Shell Lake Junior/Senior High

Summary:

Shell Lake Junior/Senior High is a public high school located in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 311 students. The school is part of the Shell Lake School District, which is ranked 180 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance has been mixed, with a fluctuating statewide ranking and varying results on standardized tests compared to state averages. While the school has shown strengths in some subject areas, it has underperformed in others, such as 8th grade Mathematics and 10th grade ACT English Language Arts. The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 91.4% to 98.2% over the past five years, which is generally higher than the state average. However, the school has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.9% in 2018-2019 to 18.8% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Birchwood High has a higher statewide ranking and a 100% four-year graduation rate, but also a higher chronic absenteeism rate. Rice Lake High and Cumberland High have similar or higher graduation rates, but lower chronic absenteeism. Spooner High has a similar statewide ranking and graduation rate, but a lower chronic absenteeism rate. Shell Lake Junior/Senior High has a significantly higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to the nearby schools, which may contribute to its academic performance and other metrics.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 271 Highway 63
       Shell Lake, WI  54871-8893


(715) 468-7814

District: Shell Lake School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
193rd of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,841 Help


Feeder schools for Shell Lake Junior/Senior High:

Elementary:    Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)
    Shell Lake Primary (K-2)

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  317

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.3%
Two or more races:
4.1%
Hispanic:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shell Lake Junior/Senior High ranks worse than 58% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.89. (See more...)
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Compare Details Shell Lake Junior/Senior High ranks better than 55.2% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.56. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Shell Lake Junior/Senior 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 (89.3%), two or more races (4.1%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shell Lake Junior/Senior High is 14.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shell Lake Junior/Senior High is $13,841.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shell Lake Junior/Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Shell Lake Junior/Senior High 372nd of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Shell Lake Junior/Senior High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Shell Lake Junior/Senior High 193rd of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Shell Lake Junior/Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Shell Lake School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shell Lake School District 180th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shell Lake Junior/Senior High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Shell Lake Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 56.57 289th 519 44.3%
2009 42.02 406th 521 22.1%
2010 54.77 305th 539 43.4%
2011 69.38 132nd 549 76.0%
2012 73.08 98th 559 82.5%
2013 64.15 182nd 569 68.0%
2014 50.01 347th 585 40.7%
2015 61.96 229th 612 62.6%
2016 62.51 207th 609 66.0%
2017 54.28 275th 612 55.1%
2018 32.71 444th 579 23.3%
2019 55.83 277th 594 53.4%
2021 53.35 293rd 613 52.2%
2022 57.86 246th 617 60.1%
2023 55.80 267th 640 58.3%
2024 48.89 372nd 641 42.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Shell Lake Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.18 249th 417 40.3%
2019 34.96 292nd 414 29.5%
2021 78.73 33rd 437 92.4%
2022 43.55 222nd 421 47.3%
2023 37.87 275th 439 37.4%
2024 11.21 423rd 425 0.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Shell Lake Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.98 374th 489 23.5%
2019 55.29 183rd 487 62.4%
2021 62.34 130th 499 73.9%
2022 64.46 126th 522 75.9%
2023 55.56 198th 525 62.3%
2024 39.44 331st 520 36.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Shell Lake Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.38 479th 551 13.1%
2019 48.91 319th 557 42.7%
2021 54.64 267th 574 53.5%
2022 56.37 250th 576 56.6%
2023 57.77 228th 579 60.6%
2024 43.04 367th 580 36.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Shell Lake Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.79 313th 551 43.2%
2019 62.93 185th 557 66.8%
2021 52.90 272nd 572 52.4%
2022 60.35 206th 577 64.3%
2023 53.80 272nd 591 54.0%
2024 55.35 275th 585 53.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Shell Lake Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.35 343rd 375 8.5%
2019 47.03 216th 382 43.5%
2021 38.87 260th 393 33.8%
2024 20.83 341st 407 16.2%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Shell Lake Junior/Senior High

