Weston Senior High School

Summary:

Weston Senior High School is a small public high school in Cazenovia, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 81 students. The school faces significant challenges, including low graduation rates, high dropout and chronic absenteeism rates, and consistently low test scores compared to the state and nearby districts.

With a fluctuating performance over the years, Weston Senior High School has ranked as high as 24th out of 445 Wisconsin high schools but as low as 393rd out of 457. The school's small size, high poverty rates, and inconsistent historical performance suggest it may face unique challenges in providing a high-quality education. Nearby high schools, such as Royall High, Hillsboro High, and Richland Center High, generally perform better on key metrics like graduation rates, dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and test scores.

Addressing the issues at Weston Senior High School will require a comprehensive approach that considers the school's unique demographic and resource constraints. Further investigation into the school's practices and community engagement may be necessary to identify the root causes of the underperformance and develop targeted interventions to improve outcomes for students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

E2511 County Road S
Cazenovia, WI 53924-9402

(608) 986-2151

District: Weston School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
331^st of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,976

Feeder schools for Weston Senior High School:

Elementary:	Weston Elementary
Middle:	Weston Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.2

Number of students: 81

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.1%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Weston Senior High School ranks worse than 76.8% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.67. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Weston Senior High School 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 (95.1%), two or more races (3.7%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Weston Senior High School is 9.2. (See more...)

Compare Weston Senior High School employs 8.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Weston Senior High School is $18,976.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Weston Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Weston Senior High School 331^st of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Weston Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Weston School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Weston School District 356^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Weston Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Weston Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	36.90	233^rd	275	15.3%
2008	27.90	391^st	437	10.5%
2009	58.40	226^th	438	48.4%
2010	69.98	124^th	450	72.4%
2011	81.05	24^th	445	94.6%
2012	31.70	389^th	452	13.9%
2013	29.36	393^rd	457	14.0%
2014	65.85	143^rd	462	69.0%
2015	36.14	387^th	466	17.0%
2016	26.56	332^nd	408	18.6%
2018	47.91	210^th	410	48.8%
2019	22.17	345^th	400	13.8%
2024	28.67	331^st	431	23.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Weston Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	91.65	17^th	355	95.2%

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Rank History for White students at Weston Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	41.28	148^th	261	43.3%

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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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Weston Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	132	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	132
1990	129	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	129
1991	123	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	123
1992	136	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	136
1993	315	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	315
1994	147	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	147
1995	138	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	138
1996	138	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	138
1997	127	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	127
1998	128	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	128
1999	124	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	124
2000	135	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	136
2001	146	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	146
2002	142	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	142
2003	142	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	142
2004	125	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	125
2005	129	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	129
2006	136	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	137
2007	117	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	119
2008	118	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	120
2009	103	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	108
2010	86	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	88
2011	94	0	0	0	0	1	0	95
2012	89	0	0	0	0	0	0	89
2013	93	1	0	0	0	0	0	94
2014	89	1	0	1	0	0	0	91
2015	88	1	0	1	1	0	0	91
2016	86	1	0	0	1	0	0	88
2017	83	0	0	0	2	0	0	85
2018	77	1	0	0	3	0	0	81
2019	82	0	1	1	5	0	0	89
2020	85	0	1	6	1	0	1	94
2021	84	1	1	3	1	0	3	93
2022	72	0	2	3	0	0	3	80
2023	77	0	0	1	0	0	3	81

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 Weston Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	132	14.3	9.2	15.2
1990	129	11.3	11.4	15.5
1991	123	15.5	7.9	15.4
1992	136	15.6	8.7	11.8
1993	315	22.0	14.3	10.8
1994	147	15.1	9.7	10.2
1995	138	13.2	10.5	15.2
1996	138	13.2	10.5	15.2
1997	127	11.5	11.0	18.1
1998	128	11.4	11.2	15.6
1999	124	10.6	11.7	21.8
2000	136	10.7	12.7	16.9
2001	146	10.7	13.6	17.8
2002	142	9.7	14.6	24.6
2003	142	9.7	14.6	24.6
2004	125	12.7	9.8	23.2
2005	129	12.7	10.2	n/a
2006	137	12.7	10.8	n/a
2007	119	10.5	11.3	29.4
2008	120	10.7	11.2	27.5
2009	108	9.9	10.9	36.1
2010	88	9.1	9.6	46.6
2011	95	10.3	9.1	55.8
2012	89	9.7	9.1	48.3
2013	94	9.5	9.8	45.7
2014	91	9.5	9.4	51.6
2015	91	n/a	n/a	44
2016	88	9.0	9.7	40.9
2017	85	9.3	9.0	37.6
2018	81	8.7	9.2	45.7
2019	89	8.7	10.1	50.6
2020	94	9.9	9.4	54.3
2021	93	9.5	9.7	54.8
2022	80	8.8	9.0	36.3
2023	81	8.7	9.2	44.4

