Wauzeka High

Summary:

Wauzeka High is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the rural town of Wauzeka, Wisconsin. With a student population of just 78, the school is part of the Wauzeka-Steuben School District, which is ranked 245 out of 424 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wauzeka High stands out for its strong performance on key metrics. The school has maintained high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 95% to 100% over the past 5 years, and very low dropout rates, from 0% to 1.2%. In comparison, nearby schools like Lancaster High, North Crawford High, and Fennimore High have not consistently matched these impressive figures. However, Wauzeka High's test scores in subjects like Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Mathematics tend to be below the state averages, presenting an opportunity for improvement.

Another notable aspect of Wauzeka High is its demographic makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.59%) compared to the state average and nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.67% to 55.13% over the past 3 years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite these challenges, Wauzeka High has been effective in supporting its students, as evidenced by its strong graduation and dropout rates.

Detail:

Public 9-12

301 E Main St
Wauzeka, WI 53826-9671

(608) 875-5311

District: Wauzeka-Steuben School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,278

Feeder schools for Wauzeka High:

Elementary:	Wauzeka Elementary
Middle:	Wauzeka Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 9.0

Number of students: 78

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Hispanic:

2.6%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wauzeka High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.95. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wauzeka High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.6%), Hispanic (2.6%), Asian (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wauzeka High is 9. (See more...)

Compare Wauzeka High employs 8.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wauzeka High is $17,278.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wauzeka High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Wauzeka-Steuben School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wauzeka-Steuben School District 98^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wauzeka High

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Rank History for all students at Wauzeka High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	47.76	202^nd	275	26.5%
2005	63.76	117^th	287	59.2%
2008	44.65	326^th	437	25.4%
2009	50.58	291^st	438	33.6%
2010	48.47	333^rd	450	26.0%
2011	45.67	341^st	445	23.4%
2012	33.64	379^th	452	16.2%
2013	13.76	425^th	457	7.0%
2014	77.56	64^th	462	86.1%
2015	44.94	344^th	466	26.2%
2017	38.83	257^th	410	37.3%
2018	63.31	125^th	410	69.5%
2019	39.68	253^rd	400	36.8%
2021	38.76	242^nd	390	37.9%
2022	59.94	138^th	391	64.7%
2023	33.95	291^st	415	29.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wauzeka High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	87.61	12^th	255	95.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Wauzeka High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	60.23	135^th	355	62.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Wauzeka High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	59.80	118^th	373	68.4%
2019	23.37	300^th	354	15.3%

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Rank History for White students at Wauzeka High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	53.19	104^th	261	60.2%
2019	26.53	205^th	266	22.9%
2022	46.41	130^th	269	51.7%
2023	17.87	239^th	271	11.8%

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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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Wauzeka High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	106	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	106
1990	110	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	110
1991	113	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	113
1992	163	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	165
1993	174	0	0	1	5	n/a	n/a	180
1994	167	0	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	172
1995	184	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	187
1996	184	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	187
1997	192	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	194
1998	197	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	198
1999	187	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	187
2000	184	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	185
2001	184	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	186
2002	147	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	148
2003	147	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	148
2004	142	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	143
2005	142	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	142
2006	138	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	141
2007	141	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	142
2008	93	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	93
2009	95	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	96
2010	98	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	101
2011	94	2	1	1	0	0	0	98
2012	91	2	0	3	0	0	1	97
2013	94	2	0	0	0	0	1	97
2014	92	0	0	0	0	0	1	93
2015	106	0	0	1	0	0	1	108
2016	103	0	0	0	0	0	1	104
2017	96	0	0	1	0	0	1	98
2018	101	0	2	1	0	0	1	105
2019	95	1	0	1	0	0	2	99
2020	83	1	0	1	0	0	2	87
2021	72	1	0	1	0	0	1	75
2022	68	1	0	0	0	0	2	71
2023	73	1	1	2	0	0	1	78

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 Wauzeka High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	106	9.9	10.7	46.2
1990	110	15.0	7.3	44.5
1991	113	15.4	7.3	28.3
1992	165	15.4	10.7	32.1
1993	180	17.5	10.3	27.2
1994	172	15.5	11.1	29.7
1995	187	16.9	11.1	25.1
1996	187	16.9	11.1	25.1
1997	194	16.0	12.1	26.3
1998	198	18.4	10.8	25.3
1999	187	16.4	11.4	39.6
2000	185	16.2	11.4	40.5
2001	186	16.7	11.1	36
2002	148	16.0	9.3	40.5
2003	148	16.0	9.3	40.5
2004	143	15.3	9.3	42
2005	142	14.6	9.7	n/a
2006	141	14.1	10.0	n/a
2007	142	13.1	10.8	44.4
2008	93	9.3	10.0	47.3
2009	96	8.8	10.9	51
2010	101	9.1	11.0	56.4
2011	98	8.6	11.2	61.2
2012	97	6.5	14.7	53.6
2013	97	7.0	13.7	60.8
2014	93	6.9	13.4	54.8
2015	108	n/a	n/a	50
2016	104	10.0	10.4	44.2
2017	98	9.8	9.9	40.8
2018	105	8.2	12.8	41
2019	99	8.3	11.8	47.5
2020	87	7.6	11.3	54
2021	75	8.2	9.0	42.7
2022	71	8.7	8.1	47.9
2023	78	8.6	9.0	55.1

