Is Sturgeon Bay High a good school?

Sturgeon Bay High ranks 52 nd of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sturgeon Bay High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 402 students attended Sturgeon Bay High.

What is the racial makeup of Sturgeon Bay High?

Students at Sturgeon Bay High are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools feed into Sturgeon Bay High?

Sturgeon Bay High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Sawyer Elementary Elementary : Sunrise Elementary Middle : Walker Middle

Sturgeon Bay High

Summary:

Sturgeon Bay High is a public high school serving 393 students in grades 9-12 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. This high-performing school is part of the Sturgeon Bay School District, which is ranked 77 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sturgeon Bay High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Wisconsin, ranking 52nd out of 431 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the state averages across various subjects, including a 62.92% proficiency rate in social studies compared to the state average of 45.08%. Sturgeon Bay High also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 89.4% to 95.1% over the past five years, and a low dropout rate of 0.9% to 1.3%, both outperforming the state averages. The school serves a diverse student population, with 40.46% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and its performance for low socioeconomic status students is particularly noteworthy, ranking 26th out of 326 Wisconsin high schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Algoma High ranks significantly lower (392nd out of 431 schools) and has lower test scores and graduation rates, while Sevastopol High, located just 5 miles away, is also a strong performer but still lags behind Sturgeon Bay High in some metrics. One area of concern for Sturgeon Bay High is the increasing chronic absenteeism rate, which has risen from 9.1% in 2018-2019 to 17.7% in 2022-2023, and this trend is worth monitoring and addressing.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1230 Michigan St
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-1498

(920) 746-2800

District: Sturgeon Bay School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
52^nd of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,328

Feeder schools for Sturgeon Bay High:

Elementary:	Sawyer Elementary
	Sunrise Elementary
Middle:	Walker Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 402

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.9%

Hispanic:

10.4%

Two or more races:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sturgeon Bay High ranks better than 87.9% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.5. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sturgeon Bay 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 (78.9%), Hispanic (10.4%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sturgeon Bay High is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare Sturgeon Bay High employs 27.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sturgeon Bay High is $13,328.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sturgeon Bay High:

SchoolDigger ranks Sturgeon Bay High 52^nd of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Sturgeon Bay High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

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Sturgeon Bay School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sturgeon Bay School District 77^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sturgeon Bay High

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Rank History for all students at Sturgeon Bay High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2005	82.60	18^th	287	93.7%
2006	67.65	108^th	292	63.0%
2007	62.54	151^st	281	46.3%
2008	71.26	104^th	437	76.2%
2009	49.36	303^rd	438	30.8%
2010	70.98	110^th	450	75.6%
2011	67.60	144^th	445	67.6%
2012	66.92	153^rd	452	66.2%
2013	78.18	48^th	457	89.5%
2014	69.29	124^th	462	73.2%
2015	77.37	46^th	466	90.1%
2016	62.64	123^rd	408	69.9%
2017	74.45	76^th	410	81.5%
2018	83.37	42^nd	410	89.8%
2019	80.07	51^st	400	87.3%
2021	72.33	84^th	390	78.5%
2022	52.85	167^th	391	57.3%
2023	61.56	142^nd	415	65.8%
2024	80.50	52^nd	431	87.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sturgeon Bay High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	90.09	8^th	255	96.9%
2019	81.98	18^th	251	92.8%
2021	89.22	15^th	226	93.4%
2022	48.29	122^nd	250	51.2%
2023	51.70	121^st	271	55.4%
2024	83.71	26^th	326	92.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Sturgeon Bay High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	86.78	30^th	355	91.5%
2019	76.29	60^th	343	82.5%
2021	79.47	48^th	332	85.5%
2022	45.55	186^th	343	45.8%
2023	76.22	55^th	329	83.3%
2024	74.29	66^th	353	81.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Sturgeon Bay High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	73.61	76^th	373	79.6%
2019	75.21	68^th	354	80.8%
2021	55.57	133^rd	334	60.2%
2022	55.28	134^th	347	61.4%
2023	47.25	191^st	359	46.8%
2024	81.51	42^nd	365	88.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sturgeon Bay High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	43.09	65^th	119	45.4%