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 Weston Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	132	14.3	9.2	15.2
1990	129	11.3	11.4	15.5
1991	123	15.5	7.9	15.4
1992	136	15.6	8.7	11.8
1993	315	22.0	14.3	10.8
1994	147	15.1	9.7	10.2
1995	138	13.2	10.5	15.2
1996	138	13.2	10.5	15.2
1997	127	11.5	11.0	18.1
1998	128	11.4	11.2	15.6
1999	124	10.6	11.7	21.8
2000	136	10.7	12.7	16.9
2001	146	10.7	13.6	17.8
2002	142	9.7	14.6	24.6
2003	142	9.7	14.6	24.6
2004	125	12.7	9.8	23.2
2005	129	12.7	10.2	n/a
2006	137	12.7	10.8	n/a
2007	119	10.5	11.3	29.4
2008	120	10.7	11.2	27.5
2009	108	9.9	10.9	36.1
2010	88	9.1	9.6	46.6
2011	95	10.3	9.1	55.8
2012	89	9.7	9.1	48.3
2013	94	9.5	9.8	45.7
2014	91	9.5	9.4	51.6
2015	91	n/a	n/a	44
2016	88	9.0	9.7	40.9
2017	85	9.3	9.0	37.6
2018	81	8.7	9.2	45.7
2019	89	8.7	10.1	50.6
2020	94	9.9	9.4	54.3
2021	93	9.5	9.7	54.8
2022	80	8.8	9.0	36.3
2023	81	8.7	9.2	44.4

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 Weston Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,147 (7.5%)	$14,101 (92.5%)	$15,248
2020	$842 (4.5%)	$17,711 (95.5%)	$18,552
2021	$1,490 (7.9%)	$17,486 (92.1%)	$18,976

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Weston Senior High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Weston Senior High School)	33.3	20	13.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Weston School District)	33.3	20	13.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	89	81	9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	5	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	82	77	6.1%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.6%	44.4%	6.1%

Schools Near Weston Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Weston Senior High School	Public	9-12	E2511 County Road S	Cazenovia	53924	Richland County	Weston School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 986-2151	81	9	9.2	44.4%	77 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.7%)	28.7	331^st of 431 public high schools	23.2%					(n/a)	20.0		20.0								50.0		$18,976	$1,490	$17,486
Reedsburg Area High	Public	9-12	1100 S Albert Ave	Reedsburg	53959	Sauk County	Reedsburg School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 768-8928	898	61	14.6	39.1%	755 (84.1%)	22 (2.4%)	85 (9.5%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.1%)	63.5	141^st of 431 public high schools	67.3%		49.2	210^th of 415 public high schools	49.4%	69	54.0	51.0	46.5								50.0		$11,554	$424	$11,130
Ithaca High	Public	9-12	24615 State Hwy 58	Richland Center	53581	Richland County	Ithaca School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 585-2311	132	11	11.7	41.7%	118 (89.4%)	2 (1.5%)	10 (7.6%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45.4	249^th of 431 public high schools	42.2%		35.7	282^nd of 415 public high schools	32.0%	33	40.0	50.0	50.0								25.9		$14,284	$434	$13,850
Wonewoc-Center High	Public	9-12	101 School Rd	Wonewoc	53968	Juneau County	Wonewoc-Union Center School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 464-3165	114	10	11.9	43.9%	107 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.8%)	49.4	229^th of 431 public high schools	46.9%		44.6	235^th of 415 public high schools	43.4%	6	60.7	25.0	46.4								44.8		$17,144	$734	$16,409
PARTNER Charter School	Public, Charter	8-12	1000 US 14 West	Richland Center	53581	Richland County	Richland School District	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(608) 647-6106	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Richland Center High	Public	7-12	1996 US Hwy 14 W	Richland Center	53581	Richland County	Richland School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 647-6131	563	43	13.2	51.9%	481 (85.4%)	10 (1.8%)	51 (9.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.0%)	63.5	142^nd of 431 public high schools	67.1%		23.7	346^th of 415 public high schools	16.6%	204	59.7	41.6	49.4		30.2	30.7		41.3	45.3	62.7	52.4	42.7	$12,286	$602	$11,682
Hillsboro High	Public	6-12	777 School Rd	Hillsboro	54634	Vernon County	Hillsboro School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 489-2221	271	25	10.9	42.4%	251 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	50.6	221^st of 431 public high schools	48.7%		39.3	262^nd of 415 public high schools	36.9%	41	55.0	37.5	32.5	48.5	42.1	31.0	42.4	23.7	37.9	51.7	61.1	44.8	$14,967	$2,640	$12,328
Royall High	Public	7-12	1501 Academy St	Elroy	53929	Juneau County	Royall School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 462-2600	223	21	10.7	43.5%	203 (91.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	22.5	368^th of 431 public high schools	14.6%		24.6	341^st of 415 public high schools	17.8%	27	30.6	22.2	33.3		25.8	32.3		32.3	22.6	51.6	45.2	45.2

Frequently Asked Questions about Weston Senior High School

What district is Weston Senior High School in?

Weston School District

What schools feed into Weston Senior High School?

Weston Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Weston Elementary
Middle : Weston Junior High School

Is Weston Senior High School a good school?

Weston Senior High School ranks in the bottom 23.2% of Wisconsin high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Weston Senior High School?

Students at Weston Senior High School are 95% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Weston Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 81 students attended Weston Senior High School.

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