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Webster High

Summary:

Webster High is a public high school located in Webster, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 200 students. The school is part of the Webster School District, which is ranked 248 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Webster High has seen fluctuating performance in recent years, with graduation rates ranging from 83.7% to 90.2%, higher than nearby Grantsburg High and Frederic 6-12 School. However, the school's dropout rate has been higher, and chronic absenteeism has increased significantly, reaching 30.3% in 2021-2022. Academically, Webster High's test scores have generally been higher than state averages, particularly in social studies and English language arts, but the school's mathematics and science scores have been more mixed.

Webster High serves a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 59.8% to 64% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the nearby schools. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges in supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds, which could be a contributing factor to the school's fluctuating performance and high rates of chronic absenteeism. Addressing these issues could be important focus areas for the school's improvement efforts.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 7564 Alder St W
       Webster, WI  54893

(715) 866-4281

District: Webster School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
202nd of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,654 Help


Feeder schools for Webster High:

Elementary:    Webster Elementary
Middle:    Webster Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  186

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.3%
Two or more races:
16.7%
American Indian:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Webster High ranks better than 53.1% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.4. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Webster 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 (75.3%), two or more races (16.7%), American Indian (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Webster High is 10.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Webster High is $15,654.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Webster High:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster High 202nd of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Webster High in the ranking list.)

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Webster School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster School District 248th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Webster High

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Rank History for all students at Webster High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.50 242nd 275 12.0%
2006 30.45 248th 292 15.1%
2007 44.78 218th 281 22.4%
2008 32.08 378th 437 13.5%
2009 60.69 202nd 438 53.9%
2010 49.52 329th 450 26.9%
2011 44.42 352nd 445 20.9%
2012 58.17 237th 452 47.6%
2013 45.99 309th 457 32.4%
2014 61.66 178th 462 61.5%
2015 36.51 385th 466 17.4%
2016 37.23 283rd 408 30.6%
2017 26.69 331st 410 19.3%
2018 44.78 231st 410 43.7%
2019 28.60 318th 400 20.5%
2021 36.73 257th 390 34.1%
2022 38.87 245th 391 37.3%
2023 61.82 139th 415 66.5%
2024 52.40 202nd 431 53.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Webster High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.59 132nd 255 48.2%
2021 61.54 67th 226 70.4%
2022 50.38 110th 250 56.0%
2023 87.80 14th 271 94.8%
2024 54.50 139th 326 57.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Webster High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.34 288th 332 13.3%
2022 33.19 248th 343 27.7%
2023 66.92 92nd 329 72.0%
2024 67.22 104th 353 70.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Webster High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.88 201st 373 46.1%
2019 21.51 311th 354 12.1%
2021 41.20 205th 334 38.6%
2022 43.40 200th 347 42.4%
2023 53.03 154th 359 57.1%
2024 45.87 201st 365 44.9%
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Rank History for White students at Webster High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.74 217th 266 18.4%
2021 19.52 229th 266 13.9%
2022 25.31 220th 269 18.2%
2023 56.68 105th 271 61.3%
2024 45.04 167th 300 44.3%
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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 Webster High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 193 2 1 1 18 n/a n/a 0 215
1990 182 3 0 0 18 n/a n/a 0 203
1991 168 1 1 0 18 n/a n/a 0 188
1992 174 1 0 0 27 n/a n/a 0 202
1993 192 0 0 0 29 n/a n/a 0 221
1994 201 0 0 1 30 n/a n/a 0 232
1995 204 0 0 0 35 n/a n/a 0 239
1996 204 0 0 0 35 n/a n/a 0 239
1997 215 1 0 0 56 n/a n/a 0 272
1998 203 3 0 0 60 n/a n/a 0 266
1999 210 2 1 2 45 n/a n/a 0 260
2000 215 2 1 2 43 n/a n/a 0 263
2001 200 0 0 2 51 n/a n/a 0 253
2002 174 2 0 4 45 n/a n/a 0 225
2003 174 2 0 4 45 n/a n/a 0 225
2004 172 3 0 5 48 n/a n/a 0 228
2005 187 3 3 3 49 n/a n/a 0 245
2006 203 1 3 5 47 n/a n/a 0 259
2007 226 2 1 4 42 n/a n/a 0 275
2008 234 3 0 0 40 n/a n/a 0 277
2009 198 3 1 2 35 n/a n/a 0 239
2010 206 6 1 3 32 n/a n/a 0 248
2011 192 2 1 1 24 0 18 0 238
2012 205 3 2 1 24 0 12 0 247
2013 186 2 2 2 18 0 13 0 223
2014 178 4 4 2 24 0 11 0 223
2015 171 3 3 1 21 0 7 0 206
2016 154 4 1 2 14 0 7 0 182
2017 163 5 1 8 14 0 7 0 198
2018 166 2 0 12 11 0 13 0 204
2019 144 2 1 16 11 0 16 0 190
2020 144 1 1 14 16 0 20 0 196
2021 144 0 0 13 15 0 27 0 199
2022 150 0 1 8 10 0 25 0 194
2023 150 0 0 7 10 0 33 0 200
2024 140 0 0 7 8 0 31 0 186