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Rank History for all high school students at Shell Lake Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 39.45 350th 437 19.9%
2009 56.59 240th 438 45.2%
2010 65.43 181st 450 59.8%
2011 35.64 380th 445 14.6%
2012 46.90 326th 452 27.9%
2013 69.31 113th 457 75.3%
2014 74.42 94th 462 79.7%
2015 84.02 23rd 466 95.1%
2016 68.12 95th 408 76.7%
2017 25.89 337th 410 17.8%
2018 45.21 227th 410 44.6%
2019 50.31 194th 400 51.5%
2021 29.25 288th 390 26.2%
2022 21.70 340th 391 13.0%
2023 36.52 278th 415 33.0%
2024 53.56 193rd 431 55.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Shell Lake Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.67 93rd 251 62.9%
2021 30.86 160th 226 29.2%
2022 36.78 173rd 250 30.8%
2023 46.53 138th 271 49.1%
2024 65.57 81st 326 75.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Shell Lake Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.46 171st 355 51.8%
2019 43.51 204th 343 40.5%
2021 45.56 183rd 332 44.9%
2022 32.56 252nd 343 26.5%
2023 43.73 189th 329 42.6%
2024 48.29 197th 353 44.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Shell Lake Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.99 273rd 373 26.8%
2019 52.55 152nd 354 57.1%
2021 19.78 292nd 334 12.6%
2022 17.57 313th 347 9.8%
2023 43.61 219th 359 39.0%
2024 54.52 168th 365 54.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Shell Lake Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.81 181st 266 32.0%
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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 Shell Lake 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 174 n/a n/a n/a 3 n/a n/a 0 177
1990 177 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 182
1991 172 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 178
1992 169 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 173
1993 163 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 166
1994 186 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 190
1995 215 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 219
1996 215 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 219
1997 221 1 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 228
1998 307 2 3 1 12 n/a n/a 0 325
1999 300 1 3 0 10 n/a n/a 0 314
2000 286 2 4 0 8 n/a n/a 0 300
2001 282 2 4 0 10 n/a n/a 0 298
2002 267 2 3 7 9 n/a n/a 0 288
2003 267 2 3 7 9 n/a n/a 0 288
2004 267 2 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 285
2005 251 2 1 4 4 n/a n/a 0 262
2006 250 2 1 6 10 n/a n/a 0 269
2007 248 2 1 6 8 n/a n/a 0 265
2008 257 1 3 7 9 n/a n/a 0 277
2009 257 1 2 3 9 n/a n/a 0 272
2010 258 2 0 7 8 n/a n/a 0 275
2011 252 1 0 5 10 1 12 0 281
2012 259 1 2 5 9 0 9 0 285
2013 257 1 2 5 9 0 6 0 280
2014 256 1 2 4 9 0 7 0 279
2015 247 1 2 3 13 0 5 0 271
2016 267 0 2 7 11 0 7 0 294
2017 251 0 2 4 15 0 9 0 281
2018 263 0 1 7 15 0 12 0 298
2019 265 0 2 9 17 0 12 0 305
2020 262 1 0 13 14 0 16 0 306
2021 268 0 1 12 11 0 15 0 307
2022 270 1 1 9 10 0 17 0 308
2023 276 1 1 9 10 0 14 0 311
2024 283 1 2 10 8 0 13 0 317

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 Shell Lake Junior/Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 177 16.2 10.9 20.9
1990 182 17.6 10.3 20.3
1991 178 20.6 8.6 33.1
1992 173 21.6 8.0 34.1
1993 166 17.8 9.3 29.5
1994 190 18.6 10.2 32.6
1995 219 18.7 11.7 34.2
1996 219 18.7 11.7 34.2
1997 228 19.4 11.8 27.2
1998 325 24.0 13.5 28
1999 314 23.5 13.4 39.2
2000 300 23.5 12.8 40.7
2001 298 24.5 12.2 34.9
2002 288 22.6 12.7 34
2003 288 22.6 12.7 34
2004 285 23.6 12.1 37.5
2005 262 21.8 12.0 n/a
2006 269 22.0 12.2 n/a
2007 265 21.6 12.3 45.3
2008 277 22.4 12.4 41.2
2009 272 22.4 12.1 40.4
2010 275 22.4 12.2 46.9
2011 281 21.2 13.2 51.6
2012 285 21.8 13.0 52.6
2013 280 20.1 13.9 53.2
2014 279 19.9 14.0 53.4
2015 271 n/a n/a 53.9
2016 294 20.0 14.7 48.3
2017 281 18.7 14.9 43.4
2018 298 19.6 15.1 44.6
2019 305 21.5 14.1 48.9
2020 306 21.5 14.2 48
2021 307 22.4 13.6 51.5
2022 308 22.7 13.5 51.6
2023 311 22.5 13.8 52.7
2024 317 21.7 14.5 53

