Is Superior High a good school?

Superior High ranks 206 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Superior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,306 students attended Superior High.

What is the racial makeup of Superior High?

Students at Superior High are 86% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Superior High?

Superior High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bryant Elementary Elementary : Cooper Elementary Elementary : Four Corners Elementary Elementary : Great Lakes Elementary Elementary : Lake Superior Elementary Elementary : Northern Lights Elementary Middle : Superior Middle

Superior High

Summary:

Superior High School is a public high school located in Superior, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,306 students. The school is part of the Superior School District, which is ranked 299 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Superior High has shown some strengths, such as strong four-year graduation rates ranging from 84.3% to 94.4%, and relatively low dropout rates between 1.3% and 4.2%. However, the school has faced challenges, including higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the nearby Northwestern High School, and lower test scores in subjects like Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science compared to state averages and Northwestern High. The school's performance has also been uneven across different student subgroups, with strengths in Hispanic and Native American student performance but struggles with White, Multi-racial, Special Education, and Disabled students.

Over the past few years, Superior High's statewide ranking has declined, from 187 out of 390 Wisconsin high schools in 2020-2021 to 206 out of 431 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining or improving its overall performance. Additionally, the school serves a significant population of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 42.5% to 46.41% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may impact academic outcomes. Comparing to the nearby Northwestern High School, which generally outperforms Superior High in areas like graduation rates, dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and test scores, may provide opportunities for Superior High to learn and improve.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2600 Catlin Ave
Superior, WI 54880-5133

(715) 394-8720

District: Superior School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
206^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,581

Feeder schools for Superior High:

Elementary:	Bryant Elementary
	Cooper Elementary
	Four Corners Elementary
	Great Lakes Elementary
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	Lake Superior Elementary
	Northern Lights Elementary
Middle:	Superior Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 1,306

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.1%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Superior High ranks better than 52.2% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.09. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Superior 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 (86.1%), two or more races (5.7%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Superior High is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare Superior High employs 93.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Superior High is $12,581.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Superior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Superior High 206^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Superior High in the ranking list.)

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Superior School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Superior School District 299^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Superior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	42.01	221^st	275	19.6%
2005	42.58	233^rd	287	18.8%
2006	37.33	240^th	292	17.8%
2007	51.82	204^th	281	27.4%
2008	49.04	304^th	437	30.4%
2009	41.06	348^th	438	20.5%
2010	49.67	326^th	450	27.6%
2011	47.70	328^th	445	26.3%
2012	40.27	361^st	452	20.1%
2013	32.02	381^st	457	16.6%
2014	38.45	353^rd	462	23.6%
2015	51.35	299^th	466	35.8%
2016	32.10	304^th	408	25.5%
2017	37.12	267^th	410	34.9%
2018	44.48	232^nd	410	43.4%
2019	42.76	238^th	400	40.5%
2021	48.73	187^th	390	52.1%
2022	37.39	256^th	391	34.5%
2023	36.89	276^th	415	33.5%
2024	52.09	206^th	431	52.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Superior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.12	55^th	56	1.8%
2024	34.92	43^rd	71	39.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Superior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.68	39^th	55	29.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Superior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	45.89	130^th	255	49.0%
2019	41.61	144^th	251	42.6%
2021	52.01	95^th	226	58.0%
2022	48.02	123^rd	250	50.8%
2023	43.35	159^th	271	41.3%
2024	48.93	165^th	326	49.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Superior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	44.53	214^th	355	39.7%
2019	33.97	240^th	343	30.0%
2021	48.49	172^nd	332	48.2%
2022	32.74	250^th	343	27.1%
2023	37.57	226^th	329	31.3%
2024	42.68	222^nd	353	37.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Superior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	17.63	39^th	40	2.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Superior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	39.74	230^th	373	38.3%
2019	48.24	176^th	354	50.3%
2021	42.83	195^th	334	41.6%
2022	39.80	217^th	347	37.5%
2023	18.52	321^st	359	10.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Superior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	64.88	22^nd	76	71.1%
2023	78.14	17^th	97	82.5%
2024	57.95	38^th	119	68.1%

