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Washburn High

Summary:

Washburn High is a public high school in Washburn, Wisconsin, serving 198 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Washburn School District, which is ranked 161 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washburn High has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 113 out of 431 Wisconsin high schools in 2023-2024 (4-star rating) to a low of 228 out of 400 in 2018-2019 (2-star rating). However, the school generally outperforms nearby Bayfield High and Ashland High, both of which have lower ratings from SchoolDigger. Washburn High has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 84.4% to 95.0% in recent years, compared to Bayfield High's lower rate of 68.9% in 2022-2023.

While Washburn High has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.8% in 2019-2020 to 48.4% in 2022-2023, the school has consistently outperformed the state average in the percentage of students proficient or better in social studies, English language arts, and science. Additionally, Washburn High has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 45.45% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which is lower than the percentages at Bayfield High (58.62%) and Ashland High (55.91%). The school's spending per student has ranged from $15,559 to $16,545 in recent years, higher than the state average.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 305 W 4th St
       Washburn, WI  54891

(715) 373-6188

District: Washburn School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,559 Help


Feeder schools for Washburn High:

Elementary:    Washburn Elementary
Middle:    Washburn Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  189

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.8%
American Indian:
11.6%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washburn High ranks better than 73.8% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.39. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Washburn 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 (78.8%), American Indian (11.6%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washburn High is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washburn High is $15,559.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washburn High:

SchoolDigger ranks Washburn High 113th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Washburn High in the ranking list.)

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Washburn School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washburn School District 161st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washburn High

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Rank History for all students at Washburn High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 49.39 302nd 437 30.9%
2009 81.77 28th 438 93.6%
2010 65.59 177th 450 60.7%
2011 53.73 282nd 445 36.6%
2012 45.84 333rd 452 26.3%
2013 61.13 177th 457 61.3%
2014 83.36 25th 462 94.6%
2015 42.06 358th 466 23.2%
2016 56.42 162nd 408 60.3%
2017 64.32 120th 410 70.7%
2018 47.95 209th 410 49.0%
2019 44.65 228th 400 43.0%
2021 66.09 111th 390 71.5%
2022 66.13 115th 391 70.6%
2023 57.68 166th 415 60.0%
2024 67.39 113th 431 73.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washburn High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.28 58th 226 74.3%
2022 67.58 42nd 250 83.2%
2024 88.66 13th 326 96.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Washburn High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.17 94th 332 71.7%
2022 74.14 68th 343 80.2%
2023 69.60 79th 329 76.0%
2024 54.79 166th 353 53.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Washburn High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.41 165th 373 55.8%
2019 53.80 147th 354 58.5%
2021 65.27 91st 334 72.8%
2022 53.54 144th 347 58.5%
2023 46.29 201st 359 44.0%
2024 85.83 29th 365 92.1%
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Rank History for White students at Washburn High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.96 120th 261 54.0%
2019 36.13 169th 266 36.5%
2021 63.71 73rd 266 72.6%
2022 64.16 79th 269 70.6%
2023 61.46 86th 271 68.3%
2024 65.85 86th 300 71.3%
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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 Washburn High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 197 1 1 1 17 n/a n/a 0 217
1990 210 0 1 1 23 n/a n/a 0 235
1991 324 8 1 2 27 n/a n/a 0 362
1992 205 3 0 1 10 n/a n/a 0 219
1993 221 3 0 1 19 n/a n/a 0 244
1994 235 2 1 1 19 n/a n/a 0 258
1995 259 4 3 3 16 n/a n/a 0 285
1996 259 4 3 3 16 n/a n/a 0 285
1997 259 4 3 3 16 n/a n/a 0 285
1998 264 2 2 3 13 n/a n/a 0 284
1999 267 0 3 0 13 n/a n/a 0 283
2000 255 0 4 1 12 n/a n/a 0 272
2001 257 1 6 1 21 n/a n/a 0 286
2002 247 2 7 6 29 n/a n/a 0 291
2003 247 2 7 6 29 n/a n/a 0 291
2004 256 3 6 7 21 n/a n/a 0 293
2005 255 2 4 10 19 n/a n/a 0 290
2006 248 1 3 7 18 n/a n/a 0 277
2007 232 1 2 5 18 n/a n/a 0 258
2008 213 2 3 6 20 n/a n/a 0 244
2009 196 3 5 4 22 n/a n/a 0 230
2010 175 3 4 2 20 n/a n/a 0 204
2011 165 2 6 4 22 0 0 0 199
2012 149 1 2 2 17 0 0 0 171
2013 147 1 1 3 18 0 0 0 170
2014 150 4 1 3 24 0 2 0 184
2015 150 4 2 2 26 0 1 0 185
2016 153 4 4 6 28 0 3 0 198
2017 138 4 4 5 28 0 4 0 183
2018 125 1 3 5 28 0 6 0 168
2019 140 1 2 5 23 0 7 0 178
2020 133 4 3 7 23 0 8 0 178
2021 144 2 0 7 29 0 7 0 189
2022 149 1 2 9 21 0 9 0 191
2023 156 3 1 10 18 0 10 0 198
2024 149 2 1 7 22 0 8 0 189