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 Webster High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 215 18.7 11.4 23.7
1990 203 21.8 9.3 28.1
1991 188 22.1 8.5 36.7
1992 202 22.1 9.1 39.6
1993 221 17.0 13.0 35.3
1994 232 21.0 11.0 35.3
1995 239 20.9 11.4 31.8
1996 239 20.9 11.4 31.8
1997 272 21.8 12.5 32
1998 266 24.1 11.0 31.6
1999 260 24.4 10.7 52.3
2000 263 22.1 11.9 54.8
2001 253 13.5 18.7 53.4
2002 225 12.7 17.7 40.4
2003 225 12.7 17.7 40.4
2004 228 20.3 11.2 58.8
2005 245 20.1 12.2 n/a
2006 259 20.2 12.8 n/a
2007 275 20.4 13.5 53.1
2008 277 20.3 13.6 58.1
2009 239 20.4 11.7 61.5
2010 248 19.0 13.0 60.9
2011 238 18.8 12.6 62.2
2012 247 17.9 13.7 64.4
2013 223 17.6 12.6 63.7
2014 223 17.5 12.7 63.2
2015 206 n/a n/a 65
2016 182 18.0 10.1 61.5
2017 198 17.3 11.4 53
2018 204 17.2 11.7 49
2019 190 17.4 10.8 48.9
2020 196 17.4 11.2 58.2
2021 199 17.4 11.3 59.8
2022 194 18.4 10.5 59.8
2023 200 18.0 11.0 64
2024 186 17.8 10.4 55.9

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 Webster High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 215 18.7 11.4 23.7
1990 203 21.8 9.3 28.1
1991 188 22.1 8.5 36.7
1992 202 22.1 9.1 39.6
1993 221 17.0 13.0 35.3
1994 232 21.0 11.0 35.3
1995 239 20.9 11.4 31.8
1996 239 20.9 11.4 31.8
1997 272 21.8 12.5 32
1998 266 24.1 11.0 31.6
1999 260 24.4 10.7 52.3
2000 263 22.1 11.9 54.8
2001 253 13.5 18.7 53.4
2002 225 12.7 17.7 40.4
2003 225 12.7 17.7 40.4
2004 228 20.3 11.2 58.8
2005 245 20.1 12.2 n/a
2006 259 20.2 12.8 n/a
2007 275 20.4 13.5 53.1
2008 277 20.3 13.6 58.1
2009 239 20.4 11.7 61.5
2010 248 19.0 13.0 60.9
2011 238 18.8 12.6 62.2
2012 247 17.9 13.7 64.4
2013 223 17.6 12.6 63.7
2014 223 17.5 12.7 63.2
2015 206 n/a n/a 65
2016 182 18.0 10.1 61.5
2017 198 17.3 11.4 53
2018 204 17.2 11.7 49
2019 190 17.4 10.8 48.9
2020 196 17.4 11.2 58.2
2021 199 17.4 11.3 59.8
2022 194 18.4 10.5 59.8
2023 200 18.0 11.0 64
2024 186 17.8 10.4 55.9

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 Webster High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $191 (1.2%) $15,220 (98.8%) $15,410
2020 $157 (1.1%) $14,501 (98.9%) $14,658
2021 $471 (3.0%) $15,183 (97.0%) $15,654

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Webster 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 318th of 400 High schoolsRanks 139th of 415 High schools
 46%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Webster High)41.555
 13.5%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Webster School District)41.555
 13.5%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Webster High)29.647.8
 18.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Webster School District)29.647.8
 18.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Webster High)29.637
 7.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Webster School District)29.637
 7.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Webster High)15.932.6
 16.7%
   10th Grade Science (Webster School District)15.932.6
 16.7%
   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 Students190200
 5.3%
African American20
 100%
American Indian1110
 9.1%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic167
 56.3%
Pacific Islander00
White144150
 4.2%
Two or More Races1633
 106.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.9%64%
 15.1%

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Webster High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Webster Elementary
Middle : Webster Middle

Webster High ranks 202nd of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Webster High are 75% White, 17% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 186 students attended Webster High.


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