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 Wauzeka High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	106	9.9	10.7	46.2
1990	110	15.0	7.3	44.5
1991	113	15.4	7.3	28.3
1992	165	15.4	10.7	32.1
1993	180	17.5	10.3	27.2
1994	172	15.5	11.1	29.7
1995	187	16.9	11.1	25.1
1996	187	16.9	11.1	25.1
1997	194	16.0	12.1	26.3
1998	198	18.4	10.8	25.3
1999	187	16.4	11.4	39.6
2000	185	16.2	11.4	40.5
2001	186	16.7	11.1	36
2002	148	16.0	9.3	40.5
2003	148	16.0	9.3	40.5
2004	143	15.3	9.3	42
2005	142	14.6	9.7	n/a
2006	141	14.1	10.0	n/a
2007	142	13.1	10.8	44.4
2008	93	9.3	10.0	47.3
2009	96	8.8	10.9	51
2010	101	9.1	11.0	56.4
2011	98	8.6	11.2	61.2
2012	97	6.5	14.7	53.6
2013	97	7.0	13.7	60.8
2014	93	6.9	13.4	54.8
2015	108	n/a	n/a	50
2016	104	10.0	10.4	44.2
2017	98	9.8	9.9	40.8
2018	105	8.2	12.8	41
2019	99	8.3	11.8	47.5
2020	87	7.6	11.3	54
2021	75	8.2	9.0	42.7
2022	71	8.7	8.1	47.9
2023	78	8.6	9.0	55.1

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 Wauzeka High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$794 (6.0%)	$12,397 (94.0%)	$13,191
2020	$825 (5.6%)	$13,935 (94.4%)	$14,759
2021	$1,202 (7.0%)	$16,077 (93.0%)	$17,278

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wauzeka High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 253^rd of 400 High schools	Ranks 291^st of 415 High schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Wauzeka High)	41.7	44.4	2.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wauzeka-Steuben School District)	41.7	44.4	2.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wauzeka High)	36.4	23.5	12.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wauzeka-Steuben School District)	36.4	23.5	12.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wauzeka High)	31.8	29.4	2.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wauzeka-Steuben School District)	31.8	29.4	2.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	99	78	21.2%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	95	73	23.2%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.5%	55.1%	7.7%

Schools Near Wauzeka High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wauzeka High	Public	9-12	301 E Main St	Wauzeka	53826	Crawford County	Wauzeka-Steuben School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 875-5311	78	9	9.0	55.1%	73 (93.6%)	1 (1.3%)	2 (2.6%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)				43.8	$17,278	$1,202	$16,077
Boscobel High	Public	9-12	300 Brindley St	Boscobel	53805	Grant County	Boscobel Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 375-4161	213	16	13.0	51.6%	202 (94.8%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	15.4	393^rd of 431 public high schools	8.8%		35.5	283^rd of 415 public high schools	31.8%	110	25.0	27.5	38.5	20.8	$13,379	$718	$12,661
River Ridge High	Public	9-12	11165 County Highway P	Patch Grove	53817	Grant County	River Ridge School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 994-2715	175	14	12.2	38.3%	158 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	49.7	228^th of 431 public high schools	47.1%		69.3	101^st of 415 public high schools	75.7%	127	37.8	44.4	44.4	57.1
Wisconsin Secure Program Facility	Public	12	1101 Morrison Dr	Boscobel	53805	Grant County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(608) 375-5656	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Seneca High	Public	9-12	202 Main St	Seneca	54654	Crawford County	Seneca Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 734-3411	105	9	11.5	45.7%	98 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	66.7	118^th of 431 public high schools	72.6%		56.3	173^rd of 415 public high schools	58.3%	55	48.3	51.7	51.7	57.9	$16,802	$529	$16,273
Prairie du Chien High	Public	9-12	800 E Crawford St	Prairie du Chien	53821	Crawford County	Prairie du Chien Area School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 326-3700	322	28	11.5	42.5%	297 (92.2%)	3 (0.9%)	10 (3.1%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.9%)	70.1	100^th of 431 public high schools	76.8%		61.2	145^th of 415 public high schools	65.1%	45	50.8	55.2	56.7	49.1	$12,356	$750	$11,606
Prairie du Chien Correctional Inst	Public	12	500 E Parrish St	Prairie du Chien	53821	Crawford County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(608) 326-7828	4	2	2.0		1 (25.0%)	2 (50.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Fennimore High	Public	9-12	510 7th St	Fennimore	53809	Grant County	Fennimore Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 822-3245	231	17	13.2	31.6%	219 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.3%)	64	138^th of 431 public high schools	68.0%		82.3	52^nd of 415 public high schools	87.5%	86	54.7	46.9	43.8	61.4	$14,486	$952	$13,534
Lancaster High	Public	9-12	806 E Elm St	Lancaster	53813	Grant County	Lancaster Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 723-2173	287	26	11.0	34.1%	269 (93.7%)	3 (1.0%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	67.8	111^th of 431 public high schools	74.2%		72.7	88^th of 415 public high schools	78.8%	23	47.2	59.7	55.6	47.2	$14,861	$617	$14,243
North Crawford High	Public	9-12	47050 County Road X	Soldiers Grove	54655	Crawford County	North Crawford School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 735-4311	124	14	8.7	52.4%	112 (90.3%)	1 (0.8%)	8 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	57.6	176^th of 431 public high schools	59.2%		14.7	387^th of 415 public high schools	6.7%	211			53.3	36.8	$16,169	$1,147	$15,023

Frequently Asked Questions about Wauzeka High

What schools feed into Wauzeka High?

Wauzeka High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Wauzeka Elementary
Middle : Wauzeka Middle

How many students attend Wauzeka High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 78 students attended Wauzeka High.

What district is Wauzeka High in?

Wauzeka-Steuben School District

What is the racial makeup of Wauzeka High?

Students at Wauzeka High are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

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