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 Shell Lake Junior/Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 177 16.2 10.9 20.9
1990 182 17.6 10.3 20.3
1991 178 20.6 8.6 33.1
1992 173 21.6 8.0 34.1
1993 166 17.8 9.3 29.5
1994 190 18.6 10.2 32.6
1995 219 18.7 11.7 34.2
1996 219 18.7 11.7 34.2
1997 228 19.4 11.8 27.2
1998 325 24.0 13.5 28
1999 314 23.5 13.4 39.2
2000 300 23.5 12.8 40.7
2001 298 24.5 12.2 34.9
2002 288 22.6 12.7 34
2003 288 22.6 12.7 34
2004 285 23.6 12.1 37.5
2005 262 21.8 12.0 n/a
2006 269 22.0 12.2 n/a
2007 265 21.6 12.3 45.3
2008 277 22.4 12.4 41.2
2009 272 22.4 12.1 40.4
2010 275 22.4 12.2 46.9
2011 281 21.2 13.2 51.6
2012 285 21.8 13.0 52.6
2013 280 20.1 13.9 53.2
2014 279 19.9 14.0 53.4
2015 271 n/a n/a 53.9
2016 294 20.0 14.7 48.3
2017 281 18.7 14.9 43.4
2018 298 19.6 15.1 44.6
2019 305 21.5 14.1 48.9
2020 306 21.5 14.2 48
2021 307 22.4 13.6 51.5
2022 308 22.7 13.5 51.6
2023 311 22.5 13.8 52.7
2024 317 21.7 14.5 53

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 Shell Lake Junior/Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $261 (2.2%) $11,547 (97.8%) $11,807
2020 $195 (1.6%) $11,842 (98.4%) $12,037
2021 $264 (1.9%) $13,577 (98.1%) $13,841

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shell Lake Junior/Senior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 277th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 267th of 640 Middle schools
 4.9%
Ranks 194th of 400 High schoolsRanks 278th of 415 High schools
 18.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Shell Lake Junior/Senior High)54.747.1
 7.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Shell Lake School District)54.747.1
 7.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Shell Lake Junior/Senior High)43.423.5
 19.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Shell Lake School District)43.423.5
 19.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Shell Lake Junior/Senior High)34.764.7
 30%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Shell Lake School District)34.764.7
 30%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Shell Lake Junior/Senior High)22.521.6
 0.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Shell Lake School District)22.521.6
 0.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Shell Lake Junior/Senior High)57.156.9
 0.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Shell Lake School District)57.156.9
 0.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Shell Lake Junior/Senior High)61.254.9
 6.3%
   8th Grade Science (Shell Lake School District)61.254.9
 6.3%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Shell Lake Junior/Senior High)51.954.7
 2.9%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Shell Lake School District)51.954.7
 2.9%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Shell Lake Junior/Senior High)39.527.5
 12.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Shell Lake School District)39.527.5
 12.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Shell Lake Junior/Senior High)25.617.4
 8.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Shell Lake School District)25.617.4
 8.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.8
 1%
10th Grade Science (Shell Lake Junior/Senior High)34.925.5
 9.4%
   10th Grade Science (Shell Lake School District)34.925.5
 9.4%
   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 Students305311
 2%
African American01
American Indian1710
 41.2%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic99
Pacific Islander00
White265276
 4.2%
Two or More Races1214
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.9%52.7%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shell Lake Junior/Senior High

In the 2023-24 school year, 317 students attended Shell Lake Junior/Senior High.

Shell Lake Junior/Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)
Elementary : Shell Lake Primary (K-2)

Shell Lake Junior/Senior High ranks 193rd of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Shell Lake Junior/Senior High are 89% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.


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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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