Southern Door High

Summary:

Southern Door High is a public high school located in Brussels, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 327 students. The school is part of the Southern Door County School District, which is ranked 87 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Southern Door High consistently performs above the state average in test scores across various subjects, including Social Studies, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 57.65% in Social Studies, 58.33% in English Language Arts, 48.61% in Mathematics, and 45.83% in Science, compared to the state averages of 45.08%, 45.65%, 42.37%, and 43.55%, respectively. The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.0% to 98.5% over the past five years, and low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.9% during the same period, both of which consistently outperform the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, Southern Door High generally outperforms Oconto High and Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy in terms of academic performance, graduation rates, and student demographics. However, the school lags behind the higher-performing Luxemburg-Casco High and Sevastopol High in several key metrics, suggesting that Southern Door High could benefit from learning from the best practices and strategies employed by the top-performing schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2073 County Trunk DK
       Brussels, WI  54204


(920) 825-7333

District: Southern Door County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
110th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,117 Help


Feeder schools for Southern Door High:

Elementary:    Southern Door Elementary
Middle:    Southern Door Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  327

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.5%
Hispanic:
6.1%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.5% Help


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Compare Details Southern Door High ranks better than 74.5% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.97. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Southern Door High 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 (90.5%), Hispanic (6.1%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southern Door High is 10.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southern Door High is $14,117.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southern Door High:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Door High 110th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Southern Door High in the ranking list.)

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Southern Door County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Door County School District 87th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southern Door High

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Rank History for all students at Southern Door High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.15 121st 275 56.0%
2005 69.51 87th 287 69.7%
2008 78.76 41st 437 90.6%
2009 73.76 86th 438 80.4%
2010 79.90 33rd 450 92.7%
2011 72.00 101st 445 77.3%
2012 78.53 45th 452 90.0%
2013 75.51 66th 457 85.6%
2014 74.81 89th 462 80.7%
2015 85.41 17th 466 96.4%
2016 52.13 186th 408 54.4%
2017 55.52 164th 410 60.0%
2018 59.22 148th 410 63.9%
2019 56.86 156th 400 61.0%
2021 43.69 216th 390 44.6%
2022 55.68 159th 391 59.3%
2023 53.83 187th 415 54.9%
2024 67.97 110th 431 74.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southern Door High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.49 42nd 255 83.5%
2019 66.92 62nd 251 75.3%
2021 52.48 93rd 226 58.8%
2022 51.86 103rd 250 58.8%
2023 39.20 180th 271 33.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Southern Door High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.90 124th 355 65.1%
2019 47.25 185th 343 46.1%
2021 80.45 43rd 332 87.0%
2022 73.31 72nd 343 79.0%
2023 48.45 169th 329 48.6%
2024 58.51 148th 353 58.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Southern Door High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.12 160th 373 57.1%
2019 60.25 122nd 354 65.5%
2021 31.88 242nd 334 27.5%
2023 59.12 127th 359 64.6%
2024 69.45 89th 365 75.6%
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Rank History for White students at Southern Door High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.83 185th 266 30.5%
2023 36.46 176th 271 35.1%
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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 Southern Door High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 420 1 1 1 10 n/a n/a 0 433
1989 385 n/a 2 2 5 n/a n/a 0 394
1990 398 2 2 5 9 n/a n/a 0 416
1991 417 2 2 6 8 n/a n/a 0 435
1992 448 2 1 4 9 n/a n/a 0 464
1993 478 2 1 4 9 n/a n/a 0 494
1994 486 1 0 7 7 n/a n/a 0 501
1995 477 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 482
1996 477 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 482
1997 496 1 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 503
1998 462 0 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 469
1999 439 0 6 4 2 n/a n/a 0 451
2000 436 0 6 4 4 n/a n/a 0 450
2001 435 3 8 3 4 n/a n/a 0 453
2002 435 2 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 450
2003 435 2 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 450
2004 392 2 4 4 3 n/a n/a 0 405
2005 391 1 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 404
2006 402 2 3 7 8 n/a n/a 0 422
2007 393 2 5 3 7 n/a n/a 0 410
2008 427 3 3 5 4 n/a n/a 0 442
2009 404 4 2 4 5 n/a n/a 0 419
2010 396 2 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 407
2011 387 2 1 7 4 0 3 0 404
2012 366 3 2 7 5 0 4 0 387
2013 375 2 1 4 4 0 3 0 389
2014 346 3 0 5 6 0 4 0 364
2015 349 2 0 7 2 0 4 0 364
2016 322 3 4 6 1 0 3 0 339
2017 304 4 1 8 1 0 3 0 321
2018 296 3 0 6 1 0 1 0 307
2019 283 2 2 16 2 0 0 0 305
2020 294 0 1 13 1 0 2 0 311
2021 307 0 2 22 2 0 2 0 335
2022 294 0 1 19 1 0 6 0 321
2023 296 2 0 20 1 0 8 0 327