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Rank History for Native American students at Superior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	59.00	3^rd	6	50.0%

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Rank History for White students at Superior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	34.18	179^th	261	31.4%
2019	35.44	172^nd	266	35.3%
2021	38.63	155^th	266	41.7%
2022	29.02	206^th	269	23.4%
2023	28.73	204^th	271	24.7%
2024	42.81	173^rd	300	42.3%

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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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by a parent
Monday, August 15, 2016

My son attended this high school, within his first week he was assaulted and not only was there no disciplinary action taken on the two students that assaulted my son but they threatened my son for expulsion. My son was in honors for all of his academics until he got here were his gpa went from 3.7 to 1.4 due to teachers not fully understanding their students. After the first year I made him go to online school and his grades went up drastically. If you are to send your children here be prepared for poor grades, awful teachers, and high drug rate. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Superior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1255	2	5	1	40	n/a	n/a	0	1303
1989	1192	5	8	n/a	72	n/a	n/a	0	1277
1990	1161	5	15	0	63	n/a	n/a	0	1244
1991	1106	8	11	3	76	n/a	n/a	0	1204
1992	1150	6	17	2	62	n/a	n/a	0	1237
1993	1110	7	12	1	71	n/a	n/a	0	1201
1994	1163	5	13	1	73	n/a	n/a	0	1255
1995	1778	11	32	6	74	n/a	n/a	0	1901
1996	1778	11	32	6	74	n/a	n/a	0	1901
1997	1761	17	37	5	86	n/a	n/a	0	1906
1998	1695	18	30	7	91	n/a	n/a	0	1841
1999	1577	13	26	9	115	n/a	n/a	0	1740
2000	1485	14	23	7	118	n/a	n/a	0	1647
2001	1504	11	25	8	98	n/a	n/a	0	1646
2002	1518	17	38	13	126	n/a	n/a	0	1712
2003	1518	17	38	13	126	n/a	n/a	0	1712
2004	1480	23	28	13	107	n/a	n/a	0	1651
2005	1461	26	29	14	112	n/a	n/a	0	1642
2006	1469	33	31	14	90	n/a	n/a	0	1637
2007	1489	29	30	13	90	n/a	n/a	0	1651
2008	1465	34	31	16	81	n/a	n/a	0	1627
2009	1403	32	26	23	69	n/a	n/a	0	1553
2010	1338	32	23	20	67	n/a	n/a	0	1480
2011	1303	33	18	21	71	0	3	0	1449
2012	1281	28	15	23	63	0	8	0	1418
2013	1296	31	11	27	50	0	9	0	1424
2014	1240	26	16	18	46	1	6	0	1353
2015	1224	31	13	21	49	0	8	0	1346
2016	1185	36	16	25	54	0	12	0	1328
2017	1146	27	14	25	53	2	14	0	1281
2018	1165	29	15	29	44	2	25	0	1309
2019	1139	36	13	28	46	1	25	0	1288
2020	1099	46	13	34	38	2	30	0	1262
2021	1100	47	15	28	33	1	45	0	1269
2022	1103	42	13	36	24	1	52	0	1271
2023	1125	35	12	42	15	1	74	2	1306

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Superior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1303	76.3	17.0	32.2
1989	1277	70.4	18.1	17
1990	1244	72.4	17.1	15.3
1991	1204	68.7	17.5	25.6
1992	1237	68.6	18.0	23.8
1993	1201	68.0	17.7	27.2
1994	1255	67.0	18.7	30
1995	1901	92.8	20.5	30
1996	1901	92.8	20.5	30
1997	1906	93.6	20.4	32.6
1998	1841	94.4	19.5	32.5
1999	1740	96.9	18.0	43
2000	1647	97.4	16.9	43.1
2001	1646	92.9	17.7	39.9
2002	1712	94.4	18.1	35.9
2003	1712	94.4	18.1	35.9
2004	1651	96.9	17.0	30.3
2005	1642	97.4	16.9	n/a
2006	1637	100.9	16.2	n/a
2007	1651	99.4	16.6	37.1
2008	1627	98.0	16.6	28.9
2009	1553	95.5	16.3	39.5
2010	1480	95.1	15.5	41.4
2011	1449	94.4	15.3	43
2012	1418	92.1	15.3	44
2013	1424	90.5	15.7	44.7
2014	1353	90.2	14.9	42.9
2015	1346	n/a	n/a	44.7
2016	1328	89.0	14.9	40.3
2017	1281	90.7	14.1	38.6
2018	1309	89.7	14.5	37.6
2019	1288	89.0	14.4	40.3
2020	1262	89.4	14.1	43
2021	1269	88.0	14.4	46.4
2022	1271	89.4	14.2	42.7
2023	1306	93.9	13.9	42.5

