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Three Lakes High

Summary:

Three Lakes High is a public high school located in Three Lakes, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 152 students. The school is part of the Three Lakes School District, which is ranked 172 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Three Lakes High has several notable strengths, including consistently high four-year graduation rates ranging from 89.7% to 96.9% over the past five years, and low dropout rates between 0.6% and 1.3%. However, the school has faced challenges with fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.1% to 97.9%. While the school has performed well in some academic areas, such as Social Studies, it has struggled in others, like English Language Arts, compared to state and district averages. Approximately 34-35% of students at Three Lakes High are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the state average.

Three Lakes High's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 120th to 371st out of Wisconsin high schools, suggesting inconsistent performance. The school's rankings for female and male students have also varied, with female students performing better than male students in recent years. Additionally, the school's performance for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds has been mixed, with rankings ranging from 116th to 181st out of Wisconsin high schools. Comparing Three Lakes High to nearby schools, such as Phelps High, Crandon High, Rhinelander High, and Northland Pines High, could provide valuable insights and opportunities for collaboration or resource-sharing.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 6930 W School St
       Three Lakes, WI  54562-9010

(715) 546-3321

District: Three Lakes School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
317th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,028 Help


Feeder schools for Three Lakes High:

Elementary:    Sugar Camp Elementary
    Three Lakes Elementary
Middle:    Three Lakes Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  152

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.7%
American Indian:
1.3%
African American:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Three Lakes High ranks worse than 73.5% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.05. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Three Lakes 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 (96.7%), American Indian (1.3%), Asian (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Three Lakes High is 10.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Three Lakes High is $23,028.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Three Lakes High:

SchoolDigger ranks Three Lakes High 317th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Three Lakes High in the ranking list.)

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Three Lakes School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Three Lakes School District 172nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Three Lakes High

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Rank History for all students at Three Lakes High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.02 73rd 292 75.0%
2008 66.71 149th 437 65.9%
2009 62.99 172nd 438 60.7%
2010 67.27 152nd 450 66.2%
2011 69.45 127th 445 71.5%
2012 75.07 77th 452 83.0%
2013 42.49 336th 457 26.5%
2014 35.34 371st 462 19.7%
2015 45.17 343rd 466 26.4%
2016 37.53 282nd 408 30.9%
2017 41.09 244th 410 40.5%
2018 52.81 184th 410 55.1%
2019 55.39 164th 400 59.0%
2021 64.88 120th 390 69.2%
2022 37.83 252nd 391 35.5%
2023 43.72 240th 415 42.2%
2024 33.05 317th 431 26.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Three Lakes High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.64 181st 255 29.0%
2019 49.88 116th 251 53.8%
2022 44.30 139th 250 44.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Three Lakes High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.92 303rd 355 14.6%
2019 69.44 84th 343 75.5%
2021 73.73 71st 332 78.6%
2022 53.37 159th 343 53.6%
2023 43.87 188th 329 42.9%
2024 34.04 264th 353 25.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Three Lakes High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.49 114th 373 69.4%
2019 31.50 263rd 354 25.7%
2023 33.72 253rd 359 29.5%
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Rank History for White students at Three Lakes High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.80 103rd 266 61.3%
2022 18.63 244th 269 9.3%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Three Lakes High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 175 n/a 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 181
1990 173 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 177
1991 169 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 171
1992 186 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 189
1993 210 1 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 217
1994 204 0 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 209
1995 205 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 209
1996 205 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 209
1997 229 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 232
1998 232 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 234
1999 260 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 263
2000 296 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 300
2001 288 0 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 293
2002 385 1 1 3 6 n/a n/a 0 396
2003 385 1 1 3 6 n/a n/a 0 396
2004 372 0 0 3 7 n/a n/a 0 382
2005 366 0 0 6 5 n/a n/a 0 377
2006 355 1 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 364
2007 343 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 348
2008 320 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2009 316 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 322
2010 305 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 310
2011 305 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 309
2012 259 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 263
2013 257 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 261
2014 176 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 180
2015 153 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 159
2016 145 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 149
2017 146 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 153
2018 143 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 148
2019 142 1 2 2 1 0 0 0 148
2020 142 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 146
2021 141 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 145
2022 135 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 139
2023 147 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 152

