Wabeno High

Summary:

Wabeno High is a public high school located in Wabeno, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 179 students. The school is part of the Wabeno Area School District, which is ranked 393 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wabeno High has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Wisconsin high schools, with a ranking between 272 and 418 out of 390-457 schools over the past decade. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with the school ranking 291 out of 365 for male students, 261 out of 300 for white students, and 228 out of 326 for low socioeconomic status students in the 2023-2024 school year. While Wabeno High has shown improvement in its four-year graduation rate, increasing from 87.5% in 2020-2021 to 95.2% in 2022-2023, its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the Forward Exam and ACT, is generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. In comparison, the nearby Goodman High and Laona High have performed better, with Laona High outperforming Wabeno High across multiple subject areas and grade levels.

Wabeno High has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 67.6% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the nearby Goodman High (60%) and Crandon High (37.19%). The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.1% in 2020-2021 to 21.7% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Goodman High (30%) and Laona High (20.5%). Addressing these challenges may be crucial for Wabeno High to improve its educational outcomes and provide a more equitable learning environment for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 4325 N Branch St
       Wabeno, WI  54566


(715) 473-5122

District: Wabeno Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
384th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,286 Help


Feeder schools for Wabeno High:

Elementary:    Wabeno Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  8.7 Help
Number of students:  179

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.7%
American Indian:
22.3%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.6% Help


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Compare Details Wabeno High ranks worse than 79.9% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.19. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wabeno High ranks worse than 89.1% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.43. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Wabeno High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 (63.7%), American Indian (22.3%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wabeno High is 8.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wabeno High is $18,286.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wabeno High:

SchoolDigger ranks Wabeno High 512th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Wabeno High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Wabeno High 384th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Wabeno High in the ranking list.)

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Wabeno Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wabeno Area School District 393rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wabeno High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Wabeno High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 12.67 300th 332 9.6%
2008 28.25 450th 519 13.3%
2009 18.22 463rd 521 11.1%
2010 26.49 466th 539 13.5%
2011 27.81 473rd 549 13.8%
2012 62.45 230th 559 58.9%
2013 45.31 376th 569 33.9%
2014 48.78 354th 585 39.5%
2015 15.39 536th 612 12.4%
2016 36.92 426th 609 30.0%
2017 38.36 413th 612 32.5%
2018 33.74 438th 579 24.4%
2019 28.79 470th 594 20.9%
2021 32.49 455th 613 25.8%
2022 24.56 503rd 617 18.5%
2023 35.02 444th 640 30.6%
2024 27.19 512th 641 20.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Wabeno High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.65 330th 414 20.3%
2021 48.58 201st 437 54.0%
2023 40.32 256th 439 41.7%
2024 17.29 384th 425 9.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wabeno High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.36 336th 489 31.3%
2019 25.99 408th 487 16.2%
2021 34.49 368th 499 26.3%
2022 58.98 172nd 522 67.0%
2023 38.55 336th 525 36.0%
2024 43.60 299th 520 42.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Wabeno High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.66 367th 551 33.4%
2019 25.62 455th 557 18.3%
2021 36.85 410th 574 28.6%
2022 25.85 461st 576 20.0%
2023 47.84 312th 579 46.1%
2024 21.27 484th 580 16.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Wabeno High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.37 438th 551 20.5%
2019 33.67 415th 557 25.5%
2021 32.43 421st 572 26.4%
2022 26.28 457th 577 20.8%
2023 27.42 451st 591 23.7%
2024 39.62 396th 585 32.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Wabeno High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.69 281st 375 25.1%
2019 29.17 299th 382 21.7%
2021 20.68 342nd 393 13.0%
2022 17.96 351st 397 11.6%
2023 25.95 327th 412 20.6%
2024 15.00 371st 407 8.8%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wabeno High

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Rank History for all high school students at Wabeno High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 12.93 259th 287 9.8%
2006 29.61 249th 292 14.7%
2008 52.30 285th 437 34.8%
2009 8.36 410th 438 6.4%
2010 63.60 194th 450 56.9%
2011 33.33 386th 445 13.3%
2012 52.71 286th 452 36.7%
2013 18.28 418th 457 8.5%
2014 41.73 333rd 462 27.9%
2015 56.43 259th 466 44.4%
2016 13.78 384th 408 5.9%
2017 18.34 371st 410 9.5%
2018 12.81 392nd 410 4.4%
2021 33.33 272nd 390 30.3%
2023 23.75 345th 415 16.9%
2024 19.43 384th 431 10.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wabeno High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.63 183rd 271 32.5%
2024 34.70 228th 326 30.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Wabeno High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.98 230th 332 30.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Wabeno High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.08 359th 373 3.8%
2021 24.75 269th 334 19.5%
2024 27.77 291st 365 20.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Wabeno High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.31 258th 261 1.1%
2023 29.79 201st 271 25.8%
2024 19.33 261st 300 13.0%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Wabeno High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 219 2 n/a n/a 17 n/a n/a 0 238
1990 214 0 1 0 18 n/a n/a 0 233
1991 212 0 0 0 28 n/a n/a 0 240
1992 192 0 0 2 25 n/a n/a 0 219
1993 198 0 0 1 30 n/a n/a 0 229
1994 200 0 0 0 30 n/a n/a 0 230
1995 227 0 0 2 29 n/a n/a 0 258
1996 227 0 0 2 29 n/a n/a 0 258
1997 226 2 0 0 39 n/a n/a 0 267
1998 235 1 0 1 40 n/a n/a 0 277
1999 251 1 0 0 39 n/a n/a 0 291
2000 239 0 0 2 47 n/a n/a 0 288
2001 238 5 1 2 57 n/a n/a 0 303
2002 241 1 1 3 53 n/a n/a 0 299
2003 241 1 1 3 53 n/a n/a 0 299
2004 249 2 1 2 63 n/a n/a 0 317
2005 259 0 2 1 75 n/a n/a 0 337
2006 243 1 2 2 71 n/a n/a 0 319
2007 229 0 0 1 65 n/a n/a 0 295
2008 225 2 1 0 61 n/a n/a 0 289
2009 215 1 1 0 56 n/a n/a 0 273
2010 206 0 1 2 42 n/a n/a 0 251
2011 189 0 1 2 45 0 0 0 237
2012 167 2 0 1 50 0 2 0 222
2013 169 0 2 0 47 0 0 0 218
2014 158 1 0 1 48 1 1 0 210
2015 154 2 0 3 41 0 1 0 201
2016 161 3 0 2 34 0 3 0 203
2017 146 1 0 3 26 0 4 0 180
2018 142 0 0 4 24 0 2 0 172
2019 130 1 0 10 31 0 3 0 175
2020 121 1 0 5 37 0 7 0 171
2021 126 1 1 5 35 0 11 0 179
2022 115 1 1 6 34 0 15 0 172
2023 114 1 3 8 40 0 13 0 179

