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Wautoma High

Summary:

Wautoma High is a public high school located in Wautoma, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 375 students. The school is part of the Wautoma Area School District, which is ranked 365 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wautoma High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin high schools, ranking between 255-364 out of 390-431 schools over the past 10 years, and has received a 0-2 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other Wisconsin high schools. The school's student proficiency rates on state assessments are generally lower than the state averages, particularly in subjects like social studies, mathematics, and science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 28.09% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in social studies, compared to the state average of 45.08%. Additionally, Wautoma High has experienced a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 10.0% to 18.7% over the past 5 years, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Berlin High, Montello Junior/Senior High, and Westfield Area High, Wautoma High's performance is generally lower, with these schools having higher statewide rankings, better student proficiency rates, and higher graduation rates. For example, Westfield Area High ranked 95 out of 415 Wisconsin high schools in 2022-2023, with 59.62% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, compared to Wautoma High's ranking of 261 and 44.16% proficiency rate.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 514 S Cambridge St
       Wautoma, WI  54982-8120

(920) 787-3354

District: Wautoma Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
303rd of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,901 Help


Feeder schools for Wautoma High:

Elementary:    Redgranite Elementary
    Riverview Elementary
Middle:    Parkside School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  400

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.5%
Hispanic:
19.3%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wautoma High ranks worse than 70.3% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.78. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wautoma 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 (75.5%), Hispanic (19.3%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wautoma High is 13. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wautoma High is $14,901.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wautoma High:

SchoolDigger ranks Wautoma High 303rd of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Wautoma High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wautoma Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wautoma Area School District 365th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wautoma High

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Rank History for all students at Wautoma High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.94 236th 275 14.2%
2005 38.82 238th 287 17.1%
2006 42.22 232nd 292 20.5%
2007 54.31 193rd 281 31.3%
2008 39.70 347th 437 20.6%
2009 19.64 398th 438 9.1%
2010 36.24 381st 450 15.3%
2011 24.31 405th 445 9.0%
2012 25.09 406th 452 10.2%
2013 36.08 367th 457 19.7%
2014 32.85 384th 462 16.9%
2015 28.89 401st 466 13.9%
2016 13.53 385th 408 5.6%
2017 17.62 376th 410 8.3%
2018 14.20 388th 410 5.4%
2019 12.99 379th 400 5.3%
2021 14.48 364th 390 6.7%
2022 37.54 255th 391 34.8%
2023 39.36 261st 415 37.1%
2024 35.78 303rd 431 29.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wautoma High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.16 220th 255 13.7%
2019 33.43 179th 251 28.7%
2021 29.14 166th 226 26.5%
2022 55.26 88th 250 64.8%
2024 45.36 186th 326 42.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Wautoma High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.91 323rd 355 9.0%
2021 7.90 323rd 332 2.7%
2022 13.54 320th 343 6.7%
2023 26.37 265th 329 19.5%
2024 35.81 259th 353 26.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Wautoma High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.40 357th 373 4.3%
2019 19.53 319th 354 9.9%
2021 25.49 266th 334 20.4%
2022 78.65 42nd 347 87.9%
2023 48.49 182nd 359 49.3%
2024 29.91 276th 365 24.4%
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Rank History for White students at Wautoma High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.47 254th 261 2.7%
2019 8.33 258th 266 3.0%
2021 11.54 251st 266 5.6%
2022 25.12 222nd 269 17.5%
2023 33.64 184th 271 32.1%
2024 31.42 224th 300 25.3%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Open Quote Are you kidding? My children were totally unprepared for the real world, despite the high student/teacher ratio this district has. They have nice facilities, good sports, and a small town atmosphere, but that did not prepare them at all for college. As far as the quality of learning, Wautoma is way down in comparison to the rest of the state. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Open Quote Awesome atmosphere, great opportunities for kids! Mine have all had success in higher ed because of the education they got at WHS Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wautoma High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 362 1 n/a 23 n/a n/a n/a 0 386
1990 343 2 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1991 357 4 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1992 359 3 2 28 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1993 386 0 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1994 421 0 1 31 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1995 437 2 1 26 1 n/a n/a 0 467
1996 437 2 1 26 1 n/a n/a 0 467
1997 448 3 0 35 1 n/a n/a 0 487
1998 486 2 2 39 2 n/a n/a 0 531
1999 469 3 2 29 1 n/a n/a 0 504
2000 481 2 5 39 2 n/a n/a 0 529
2001 478 2 6 42 4 n/a n/a 0 532
2002 495 0 5 43 7 n/a n/a 0 550
2003 495 0 5 43 7 n/a n/a 0 550
2004 454 5 6 46 7 n/a n/a 0 518
2005 454 5 4 47 5 n/a n/a 0 515
2006 434 7 4 48 4 n/a n/a 0 497
2007 419 6 4 59 6 n/a n/a 0 494
2008 406 5 5 57 5 n/a n/a 0 478
2009 408 4 5 44 3 n/a n/a 0 464
2010 389 2 3 64 2 n/a n/a 0 460
2011 344 0 1 70 3 0 1 0 419
2012 327 5 0 82 6 0 2 0 422
2013 313 3 0 87 5 0 3 0 411
2014 295 2 0 91 5 0 4 0 397
2015 308 3 1 80 4 0 9 0 405
2016 322 5 2 83 2 1 8 0 423
2017 313 6 4 83 3 1 13 0 423
2018 298 6 4 84 3 1 14 0 410
2019 296 8 3 78 1 1 12 0 399
2020 294 6 4 81 1 0 13 0 399
2021 297 5 0 77 0 0 14 0 393
2022 306 1 2 72 0 0 14 0 395
2023 279 1 4 77 1 0 13 0 375
2024 302 2 5 77 0 0 14 0 400

