Waupaca High

Summary:

Waupaca High is a public high school located in Waupaca, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 602 students. It is part of the Waupaca School District, which is ranked 127 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waupaca High consistently performs above the state average in proficiency rates for 10th-grade assessments in social studies, English language arts, mathematics, and science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Waupaca High's proficiency rates were 52.63% in social studies, 54.67% in English language arts, 48% in mathematics, and 45.33% in science, compared to the state averages of 45.08%, 45.65%, 42.37%, and 43.55%, respectively. This strong academic performance is reflected in Waupaca High's ranking, which has ranged from 128 to 173 out of over 400 Wisconsin high schools in recent years, earning it a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has also maintained high graduation rates, ranging from 91.2% to 95.2% over the past five years, which are above the state average, and low dropout rates, ranging from 0.7% to 1.3% during the same period.

When compared to nearby high schools, Waupaca High generally performs better academically, with higher proficiency rates and stronger rankings. For example, New London High, located 17.54 miles away, has lower proficiency rates in social studies, English language arts, mathematics, and science, and is ranked lower than Waupaca High. However, some nearby schools, such as Amherst High and Iola-Scandinavia High, have shown stronger academic performance in certain subject areas, suggesting that Waupaca High could learn from their best practices.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 E 2325 King Rd
       Waupaca, WI  54981


(715) 258-4131

District: Waupaca School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
148th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,500 Help


Feeder schools for Waupaca High:

Elementary:    Waupaca Learning Center Elementary
Middle:    Waupaca Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  605

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.1%
Hispanic:
5.5%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waupaca High ranks better than 65.7% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.55. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Waupaca 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 (90.1%), Hispanic (5.5%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waupaca High is 13.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waupaca High is $15,500.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waupaca High:

SchoolDigger ranks Waupaca High 148th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Waupaca High in the ranking list.)

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Waupaca School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waupaca School District 127th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waupaca High

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Rank History for all students at Waupaca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.71 166th 275 39.6%
2005 62.49 127th 287 55.7%
2006 69.51 87th 292 70.2%
2007 68.14 105th 281 62.6%
2008 55.65 251st 437 42.6%
2009 53.13 275th 438 37.2%
2010 70.75 115th 450 74.4%
2011 51.26 298th 445 33.0%
2012 62.47 199th 452 56.0%
2013 54.60 247th 457 46.0%
2014 46.65 309th 462 33.1%
2015 57.82 251st 466 46.1%
2016 42.21 248th 408 39.2%
2017 49.34 200th 410 51.2%
2018 60.68 139th 410 66.1%
2019 54.41 173rd 400 56.8%
2021 60.94 136th 390 65.1%
2022 57.35 151st 391 61.4%
2023 63.92 128th 415 69.2%
2024 62.55 148th 431 65.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waupaca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.29 53rd 255 79.2%
2019 28.64 195th 251 22.3%
2021 53.59 92nd 226 59.3%
2022 48.86 116th 250 53.6%
2023 47.34 133rd 271 50.9%
2024 53.98 143rd 326 56.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Waupaca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.94 183rd 355 48.5%
2019 51.95 165th 343 51.9%
2021 36.25 220th 332 33.7%
2022 39.40 208th 343 39.4%
2023 54.77 145th 329 55.9%
2024 62.88 120th 353 66.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Waupaca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.28 106th 373 71.6%
2019 51.24 158th 354 55.4%
2021 73.82 62nd 334 81.4%
2022 68.11 76th 347 78.1%
2023 65.82 84th 359 76.6%
2024 57.29 147th 365 59.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waupaca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.81 25th 86 70.9%
2023 54.93 38th 97 60.8%
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Rank History for White students at Waupaca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.64 108th 261 58.6%
2019 45.89 135th 266 49.2%
2021 51.78 115th 266 56.8%
2022 43.61 139th 269 48.3%
2023 49.24 129th 271 52.4%
2024 52.45 140th 300 53.3%
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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 Waupaca High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 658 3 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 671
1989 646 1 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 659
1990 660 1 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 674
1991 638 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 648
1992 677 1 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 690
1993 704 1 2 11 4 n/a n/a 0 722
1994 708 4 5 9 5 n/a n/a 0 731
1995 776 1 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 792
1996 776 1 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 792
1997 807 3 6 10 1 n/a n/a 0 827
1998 844 2 3 13 2 n/a n/a 0 864
1999 846 2 2 14 2 n/a n/a 0 866
2000 844 1 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 868
2001 849 3 5 22 0 n/a n/a 0 879
2002 853 4 6 17 6 n/a n/a 0 886
2003 853 4 6 17 6 n/a n/a 0 886
2004 827 3 7 15 8 n/a n/a 0 860
2005 799 5 6 17 11 n/a n/a 0 838
2006 777 5 9 17 14 n/a n/a 0 822
2007 813 4 6 18 19 n/a n/a 0 860
2008 801 8 4 23 26 n/a n/a 0 862
2009 796 8 3 26 16 n/a n/a 0 849
2010 754 10 2 25 14 n/a n/a 0 805
2011 748 3 1 29 9 0 14 0 804
2012 713 7 3 26 7 2 11 0 769
2013 659 7 2 29 8 2 12 0 719
2014 663 11 3 28 7 3 9 0 724
2015 627 6 5 30 4 2 14 0 688
2016 602 5 2 28 4 1 14 0 656
2017 614 5 3 38 1 1 13 0 675
2018 609 4 4 34 2 1 13 0 667
2019 585 5 7 31 1 1 10 0 640
2020 570 3 7 37 2 1 10 0 630
2021 538 3 7 27 1 0 12 0 588
2022 526 1 4 32 1 0 14 0 578
2023 548 4 2 29 4 0 15 0 602
2024 545 4 5 33 4 0 14 0 605