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 Southern Door High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 433 32.4 13.3 11.8
1989 394 32.0 12.3 10.7
1990 416 32.0 13.0 13
1991 435 32.8 13.2 9.4
1992 464 32.5 14.2 12.7
1993 494 32.6 15.2 11.3
1994 501 35.8 14.0 11.8
1995 482 32.9 14.7 12.2
1996 482 32.9 14.7 12.2
1997 503 32.9 15.3 12.3
1998 469 33.1 14.2 13.2
1999 451 33.1 13.6 17.1
2000 450 32.9 13.7 14.4
2001 453 33.7 13.4 16.6
2002 450 32.9 13.7 10.4
2003 450 32.9 13.7 10.4
2004 405 33.8 12.0 9.9
2005 404 34.5 11.7 n/a
2006 422 33.4 12.6 n/a
2007 410 31.8 12.9 20.2
2008 442 32.6 13.6 23.5
2009 419 25.7 16.3 26.7
2010 407 32.7 12.4 23.8
2011 404 30.6 13.1 28.2
2012 387 30.8 12.5 30.5
2013 389 30.6 12.7 31.1
2014 364 31.0 11.7 31
2015 364 n/a n/a 29.7
2016 339 30.0 11.3 26.3
2017 321 29.5 10.8 31.2
2018 307 29.6 10.3 27.4
2019 305 28.1 10.8 34.4
2020 311 28.7 10.8 35
2021 335 29.0 11.5 38.8
2022 321 32.3 9.9 33
2023 327 30.8 10.6 31.5

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 Southern Door High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 433 32.4 13.3 11.8
1989 394 32.0 12.3 10.7
1990 416 32.0 13.0 13
1991 435 32.8 13.2 9.4
1992 464 32.5 14.2 12.7
1993 494 32.6 15.2 11.3
1994 501 35.8 14.0 11.8
1995 482 32.9 14.7 12.2
1996 482 32.9 14.7 12.2
1997 503 32.9 15.3 12.3
1998 469 33.1 14.2 13.2
1999 451 33.1 13.6 17.1
2000 450 32.9 13.7 14.4
2001 453 33.7 13.4 16.6
2002 450 32.9 13.7 10.4
2003 450 32.9 13.7 10.4
2004 405 33.8 12.0 9.9
2005 404 34.5 11.7 n/a
2006 422 33.4 12.6 n/a
2007 410 31.8 12.9 20.2
2008 442 32.6 13.6 23.5
2009 419 25.7 16.3 26.7
2010 407 32.7 12.4 23.8
2011 404 30.6 13.1 28.2
2012 387 30.8 12.5 30.5
2013 389 30.6 12.7 31.1
2014 364 31.0 11.7 31
2015 364 n/a n/a 29.7
2016 339 30.0 11.3 26.3
2017 321 29.5 10.8 31.2
2018 307 29.6 10.3 27.4
2019 305 28.1 10.8 34.4
2020 311 28.7 10.8 35
2021 335 29.0 11.5 38.8
2022 321 32.3 9.9 33
2023 327 30.8 10.6 31.5

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 Southern Door High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $189 (1.9%) $9,998 (98.1%) $10,187
2020 $237 (2.4%) $9,813 (97.6%) $10,050
2021 $698 (4.9%) $13,419 (95.1%) $14,117

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Southern Door 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 156th of 400 High schoolsRanks 187th of 415 High schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Southern Door High)61.764.5
 2.7%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Southern Door County School District)61.764.5
 2.7%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Door High)36.640.2
 3.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Door County School District)36.640.2
 3.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Southern Door High)26.828.7
 2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Southern Door County School District)26.828.7
 2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Southern Door High)39.433.3
 6.1%
   10th Grade Science (Southern Door County School District)39.433.3
 6.1%
   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 Students305327
 7.2%
African American22
American Indian21
 50%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic1620
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White283296
 4.6%
Two or More Races08
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.4%31.5%
 2.9%


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Southern Door High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Southern Door Elementary
Middle : Southern Door Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 327 students attended Southern Door High.

Students at Southern Door High are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Southern Door High ranks 110th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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