Is Stratford High a good school?

Yes. Stratford High ranks in the top 7.4% of Wisconsin high schools.

How many students attend Stratford High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 265 students attended Stratford High.

What is the racial makeup of Stratford High?

Students at Stratford High are 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Stratford High?

Stratford High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Stratford Elementary Middle : Stratford Middle

Stratford High

Summary:

Stratford High is a public high school located in Stratford, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 268 students. The school is part of the Stratford School District, which is ranked 22 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stratford High has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Wisconsin, with a statewide ranking of 32 out of 431 schools for the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly strong in core subjects like social studies, English language arts, mathematics, and science, with a high percentage of students scoring proficient or better on state assessments. Stratford High also has an exceptional four-year graduation rate, reaching 100% in the 2019-2020 school year and maintaining a rate above 95% in recent years, along with a remarkably low dropout rate, consistently at 0% or below 1% over the past several years.

While Stratford High performs exceptionally well for its overall student population and specific subgroups, such as male and female students, as well as white students, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is less impressive, ranking 240th out of 326 Wisconsin high schools in the 2023-2024 school year. This suggests that the school may need to explore additional strategies or interventions to ensure equitable outcomes for all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background. Compared to nearby high schools, such as Mosinee High and Marathon High, Stratford High generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios.

Detail:

Public 9-12

213311 Legion St
Stratford, WI 54484

(715) 687-4311

District: Stratford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
32^nd of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,275

Feeder schools for Stratford High:

Elementary:	Stratford Elementary
Middle:	Stratford Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 265

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stratford High ranks better than 92.6% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.02. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Stratford 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 (92.1%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stratford High is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare Stratford High employs 19.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stratford High is $12,275.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stratford High:

SchoolDigger ranks Stratford High 32^nd of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Stratford High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Stratford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stratford School District 22^nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Stratford High

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Rank History for all students at Stratford High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2008	73.03	88^th	437	79.9%
2009	65.77	149^th	438	66.0%
2010	72.91	91^st	450	79.8%
2011	66.87	151^st	445	66.1%
2012	61.36	209^th	452	53.8%
2013	75.45	67^th	457	85.3%
2014	61.28	184^th	462	60.2%
2015	79.12	41^st	466	91.2%
2016	50.12	203^rd	408	50.2%
2017	61.92	132^nd	410	67.8%
2018	68.27	99^th	410	75.9%
2019	53.75	177^th	400	55.8%
2021	80.86	54^th	390	86.2%
2022	66.62	112^th	391	71.4%
2023	69.50	99^th	415	76.1%
2024	86.02	32^nd	431	92.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stratford High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	59.33	71^st	250	71.6%
2024	32.00	240^th	326	26.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Stratford High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	82.66	39^th	355	89.0%
2019	70.64	79^th	343	77.0%
2021	84.45	33^rd	332	90.1%
2022	69.08	91^st	343	73.5%
2023	69.08	85^th	329	74.2%
2024	68.97	91^st	353	74.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Stratford High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	48.80	175^th	373	53.1%
2019	39.70	217^th	354	38.7%
2021	69.86	71^st	334	78.7%
2022	66.48	87^th	347	74.9%
2023	68.62	79^th	359	78.0%
2024	90.15	22^nd	365	94.0%

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Rank History for White students at Stratford High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	84.53	33^rd	266	87.6%

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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 Stratford High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	274	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	274
1990	275	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	275
1991	275	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	275
1992	279	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	279
1993	280	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	281
1994	286	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	286
1995	411	1	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	417
1996	411	1	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	417
1997	426	0	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	430
1998	394	0	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	398
1999	390	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	393
2000	400	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	402
2001	377	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	377
2002	356	0	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	362
2003	356	0	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	362
2004	375	0	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	383
2005	359	1	3	5	3	n/a	n/a	371
2006	344	3	2	5	4	n/a	n/a	358
2007	343	3	2	6	2	n/a	n/a	356
2008	343	2	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	354
2009	416	5	2	5	3	n/a	n/a	431
2010	434	4	3	5	3	n/a	n/a	449
2011	416	2	0	10	0	0	13	441
2012	438	1	0	10	0	0	11	460
2013	452	1	0	12	0	0	16	481
2014	281	1	1	10	0	0	9	302
2015	285	0	0	10	0	0	5	300
2016	287	0	0	10	0	0	8	305
2017	300	1	0	10	0	0	10	321
2018	306	1	0	10	0	0	8	325
2019	287	1	1	12	0	0	3	304
2020	297	1	1	9	0	0	4	312
2021	282	2	1	9	2	0	2	298
2022	251	2	2	8	3	0	1	267
2023	256	1	0	8	2	0	1	268
2024	244	0	0	16	1	0	4	265