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Rank History for White students at Sturgeon Bay High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	82.03	39^th	261	85.1%
2019	81.15	42^nd	266	84.2%
2021	72.44	52^nd	266	80.5%
2022	54.82	102^nd	269	62.1%
2023	54.14	111^th	271	59.0%
2024	77.42	45^th	300	85.0%

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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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Sturgeon Bay High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	455	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	455
1990	437	0	2	1	9	n/a	n/a	0	449
1991	441	0	1	0	14	n/a	n/a	0	456
1992	424	0	3	3	12	n/a	n/a	0	442
1993	491	1	1	3	14	n/a	n/a	0	510
1994	492	1	2	3	14	n/a	n/a	0	512
1995	539	2	2	6	9	n/a	n/a	0	558
1996	539	2	2	6	9	n/a	n/a	0	558
1997	512	2	6	4	10	n/a	n/a	0	534
1998	514	2	7	7	11	n/a	n/a	0	541
1999	504	7	9	8	8	n/a	n/a	0	536
2000	478	7	5	5	8	n/a	n/a	0	503
2001	497	8	0	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	515
2002	515	4	2	14	7	n/a	n/a	0	542
2003	515	4	2	14	7	n/a	n/a	0	542
2004	497	6	4	17	8	n/a	n/a	0	532
2005	490	9	5	13	8	n/a	n/a	0	525
2006	490	10	9	10	8	n/a	n/a	0	527
2007	489	10	10	8	7	n/a	n/a	0	524
2008	451	9	11	10	6	n/a	n/a	0	487
2009	441	9	6	14	5	n/a	n/a	0	475
2010	399	12	7	13	6	n/a	n/a	0	437
2011	372	18	9	20	8	0	2	0	429
2012	348	12	8	19	5	1	5	0	398
2013	343	12	8	17	6	1	6	0	393
2014	337	8	7	19	4	2	4	0	381
2015	321	10	9	18	7	3	4	0	372
2016	343	9	8	19	4	2	2	0	387
2017	338	9	6	29	1	3	9	0	395
2018	328	9	7	34	1	3	6	0	388
2019	339	8	5	41	1	3	8	0	405
2020	322	2	2	43	4	1	11	0	385
2021	333	5	2	36	6	1	20	0	403
2022	331	8	2	33	6	2	22	0	404
2023	324	9	2	31	4	0	22	1	393
2024	317	13	2	42	2	0	26	0	402

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 Sturgeon Bay High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	455	30.4	14.9	6.4
1990	449	32.2	13.9	4.7
1991	456	31.1	14.6	12.9
1992	442	30.8	14.3	13.6
1993	510	32.8	15.5	14.5
1994	512	33.5	15.3	14.1
1995	558	32.6	17.1	15.1
1996	558	32.6	17.1	15.1
1997	534	30.9	17.3	15.9
1998	541	31.9	17.0	14.2
1999	536	33.0	16.2	21.6
2000	503	33.0	15.2	20.9
2001	515	32.8	15.7	21
2002	542	33.5	16.2	14.9
2003	542	33.5	16.2	14.9
2004	532	35.5	15.0	19.4
2005	525	36.2	14.5	n/a
2006	527	35.5	14.8	n/a
2007	524	33.4	15.7	15.6
2008	487	34.6	14.1	22.4
2009	475	33.0	14.4	21.3
2010	437	31.8	13.7	27.2
2011	429	29.2	14.6	31.5
2012	398	23.0	17.3	30.7
2013	393	23.5	16.7	28
2014	381	26.6	14.2	27.8
2015	372	n/a	n/a	23.9
2016	387	27.0	14.3	35.9
2017	395	26.6	14.8	29.6
2018	388	25.8	15.0	32
2019	405	27.0	14.9	39
2020	385	28.0	13.7	36.1
2021	403	29.2	13.7	41.4
2022	404	28.3	14.2	37.6
2023	393	29.5	13.3	40.5
2024	402	27.9	14.4	43.8

