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Tomahawk High

Summary:

Tomahawk High is a public high school located in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 371 students. The school is part of the Tomahawk School District, which is ranked 206 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tomahawk High's performance has been somewhat inconsistent over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 69th to 304th out of Wisconsin high schools and its SchoolDigger rating fluctuating between 1 and 4 stars. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is generally above the state average but not significantly higher than the Tomahawk School District as a whole. Tomahawk High has maintained impressive graduation rates, ranging from 91.2% to 98.0%, and low dropout rates, between 0.2% and 1.0%. However, the school's performance varies among different student subgroups, with female students generally outperforming male students and white students outperforming low socioeconomic status students.

When compared to nearby schools, Merrill High and Rhinelander High, Tomahawk High has generally outperformed Merrill High in terms of statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating, while Rhinelander High has been more comparable. Tomahawk High also has higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates compared to the nearby schools. Additionally, Tomahawk High's per-student spending is higher than Merrill High's but lower than Rhinelander High's, and its student-teacher ratio is more favorable than both nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1048 E Kings Rd
       Tomahawk, WI  54487

(715) 453-2106

District: Tomahawk School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
190th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,918 Help


Feeder schools for Tomahawk High:

Elementary:    Tomahawk Elementary
Middle:    Tomahawk Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  353

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.2%
African American:
1.7%
Hispanic:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tomahawk High ranks better than 55.9% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.63. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tomahawk 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 (95.2%), African American (1.7%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tomahawk High is 13.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tomahawk High is $14,918.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tomahawk High:

SchoolDigger ranks Tomahawk High 190th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Tomahawk High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Tomahawk School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tomahawk School District 206th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tomahawk High

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Rank History for all students at Tomahawk High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.68 66th 275 76.0%
2005 78.13 43rd 287 85.0%
2007 72.68 73rd 281 74.0%
2008 70.31 113th 437 74.1%
2009 53.34 273rd 438 37.7%
2010 56.48 261st 450 42.0%
2011 55.61 267th 445 40.0%
2012 49.80 312th 452 31.0%
2013 55.94 236th 457 48.4%
2014 56.45 226th 462 51.1%
2015 74.74 69th 466 85.2%
2016 62.05 128th 408 68.6%
2017 51.61 186th 410 54.6%
2018 56.79 161st 410 60.7%
2019 40.84 248th 400 38.0%
2021 26.10 304th 390 22.1%
2022 43.98 207th 391 47.1%
2023 60.40 149th 415 64.1%
2024 54.63 190th 431 55.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tomahawk High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.79 198th 250 20.8%
2023 42.79 164th 271 39.5%
2024 47.86 172nd 326 47.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Tomahawk High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.48 89th 355 74.9%
2019 47.03 186th 343 45.8%
2022 44.85 192nd 343 44.0%
2023 76.26 53rd 329 83.9%
2024 51.01 188th 353 46.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Tomahawk High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.26 260th 373 30.3%
2019 37.02 230th 354 35.0%
2021 17.91 301st 334 9.9%
2022 48.15 173rd 347 50.1%
2023 33.48 254th 359 29.2%
2024 52.79 172nd 365 52.9%
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Rank History for White students at Tomahawk High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.55 244th 266 8.3%
2023 48.07 132nd 271 51.3%
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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 Tomahawk High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 505 1 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 512
1989 446 n/a n/a 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 449
1990 436 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1991 413 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 419
1992 436 1 4 2 4 n/a n/a 0 447
1993 470 0 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 477
1994 507 0 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1995 525 1 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 533
1996 525 1 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 533
1997 564 3 4 1 4 n/a n/a 0 576
1998 574 1 3 2 7 n/a n/a 0 587
1999 572 0 6 4 6 n/a n/a 0 588
2000 605 0 6 5 4 n/a n/a 0 620
2001 585 0 10 2 6 n/a n/a 0 603
2002 579 0 7 2 5 n/a n/a 0 593
2003 579 0 7 2 5 n/a n/a 0 593
2004 583 1 9 0 1 n/a n/a 0 594
2005 554 3 7 4 3 n/a n/a 0 571
2006 529 2 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 544
2007 513 5 6 7 5 n/a n/a 0 536
2008 515 4 7 7 3 n/a n/a 0 536
2009 515 4 7 4 3 n/a n/a 0 533
2010 531 6 5 4 6 n/a n/a 0 552
2011 501 8 3 3 5 0 1 0 521
2012 465 8 2 2 2 0 2 0 481
2013 446 7 2 3 3 0 2 0 463
2014 430 7 2 4 4 0 1 0 448
2015 436 4 2 4 4 0 2 0 452
2016 402 3 3 4 4 0 2 0 418
2017 390 1 3 3 4 0 1 0 402
2018 363 1 4 2 2 0 4 0 376
2019 363 1 4 3 0 0 6 0 377
2020 359 0 3 4 0 0 9 0 375
2021 355 2 3 4 0 0 8 0 372
2022 356 2 1 6 1 0 9 0 375
2023 353 6 2 5 1 0 4 0 371
2024 336 6 2 4 1 0 4 0 353