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 Wabeno High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 238 16.6 14.3 23.1
1990 233 16.7 13.9 23.6
1991 240 17.5 13.7 39.2
1992 219 17.5 12.5 52.1
1993 229 18.5 12.4 31.9
1994 230 17.9 12.8 35.7
1995 258 17.6 14.7 22.5
1996 258 17.6 14.7 22.5
1997 267 18.7 14.3 23.6
1998 277 18.7 14.8 24.2
1999 291 18.3 15.9 45.7
2000 288 18.8 15.3 45.8
2001 303 19.6 15.5 45.5
2002 299 17.6 17.0 46.2
2003 299 17.6 17.0 46.2
2004 317 18.3 17.3 87.7
2005 337 20.3 16.6 n/a
2006 319 19.8 16.1 n/a
2007 295 20.4 14.5 95.6
2008 289 20.3 14.2 5.9
2009 273 19.4 14.1 50.9
2010 251 18.9 13.2 41
2011 237 19.0 12.4 40.1
2012 222 19.0 11.6 45.9
2013 218 18.2 11.9 45.9
2014 210 18.6 11.2 46.7
2015 201 n/a n/a 45.3
2016 203 18.0 11.2 51.2
2017 180 16.9 10.6 46.7
2018 172 18.9 9.0 41.9
2019 175 18.3 9.5 49.1
2020 171 18.8 9.0 50.3
2021 179 20.9 8.5 47.5
2022 172 19.2 8.9 66.3
2023 179 20.3 8.7 67.6

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 Wabeno High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 238 16.6 14.3 23.1
1990 233 16.7 13.9 23.6
1991 240 17.5 13.7 39.2
1992 219 17.5 12.5 52.1
1993 229 18.5 12.4 31.9
1994 230 17.9 12.8 35.7
1995 258 17.6 14.7 22.5
1996 258 17.6 14.7 22.5
1997 267 18.7 14.3 23.6
1998 277 18.7 14.8 24.2
1999 291 18.3 15.9 45.7
2000 288 18.8 15.3 45.8
2001 303 19.6 15.5 45.5
2002 299 17.6 17.0 46.2
2003 299 17.6 17.0 46.2
2004 317 18.3 17.3 87.7
2005 337 20.3 16.6 n/a
2006 319 19.8 16.1 n/a
2007 295 20.4 14.5 95.6
2008 289 20.3 14.2 5.9
2009 273 19.4 14.1 50.9
2010 251 18.9 13.2 41
2011 237 19.0 12.4 40.1
2012 222 19.0 11.6 45.9
2013 218 18.2 11.9 45.9
2014 210 18.6 11.2 46.7
2015 201 n/a n/a 45.3
2016 203 18.0 11.2 51.2
2017 180 16.9 10.6 46.7
2018 172 18.9 9.0 41.9
2019 175 18.3 9.5 49.1
2020 171 18.8 9.0 50.3
2021 179 20.9 8.5 47.5
2022 172 19.2 8.9 66.3
2023 179 20.3 8.7 67.6

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 Wabeno High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $289 (1.6%) $17,914 (98.4%) $18,203
2020 $367 (2.0%) $17,687 (98.0%) $18,053
2021 $614 (3.4%) $17,673 (96.6%) $18,286

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wabeno High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 470th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 444th of 640 Middle schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wabeno High)1022.2
 12.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wabeno Area School District)1022.2
 12.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wabeno High)6.711.1
 4.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wabeno Area School District)6.711.1
 4.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wabeno High)3625
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wabeno Area School District)3625
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wabeno High)2435
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wabeno Area School District)2435
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wabeno High)5255
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wabeno Area School District)5255
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Wabeno High)5250
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Wabeno Area School District)5250
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wabeno High)2039.3
 19.3%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wabeno Area School District)2039.3
 19.3%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students175179
 2.3%
African American11
American Indian3140
 29%
Asian03
Hispanic108
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White130114
 12.3%
Two or More Races313
 333.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.1%67.6%
 18.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wabeno High

In the 2022-23 school year, 179 students attended Wabeno High.

Wabeno High ranks in the bottom 10.9% of Wisconsin high schools.

Students at Wabeno High are 64% White, 22% American Indian, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Wabeno High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Wabeno Elementary


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