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 Superior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1303	76.3	17.0	32.2
1989	1277	70.4	18.1	17
1990	1244	72.4	17.1	15.3
1991	1204	68.7	17.5	25.6
1992	1237	68.6	18.0	23.8
1993	1201	68.0	17.7	27.2
1994	1255	67.0	18.7	30
1995	1901	92.8	20.5	30
1996	1901	92.8	20.5	30
1997	1906	93.6	20.4	32.6
1998	1841	94.4	19.5	32.5
1999	1740	96.9	18.0	43
2000	1647	97.4	16.9	43.1
2001	1646	92.9	17.7	39.9
2002	1712	94.4	18.1	35.9
2003	1712	94.4	18.1	35.9
2004	1651	96.9	17.0	30.3
2005	1642	97.4	16.9	n/a
2006	1637	100.9	16.2	n/a
2007	1651	99.4	16.6	37.1
2008	1627	98.0	16.6	28.9
2009	1553	95.5	16.3	39.5
2010	1480	95.1	15.5	41.4
2011	1449	94.4	15.3	43
2012	1418	92.1	15.3	44
2013	1424	90.5	15.7	44.7
2014	1353	90.2	14.9	42.9
2015	1346	n/a	n/a	44.7
2016	1328	89.0	14.9	40.3
2017	1281	90.7	14.1	38.6
2018	1309	89.7	14.5	37.6
2019	1288	89.0	14.4	40.3
2020	1262	89.4	14.1	43
2021	1269	88.0	14.4	46.4
2022	1271	89.4	14.2	42.7
2023	1306	93.9	13.9	42.5

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 Superior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$513 (4.3%)	$11,415 (95.7%)	$11,928
2020	$474 (3.9%)	$11,756 (96.1%)	$12,230
2021	$790 (6.3%)	$11,791 (93.7%)	$12,581

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Superior 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 238^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 276^th of 415 High schools	7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Superior High)	56	58	2.1%
10th Grade Social Studies (Superior School District)	56	58	2.1%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Superior High)	39.1	38.6	0.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Superior School District)	39.1	38.6	0.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Superior High)	19.2	17.8	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Superior School District)	19.2	17.8	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Superior High)	28.1	23.9	4.2%
10th Grade Science (Superior School District)	28.1	23.9	4.2%
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	1288	1306	1.4%
African American	36	35	2.8%
American Indian	46	15	67.4%
Asian	13	12	7.7%
Hispanic	28	42	50%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	1139	1125	1.2%
Two or More Races	25	74	196%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.3%	42.5%	2.2%

Schools Near Superior 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 Social Studies (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 Social Studies 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Superior High	Public	9-12	2600 Catlin Ave	Superior	54880	Douglas County	Superior School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 394-8720	1,306	94	13.9	42.5%	1,125 (86.1%)	35 (2.7%)	42 (3.2%)	12 (0.9%)	15 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (5.7%)	52.1	206^th of 431 public high schools	52.2%		36.9	276^th of 415 public high schools	33.5%	70	48.6	35.4	42.5	58.1	$12,581	$790	$11,791
Northwestern High	Public	9-12	4751 S County Road F	Maple	54854	Douglas County	Maple School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 363-2434	400	27	14.5	27.5%	361 (90.3%)	4 (1.0%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.0%)	65.6	123^rd of 431 public high schools	71.5%		36.3	280^th of 415 public high schools	32.5%	157	52.6	57.9	51.3	45.1	$13,150	$167	$12,984

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