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 Tomahawk High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 512 31.0 16.5 14.6
1989 449 30.9 14.5 15.4
1990 436 33.0 13.2 6.4
1991 419 31.8 13.1 13.4
1992 447 32.0 13.9 13
1993 477 32.2 14.8 10.1
1994 514 29.6 17.4 11.1
1995 533 34.0 15.7 10.7
1996 533 34.0 15.7 10.7
1997 576 36.0 16.0 12.5
1998 587 38.8 15.1 12.1
1999 588 40.3 14.6 23
2000 620 38.5 16.1 19.5
2001 603 38.7 15.6 20.1
2002 593 35.9 16.5 16.2
2003 593 35.9 16.5 16.2
2004 594 37.7 15.8 15.2
2005 571 40.0 14.3 n/a
2006 544 38.3 14.2 n/a
2007 536 36.5 14.7 21.8
2008 536 36.0 14.9 23.3
2009 533 35.6 15.0 29.1
2010 552 36.4 15.1 32.2
2011 521 33.2 15.6 38
2012 481 33.6 14.2 40.1
2013 463 32.0 14.4 38
2014 448 30.1 14.8 36.6
2015 452 n/a n/a 34.3
2016 418 30.0 13.9 33
2017 402 29.4 13.6 0.7
2018 376 27.8 13.5 21.8
2019 377 27.7 13.5 29.2
2020 375 27.6 13.5 25.9
2021 372 27.3 13.6 30.9
2022 375 25.3 14.8 34.4
2023 371 25.8 14.3 32.6
2024 353 25.7 13.6 34.3

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 Tomahawk High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 512 31.0 16.5 14.6
1989 449 30.9 14.5 15.4
1990 436 33.0 13.2 6.4
1991 419 31.8 13.1 13.4
1992 447 32.0 13.9 13
1993 477 32.2 14.8 10.1
1994 514 29.6 17.4 11.1
1995 533 34.0 15.7 10.7
1996 533 34.0 15.7 10.7
1997 576 36.0 16.0 12.5
1998 587 38.8 15.1 12.1
1999 588 40.3 14.6 23
2000 620 38.5 16.1 19.5
2001 603 38.7 15.6 20.1
2002 593 35.9 16.5 16.2
2003 593 35.9 16.5 16.2
2004 594 37.7 15.8 15.2
2005 571 40.0 14.3 n/a
2006 544 38.3 14.2 n/a
2007 536 36.5 14.7 21.8
2008 536 36.0 14.9 23.3
2009 533 35.6 15.0 29.1
2010 552 36.4 15.1 32.2
2011 521 33.2 15.6 38
2012 481 33.6 14.2 40.1
2013 463 32.0 14.4 38
2014 448 30.1 14.8 36.6
2015 452 n/a n/a 34.3
2016 418 30.0 13.9 33
2017 402 29.4 13.6 0.7
2018 376 27.8 13.5 21.8
2019 377 27.7 13.5 29.2
2020 375 27.6 13.5 25.9
2021 372 27.3 13.6 30.9
2022 375 25.3 14.8 34.4
2023 371 25.8 14.3 32.6
2024 353 25.7 13.6 34.3

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 Tomahawk High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $164 (1.2%) $13,873 (98.8%) $14,038
2020 $223 (1.6%) $13,955 (98.4%) $14,178
2021 $378 (2.5%) $14,540 (97.5%) $14,918

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tomahawk 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 248th of 400 High schoolsRanks 149th of 415 High schools
 26.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Tomahawk High)51.353.7
 2.3%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Tomahawk School District)51.353.7
 2.3%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Tomahawk High)30.948.3
 17.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Tomahawk School District)30.948.3
 17.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Tomahawk High)26.634.5
 7.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Tomahawk School District)26.634.5
 7.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Tomahawk High)3333.3
 0.4%
   10th Grade Science (Tomahawk School District)3333.3
 0.4%
   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 Students377371
 1.6%
African American16
 500%
American Indian01
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic35
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White363353
 2.8%
Two or More Races64
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.2%32.6%
 3.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tomahawk High

Tomahawk High ranks 190th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 353 students attended Tomahawk High.

Students at Tomahawk High are 95% White, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Tomahawk High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Tomahawk Elementary
Middle : Tomahawk Middle


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