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 Sturgeon Bay High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	455	30.4	14.9	6.4
1990	449	32.2	13.9	4.7
1991	456	31.1	14.6	12.9
1992	442	30.8	14.3	13.6
1993	510	32.8	15.5	14.5
1994	512	33.5	15.3	14.1
1995	558	32.6	17.1	15.1
1996	558	32.6	17.1	15.1
1997	534	30.9	17.3	15.9
1998	541	31.9	17.0	14.2
1999	536	33.0	16.2	21.6
2000	503	33.0	15.2	20.9
2001	515	32.8	15.7	21
2002	542	33.5	16.2	14.9
2003	542	33.5	16.2	14.9
2004	532	35.5	15.0	19.4
2005	525	36.2	14.5	n/a
2006	527	35.5	14.8	n/a
2007	524	33.4	15.7	15.6
2008	487	34.6	14.1	22.4
2009	475	33.0	14.4	21.3
2010	437	31.8	13.7	27.2
2011	429	29.2	14.6	31.5
2012	398	23.0	17.3	30.7
2013	393	23.5	16.7	28
2014	381	26.6	14.2	27.8
2015	372	n/a	n/a	23.9
2016	387	27.0	14.3	35.9
2017	395	26.6	14.8	29.6
2018	388	25.8	15.0	32
2019	405	27.0	14.9	39
2020	385	28.0	13.7	36.1
2021	403	29.2	13.7	41.4
2022	404	28.3	14.2	37.6
2023	393	29.5	13.3	40.5
2024	402	27.9	14.4	43.8

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 Sturgeon Bay High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$387 (3.0%)	$12,442 (97.0%)	$12,829
2020	$598 (4.2%)	$13,484 (95.8%)	$14,082
2021	$354 (2.7%)	$12,974 (97.3%)	$13,328

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sturgeon Bay 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 51^st of 400 High schools	Ranks 142^nd of 415 High schools	21.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Sturgeon Bay High)	63.9	49.4	14.5%
10th Grade Social Studies (Sturgeon Bay School District)	63.9	49.4	14.5%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sturgeon Bay High)	46.7	44.3	2.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sturgeon Bay School District)	46.7	44.3	2.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Sturgeon Bay High)	45.7	37.2	8.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Sturgeon Bay School District)	45.7	37.2	8.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Sturgeon Bay High)	43.5	38.1	5.4%
10th Grade Science (Sturgeon Bay School District)	43.5	38.1	5.4%
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	405	393	3%
African American	8	9	12.5%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	5	2	60%
Hispanic	41	31	24.4%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	339	324	4.4%
Two or More Races	8	22	175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39%	40.5%	1.4%

Schools Near Sturgeon Bay 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
Sturgeon Bay High	Public	9-12	1230 Michigan St	Sturgeon Bay	54235	Door County	Sturgeon Bay School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 746-2800	402	28	14.4	43.8%	317 (78.9%)	13 (3.2%)	42 (10.4%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.5%)	80.5	52^nd of 431 public high schools	87.9%		61.6	142^nd of 415 public high schools	65.8%	90	58.2	53.9	59.3						62.9		$13,328	$354	$12,974
Sevastopol High	Public	9-12	4550 Highway 57	Sturgeon Bay	54235	Door County	Sevastopol School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 743-6282	187	18	10.4	24.1%	157 (84.0%)	2 (1.1%)	20 (10.7%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	75.3	78^th of 431 public high schools	81.9%		94.9	15^th of 415 public high schools	96.4%	63	59.0	66.7	61.5						42.2		$17,925	$778	$17,147
Southern Door High	Public	9-12	2073 County Trunk DK	Brussels	54204	Door County	Southern Door County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 825-7333	315	27	11.5	30.2%	286 (90.8%)	2 (0.6%)	17 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	68	110^th of 431 public high schools	74.5%		53.8	187^th of 415 public high schools	54.9%	77	58.3	48.6	45.8						57.7		$14,117	$698	$13,419
Algoma High	Public	7-12	1715 Division St	Algoma	54201	Kewaunee County	Algoma School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 487-7001	280	24	11.5	47.1%	246 (87.9%)	2 (0.7%)	20 (7.1%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	17.4	392^nd of 431 public high schools	9.0%		17.3	378^th of 415 public high schools	8.9%	14			26.7	43.6	36.5	30.8	23.1	48.1	32.5	36.5	$13,029	$398	$12,630
Algoma Venture Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	1715 Division St	Algoma	54201	Kewaunee County	Algoma School District	Yes	No	No	No	(920) 487-7001	41	3	13.6	46.3%	37 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	22.8	366^th of 431 public high schools	15.1%					(n/a)	50.0								20.0

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