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 Wautoma High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 386 23.1 16.7 18.4
1990 368 26.6 13.8 20.9
1991 380 27.2 13.9 21.3
1992 392 26.1 15.0 33.2
1993 426 27.7 15.4 27.9
1994 453 29.3 15.5 28.7
1995 467 30.7 15.2 28.7
1996 467 30.7 15.2 28.7
1997 487 31.0 15.7 29.2
1998 531 31.2 17.0 27.3
1999 504 33.1 15.2 34.1
2000 529 34.0 15.6 36.7
2001 532 33.9 15.7 37
2002 550 35.0 15.7 32.2
2003 550 35.0 15.7 32.2
2004 518 34.9 14.8 38.2
2005 515 34.7 14.8 n/a
2006 497 34.0 14.6 n/a
2007 494 34.5 14.3 41.9
2008 478 33.9 14.1 39.7
2009 464 34.9 13.3 42.5
2010 460 35.2 13.0 46.1
2011 419 33.5 12.4 56.8
2012 422 35.9 11.7 59.2
2013 411 37.0 11.0 60.8
2014 397 35.9 11.0 59.2
2015 405 n/a n/a 64
2016 423 34.0 12.4 48.2
2017 423 34.0 12.4 52.5
2018 410 32.8 12.4 54.4
2019 399 32.8 12.1 52.1
2020 399 32.4 12.2 50.1
2021 393 32.5 12.0 54.2
2022 395 31.5 12.5 43.3
2023 375 31.2 11.9 53.6
2024 400 30.6 13.0 54

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 Wautoma High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 386 23.1 16.7 18.4
1990 368 26.6 13.8 20.9
1991 380 27.2 13.9 21.3
1992 392 26.1 15.0 33.2
1993 426 27.7 15.4 27.9
1994 453 29.3 15.5 28.7
1995 467 30.7 15.2 28.7
1996 467 30.7 15.2 28.7
1997 487 31.0 15.7 29.2
1998 531 31.2 17.0 27.3
1999 504 33.1 15.2 34.1
2000 529 34.0 15.6 36.7
2001 532 33.9 15.7 37
2002 550 35.0 15.7 32.2
2003 550 35.0 15.7 32.2
2004 518 34.9 14.8 38.2
2005 515 34.7 14.8 n/a
2006 497 34.0 14.6 n/a
2007 494 34.5 14.3 41.9
2008 478 33.9 14.1 39.7
2009 464 34.9 13.3 42.5
2010 460 35.2 13.0 46.1
2011 419 33.5 12.4 56.8
2012 422 35.9 11.7 59.2
2013 411 37.0 11.0 60.8
2014 397 35.9 11.0 59.2
2015 405 n/a n/a 64
2016 423 34.0 12.4 48.2
2017 423 34.0 12.4 52.5
2018 410 32.8 12.4 54.4
2019 399 32.8 12.1 52.1
2020 399 32.4 12.2 50.1
2021 393 32.5 12.0 54.2
2022 395 31.5 12.5 43.3
2023 375 31.2 11.9 53.6
2024 400 30.6 13.0 54

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 Wautoma High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $346 (2.4%) $13,915 (97.6%) $14,260
2020 $390 (2.7%) $14,056 (97.3%) $14,446
2021 $1,170 (7.9%) $13,731 (92.1%) $14,901

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wautoma 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 379th of 400 High schoolsRanks 261st of 415 High schools
 31.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Wautoma High)29.944.6
 14.7%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wautoma Area School District)29.944.6
 14.7%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wautoma High)25.344.2
 18.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wautoma Area School District)25.344.2
 18.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wautoma High)18.224.7
 6.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wautoma Area School District)18.224.7
 6.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Wautoma High)17.224.7
 7.5%
   10th Grade Science (Wautoma Area School District)17.224.7
 7.5%
   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 Students399375
 6%
African American81
 87.5%
American Indian11
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic7877
 1.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White296279
 5.7%
Two or More Races1213
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.1%53.6%
 1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wautoma High

In the 2023-24 school year, 400 students attended Wautoma High.

Students at Wautoma High are 76% White, 19% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Wautoma High ranks 303rd of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Wautoma High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Redgranite Elementary
Elementary : Riverview Elementary
Middle : Parkside School


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