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 Three Lakes High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 181 14.0 12.9 12.2
1990 177 18.0 9.8 11.3
1991 171 18.0 9.5 18.7
1992 189 18.0 10.5 23.8
1993 217 20.0 10.9 18.9
1994 209 20.0 10.4 17.2
1995 209 17.4 12.0 12.9
1996 209 17.4 12.0 12.9
1997 232 17.8 13.0 12.5
1998 234 18.8 12.4 12
1999 263 19.0 13.8 19
2000 300 18.9 15.9 19.7
2001 293 20.8 14.1 19.1
2002 396 27.1 14.6 16.4
2003 396 27.1 14.6 16.4
2004 382 24.9 15.3 14.9
2005 377 26.5 14.2 n/a
2006 364 26.3 13.8 n/a
2007 348 25.7 13.5 17
2008 323 24.0 13.5 22.9
2009 322 24.0 13.4 22
2010 310 21.4 14.4 25.5
2011 309 22.0 14.0 33
2012 263 22.9 11.4 38
2013 261 22.9 11.3 40.6
2014 180 14.4 12.4 44.4
2015 159 n/a n/a 32.7
2016 149 14.0 10.6 40.3
2017 153 14.0 10.8 37.9
2018 148 14.1 10.4 34.5
2019 148 13.9 10.6 32.4
2020 146 14.2 10.2 26
2021 145 15.2 9.5 31.7
2022 139 13.1 10.5 35.3
2023 152 14.0 10.8 34.2

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 Three Lakes High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 181 14.0 12.9 12.2
1990 177 18.0 9.8 11.3
1991 171 18.0 9.5 18.7
1992 189 18.0 10.5 23.8
1993 217 20.0 10.9 18.9
1994 209 20.0 10.4 17.2
1995 209 17.4 12.0 12.9
1996 209 17.4 12.0 12.9
1997 232 17.8 13.0 12.5
1998 234 18.8 12.4 12
1999 263 19.0 13.8 19
2000 300 18.9 15.9 19.7
2001 293 20.8 14.1 19.1
2002 396 27.1 14.6 16.4
2003 396 27.1 14.6 16.4
2004 382 24.9 15.3 14.9
2005 377 26.5 14.2 n/a
2006 364 26.3 13.8 n/a
2007 348 25.7 13.5 17
2008 323 24.0 13.5 22.9
2009 322 24.0 13.4 22
2010 310 21.4 14.4 25.5
2011 309 22.0 14.0 33
2012 263 22.9 11.4 38
2013 261 22.9 11.3 40.6
2014 180 14.4 12.4 44.4
2015 159 n/a n/a 32.7
2016 149 14.0 10.6 40.3
2017 153 14.0 10.8 37.9
2018 148 14.1 10.4 34.5
2019 148 13.9 10.6 32.4
2020 146 14.2 10.2 26
2021 145 15.2 9.5 31.7
2022 139 13.1 10.5 35.3
2023 152 14.0 10.8 34.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Three Lakes High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $231 (1.1%) $20,413 (98.9%) $20,643
2020 $323 (1.5%) $21,213 (98.5%) $21,537
2021 $616 (2.7%) $22,411 (97.3%) $23,028

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Three Lakes 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 164th of 400 High schoolsRanks 240th of 415 High schools
 16.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Three Lakes High)44.842.9
 2%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Three Lakes School District)44.840.9
 3.9%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Three Lakes High)48.336.4
 11.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Three Lakes School District)48.336.4
 11.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.838.6
 0.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Three Lakes High)34.533.3
 1.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Three Lakes School District)34.533.3
 1.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Three Lakes High)3126.7
 4.4%
   10th Grade Science (Three Lakes School District)3126.7
 4.4%
   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 Students148152
 2.7%
African American11
American Indian12
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White142147
 3.5%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.4%34.2%
 1.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Three Lakes High

Students at Three Lakes High are 97% White, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 152 students attended Three Lakes High.

Three Lakes High ranks 317th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Three Lakes High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sugar Camp Elementary
Elementary : Three Lakes Elementary
Middle : Three Lakes Junior High


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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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