	6 (2.5%)	11 (4.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	70	102^nd of 431 public high schools	76.3%		65.4	119^th of 415 public high schools	71.3%	17	73.3	41.7	55.0						50.9		$16,705	$755	$15,951
Cumberland High	Public	9-12	1000 8th Ave	Cumberland	54829	Barron County	Cumberland School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 822-5121	299	22	13.9	39.8%	250 (83.6%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (11.0%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	47	242^nd of 431 public high schools	43.9%		39.9	257^th of 415 public high schools	38.1%	15	42.4	47.0	45.5						39.4		$14,439	$319	$14,118
Birchwood High	Public	9-12	300 S Wilson St	Birchwood	54817	Washburn County	Birchwood School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 354-3471	61	8	7.4	52.5%	57 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	61.3	155^th of 431 public high schools	64.0%					(n/a)		45.5	36.4						83.3		$18,565	$1,755	$16,810
Shell Lake Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	271 Highway 63	Shell Lake	54871	Washburn County	Shell Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 468-7814	311	23	13.8	52.7%	276 (88.7%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.5%)	53.6	193^rd of 431 public high schools	55.2%		36.5	278^th of 415 public high schools	33.0%	85			44.0	71.4	46.9	61.9	54.2	36.7	48.8	39.6	$13,841	$264	$13,577

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Schools Near Rice Lake High

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