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 Waupaca High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 671 40.6 16.5 14.2
1989 659 39.5 16.6 9.7
1990 674 45.5 14.8 9.5
1991 648 46.7 13.8 14.4
1992 690 47.2 14.6 13.5
1993 722 47.4 15.2 12.2
1994 731 51.9 14.1 11.2
1995 792 54.4 14.6 14.1
1996 792 54.4 14.6 14.1
1997 827 55.4 14.9 13.7
1998 864 57.0 15.2 11.8
1999 866 58.2 14.9 21.7
2000 868 57.4 15.1 18.9
2001 879 58.3 15.1 20.3
2002 886 58.6 15.1 19.8
2003 886 58.6 15.1 19.8
2004 860 59.3 14.5 21.7
2005 838 58.3 14.4 n/a
2006 822 57.9 14.2 n/a
2007 860 58.9 14.6 26.6
2008 862 58.9 14.6 24.1
2009 849 58.4 14.5 21.6
2010 805 42.5 18.9 27
2011 804 38.9 20.6 26.7
2012 769 36.9 20.7 29.8
2013 719 47.4 15.1 34.9
2014 724 47.8 15.1 38.3
2015 688 n/a n/a 38.8
2016 656 47.0 13.9 37.5
2017 675 45.6 14.7 34.8
2018 667 46.3 14.3 37
2019 640 47.5 13.4 31.1
2020 630 47.0 13.4 32.7
2021 588 45.1 13.0 39.3
2022 578 45.2 12.7 38.6
2023 602 42.0 14.3 36.4
2024 605 43.9 13.7 34

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 Waupaca High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 671 40.6 16.5 14.2
1989 659 39.5 16.6 9.7
1990 674 45.5 14.8 9.5
1991 648 46.7 13.8 14.4
1992 690 47.2 14.6 13.5
1993 722 47.4 15.2 12.2
1994 731 51.9 14.1 11.2
1995 792 54.4 14.6 14.1
1996 792 54.4 14.6 14.1
1997 827 55.4 14.9 13.7
1998 864 57.0 15.2 11.8
1999 866 58.2 14.9 21.7
2000 868 57.4 15.1 18.9
2001 879 58.3 15.1 20.3
2002 886 58.6 15.1 19.8
2003 886 58.6 15.1 19.8
2004 860 59.3 14.5 21.7
2005 838 58.3 14.4 n/a
2006 822 57.9 14.2 n/a
2007 860 58.9 14.6 26.6
2008 862 58.9 14.6 24.1
2009 849 58.4 14.5 21.6
2010 805 42.5 18.9 27
2011 804 38.9 20.6 26.7
2012 769 36.9 20.7 29.8
2013 719 47.4 15.1 34.9
2014 724 47.8 15.1 38.3
2015 688 n/a n/a 38.8
2016 656 47.0 13.9 37.5
2017 675 45.6 14.7 34.8
2018 667 46.3 14.3 37
2019 640 47.5 13.4 31.1
2020 630 47.0 13.4 32.7
2021 588 45.1 13.0 39.3
2022 578 45.2 12.7 38.6
2023 602 42.0 14.3 36.4
2024 605 43.9 13.7 34

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 Waupaca High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $485 (3.0%) $15,911 (97.0%) $16,397
2020 $171 (1.2%) $13,989 (98.8%) $14,160
2021 $859 (5.5%) $14,641 (94.5%) $15,500

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waupaca High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 173rd of 400 High schoolsRanks 128th of 415 High schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Waupaca High)38.447.4
 9%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Waupaca School District)38.447.4
 9%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Waupaca High)41.154.2
 13.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Waupaca School District)41.154.2
 13.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Waupaca High)30.438.2
 7.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Waupaca School District)30.438.2
 7.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Waupaca High)45.234.4
 10.9%
   10th Grade Science (Waupaca School District)45.234.4
 10.9%
   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 Students640602
 5.9%
African American54
 20%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian72
 71.4%
Hispanic3129
 6.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White585548
 6.3%
Two or More Races1015
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.1%36.4%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Waupaca High

In the 2023-24 school year, 605 students attended Waupaca High.

Waupaca High ranks 148th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Waupaca High are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Waupaca High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Waupaca Learning Center Elementary
Middle : Waupaca Middle


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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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