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 Washburn High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 217 20.2 10.7 17.1
1990 235 20.3 11.5 15.7
1991 362 24.3 14.8 14.1
1992 219 18.8 11.6 16.4
1993 244 19.6 12.4 15.2
1994 258 20.0 12.9 15.1
1995 285 20.2 14.1 14
1996 285 20.2 14.1 14
1997 285 20.2 14.1 15.8
1998 284 21.4 13.3 15.5
1999 283 20.6 13.7 27.2
2000 272 22.1 12.3 26.5
2001 286 21.0 13.6 24.1
2002 291 21.8 13.3 18.2
2003 291 21.8 13.3 18.2
2004 293 19.8 14.8 17.4
2005 290 18.6 15.6 n/a
2006 277 18.7 14.8 n/a
2007 258 17.2 15.0 25.2
2008 244 16.4 14.9 29.9
2009 230 16.5 13.9 33.9
2010 204 16.6 12.2 38.7
2011 199 16.4 12.0 36.7
2012 171 15.7 10.8 36.3
2013 170 14.6 11.5 36.5
2014 184 13.6 13.4 27.2
2015 185 n/a n/a 30.8
2016 198 16.0 12.3 33.3
2017 183 15.9 11.4 26.8
2018 168 15.8 10.5 23.2
2019 178 15.0 11.7 30.3
2020 178 16.2 10.9 30.9
2021 189 14.9 12.6 40.2
2022 191 15.2 12.4 40.3
2023 198 12.9 15.3 45.5
2024 189 14.4 13.1 42.3

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 Washburn High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 217 20.2 10.7 17.1
1990 235 20.3 11.5 15.7
1991 362 24.3 14.8 14.1
1992 219 18.8 11.6 16.4
1993 244 19.6 12.4 15.2
1994 258 20.0 12.9 15.1
1995 285 20.2 14.1 14
1996 285 20.2 14.1 14
1997 285 20.2 14.1 15.8
1998 284 21.4 13.3 15.5
1999 283 20.6 13.7 27.2
2000 272 22.1 12.3 26.5
2001 286 21.0 13.6 24.1
2002 291 21.8 13.3 18.2
2003 291 21.8 13.3 18.2
2004 293 19.8 14.8 17.4
2005 290 18.6 15.6 n/a
2006 277 18.7 14.8 n/a
2007 258 17.2 15.0 25.2
2008 244 16.4 14.9 29.9
2009 230 16.5 13.9 33.9
2010 204 16.6 12.2 38.7
2011 199 16.4 12.0 36.7
2012 171 15.7 10.8 36.3
2013 170 14.6 11.5 36.5
2014 184 13.6 13.4 27.2
2015 185 n/a n/a 30.8
2016 198 16.0 12.3 33.3
2017 183 15.9 11.4 26.8
2018 168 15.8 10.5 23.2
2019 178 15.0 11.7 30.3
2020 178 16.2 10.9 30.9
2021 189 14.9 12.6 40.2
2022 191 15.2 12.4 40.3
2023 198 12.9 15.3 45.5
2024 189 14.4 13.1 42.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Washburn High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $497 (3.1%) $15,774 (96.9%) $16,271
2020 $444 (2.7%) $16,101 (97.3%) $16,545
2021 $1,418 (9.1%) $14,141 (90.9%) $15,559

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washburn 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 228th of 400 High schoolsRanks 166th of 415 High schools
 17%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Washburn High)71.862.1
 9.7%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Washburn School District)71.862.1
 9.7%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Washburn High)31.343.2
 11.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washburn School District)31.343.2
 11.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Washburn High)15.625.6
 10%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Washburn School District)15.625.6
 10%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Washburn High)31.340.9
 9.7%
   10th Grade Science (Washburn School District)31.340.9
 9.7%
   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 Students178198
 11.2%
African American13
 200%
American Indian2318
 21.7%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic510
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White140156
 11.4%
Two or More Races710
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.3%45.5%
 15.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Washburn High

Washburn High ranks 113th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Washburn High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Washburn Elementary
Middle : Washburn Middle

Students at Washburn High are 79% White, 12% American Indian, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 189 students attended Washburn High.


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