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 Stratford High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	274	18.1	15.1	9.5
1990	275	22.4	12.2	9.5
1991	275	22.6	12.1	8.7
1992	279	22.6	12.3	9.7
1993	281	24.2	11.6	8.5
1994	286	22.3	12.8	0
1995	417	29.6	14.1	7.4
1996	417	29.6	14.1	7.4
1997	430	28.6	15.0	7.9
1998	398	28.2	14.1	9.5
1999	393	26.2	15.0	15
2000	402	23.3	17.3	16.4
2001	377	22.3	16.9	15.6
2002	362	28.1	12.9	12.7
2003	362	28.1	12.9	12.7
2004	383	27.2	14.1	15.7
2005	371	27.5	13.5	n/a
2006	358	27.4	13.1	n/a
2007	356	26.3	13.5	18.3
2008	354	26.2	13.5	15.5
2009	431	29.2	14.8	17.6
2010	449	29.0	15.4	22.5
2011	441	27.9	15.7	23.6
2012	460	30.1	15.2	25.7
2013	481	30.5	15.7	26.2
2014	302	18.5	16.2	21.5
2015	300	n/a	n/a	19
2016	305	19.0	16.0	13.4
2017	321	19.3	16.5	13.1
2018	325	20.1	16.1	11.4
2019	304	18.7	16.2	16.8
2020	312	18.9	16.4	16
2021	298	20.9	14.2	23.2
2022	267	19.9	13.3	24.3
2023	268	20.7	12.9	22
2024	265	19.7	13.4	24.5

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 Stratford High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	274	18.1	15.1	9.5
1990	275	22.4	12.2	9.5
1991	275	22.6	12.1	8.7
1992	279	22.6	12.3	9.7
1993	281	24.2	11.6	8.5
1994	286	22.3	12.8	0
1995	417	29.6	14.1	7.4
1996	417	29.6	14.1	7.4
1997	430	28.6	15.0	7.9
1998	398	28.2	14.1	9.5
1999	393	26.2	15.0	15
2000	402	23.3	17.3	16.4
2001	377	22.3	16.9	15.6
2002	362	28.1	12.9	12.7
2003	362	28.1	12.9	12.7
2004	383	27.2	14.1	15.7
2005	371	27.5	13.5	n/a
2006	358	27.4	13.1	n/a
2007	356	26.3	13.5	18.3
2008	354	26.2	13.5	15.5
2009	431	29.2	14.8	17.6
2010	449	29.0	15.4	22.5
2011	441	27.9	15.7	23.6
2012	460	30.1	15.2	25.7
2013	481	30.5	15.7	26.2
2014	302	18.5	16.2	21.5
2015	300	n/a	n/a	19
2016	305	19.0	16.0	13.4
2017	321	19.3	16.5	13.1
2018	325	20.1	16.1	11.4
2019	304	18.7	16.2	16.8
2020	312	18.9	16.4	16
2021	298	20.9	14.2	23.2
2022	267	19.9	13.3	24.3
2023	268	20.7	12.9	22
2024	265	19.7	13.4	24.5

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 Stratford High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$210 (1.9%)	$10,817 (98.1%)	$11,027
2020	$173 (1.5%)	$10,991 (98.5%)	$11,164
2021	$233 (1.9%)	$12,040 (98.1%)	$12,275

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stratford 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 177^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 99^th of 415 High schools	20.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Stratford High)	57.1	71	13.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Stratford School District)	57.1	71	13.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Stratford High)	32.1	45.9	13.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)	31.3	46.8	15.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Stratford High)	32.1	31.2	0.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Stratford School District)	31.3	30.7	0.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Stratford High)	37.2	42.6	5.4%
10th Grade Science (Stratford School District)	36.3	43.6	7.3%
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	304	268	11.8%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	2
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	12	8	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	287	256	10.8%
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.8%	22%	5.2%

Schools Near Stratford 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 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th 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
Stratford High	Public	9-12	213311 Legion St	Stratford	54484	Marathon County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 687-4311	265	20	13.4	24.5%	244 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	86	32^nd of 431 public high schools	92.6%		69.5	99^th of 415 public high schools	76.1%	67	60.9	62.5	64.1								60.0		$12,275	$233	$12,040
Edgar High	Public	9-12	203 E Birch St	Edgar	54426	Marathon County	Edgar School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 352-2352	198	17	11.6	27.3%	186 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	59.4	168^th of 431 public high schools	61.0%		39.6	259^th of 415 public high schools	37.6%	91	55.1	46.9	51.0								39.0		$15,291	$697	$14,593
Marshfield High	Public	9-12	1401 E Becker Rd	Marshfield	54449	Wood County	Marshfield Unified School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 387-8464	1,244	82	15.2	35.2%	1,061 (85.3%)	15 (1.2%)	91 (7.3%)	24 (1.9%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (3.7%)	64.9	131^st of 431 public high schools	69.6%		62.6	135^th of 415 public high schools	67.5%	4	51.3	45.8	48.3								60.0		$13,329	$414	$12,915
Spencer Junior High/High	Public	6-12	300 N School St	Spencer	54479	Marathon County	Spencer School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 659-4211	337	24	14.2	37.1%	300 (89.0%)	3 (0.9%)	21 (6.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	40.1	276^th of 431 public high schools	36.0%		27.5	324^th of 415 public high schools	21.9%	48	47.1	39.2	31.4	65.9	60.0	43.8	75.6	77.5	62.5	54.2	46.9	39.6	$13,851	$412	$13,439
Auburndale High	Public	6-12	10629 North Rd	Auburndale	54412	Wood County	Auburndale School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 652-2115	398	31	13.0	28.6%	369 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	30.5	323^rd of 431 public high schools	25.1%		30.5	309^th of 415 public high schools	25.5%	14	41.7	29.2	31.3	48.3	41.5	50.0	62.1	50.9	60.4	56.3	43.9	54.2	$11,718	$456	$11,262
Colby High	Public	9-12	705 N 2nd St	Colby	54421	Clark County	Colby School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 223-2338	299	18	16.6	53.8%	204 (68.2%)	3 (1.0%)	87 (29.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	11.7	407^th of 431 public high schools	5.6%		28.5	318^th of 415 public high schools	23.4%	89	32.5	20.8	22.1								29.0		$12,303	$249	$12,054
Marathon High	Public	9-12	204 East St	Marathon	54448	Marathon County	Marathon City School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 443-2226	282	22	12.6	17.0%	260 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.9%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	80.1	55^th of 431 public high schools	87.2%		73.5	80^th of 415 public high schools	80.7%	25	61.7	70.0	68.3								45.2		$17,476	$307	$17,168
Athens High	Public	9-12	601 W Village Limits Rd	Athens	54411	Marathon County	Athens School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(715) 257-7511	120	10	11.6	29.2%	108 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.5%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)											50.0		$19,134	$1,461	$17,674
Abbotsford Middle/Senior High	Public	6-12	307 N 4th Ave	Abbotsford	54405	Clark County	Abbotsford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 223-2386	401	18	21.9	69.1%	156 (38.9%)	3 (0.7%)	233 (58.1%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	11.9	404^th of 431 public high schools	6.3%		34	289^th of 415 public high schools	30.4%	115		22.0	20.3	35.3	28.6	39.5	30.8	26.9	32.6	41.3	32.7	21.7	$10,952	$709	$10,243
Mosinee High	Public	9-12	1000 High St	Mosinee	54455	Marathon County	Mosinee School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 693-2550	606	43	14.0	23.1%	563 (92.9%)	8 (1.3%)	19 (3.1%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.8%)	84.6	38^th of 431 public high schools	91.2%		68.8	104^th of 415 public high schools	74.9%	66	67.5	58.7	66.7								54.0		$13,232	$380	$12,853

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