Is Wittenberg-Birnamwood High a good school?

Wittenberg-Birnamwood High ranks 263 rd of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wittenberg-Birnamwood High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 331 students attended Wittenberg-Birnamwood High.

What is the racial makeup of Wittenberg-Birnamwood High?

Students at Wittenberg-Birnamwood High are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

What schools feed into Wittenberg-Birnamwood High?

Wittenberg-Birnamwood High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Birnamwood Elementary Elementary : Wittenberg Elementary

Wittenberg-Birnamwood High

Summary:

Wittenberg-Birnamwood High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 331 students in Wittenberg, Wisconsin. This school is part of the Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District, which is ranked 317 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wittenberg-Birnamwood High has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 92.8% to 96.4% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average and the graduation rates of nearby schools like Gresham High and Marion High. The school's students have also performed better than the state and district averages in several subject areas on the Forward Exam and ACT tests, with 51.16% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in Social Studies, compared to the state average of 45.08%. While Wittenberg-Birnamwood High has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 24.2% in 2021-2022, it is still lower than the nearby Gresham High (24.0%) and Marion High (16.0%).

Wittenberg-Birnamwood High has maintained a relatively consistent performance over the years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 174 and 307 out of Wisconsin high schools. The school's performance across different student subgroups is also relatively consistent, with all subgroups ranking in the middle to upper-middle range compared to other Wisconsin high schools. Compared to the nearby schools, Wittenberg-Birnamwood High generally outperforms them in key metrics, though Rosholt High and Tigerton High also have strong performance in certain areas. However, the Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District as a whole is ranked relatively low and has a 1-star rating, suggesting broader challenges that could impact the high school's performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

400 W Grand Ave
Wittenberg, WI 54499

(715) 253-2211

District: Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
263^rd of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,007

Feeder schools for Wittenberg-Birnamwood High:

Elementary:	Birnamwood Elementary
	Wittenberg Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 331

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.5%

Hispanic:

7.6%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wittenberg-Birnamwood High ranks worse than 61% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.55. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Wittenberg-Birnamwood High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (82.5%), Hispanic (7.6%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wittenberg-Birnamwood High is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Wittenberg-Birnamwood High employs 25.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wittenberg-Birnamwood High is $13,007.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wittenberg-Birnamwood High:

SchoolDigger ranks Wittenberg-Birnamwood High 263^rd of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Wittenberg-Birnamwood High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District 317^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wittenberg-Birnamwood High

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Rank History for all students at Wittenberg-Birnamwood High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2006	68.33	96^th	292	67.1%
2007	64.37	136^th	281	51.6%
2008	55.76	250^th	437	42.8%
2009	42.90	339^th	438	22.6%
2010	58.93	240^th	450	46.7%
2011	59.75	227^th	445	49.0%
2012	57.96	239^th	452	47.1%
2013	44.80	317^th	457	30.6%
2014	59.17	203^rd	462	56.1%
2015	64.83	175^th	466	62.4%
2016	65.62	104^th	408	74.5%
2017	54.56	174^th	410	57.6%
2018	40.08	258^th	410	37.1%
2019	33.36	291^st	400	27.3%
2021	47.27	197^th	390	49.5%
2022	31.59	288^th	391	26.3%
2023	31.08	307^th	415	26.0%
2024	43.55	263^rd	431	39.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wittenberg-Birnamwood High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	26.77	210^th	255	17.6%
2019	46.76	127^th	251	49.4%
2021	63.20	59^th	226	73.9%
2023	38.35	186^th	271	31.4%
2024	40.83	211^th	326	35.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Wittenberg-Birnamwood High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	27.28	285^th	355	19.7%
2019	33.85	241^st	343	29.7%
2021	50.81	158^th	332	52.4%
2022	46.64	182^nd	343	46.9%
2023	37.74	225^th	329	31.6%
2024	39.49	241^st	353	31.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Wittenberg-Birnamwood High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	58.15	125^th	373	66.5%
2019	35.73	241^st	354	31.9%
2021	38.16	213^th	334	36.2%
2023	25.99	289^th	359	19.5%
2024	42.63	211^th	365	42.2%

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Rank History for White students at Wittenberg-Birnamwood High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	36.96	164^th	261	37.2%
2019	29.80	193^rd	266	27.4%
2021	35.25	174^th	266	34.6%
2022	25.37	219^th	269	18.6%
2023	24.44	216^th	271	20.3%
2024	31.89	221^st	300	26.3%

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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 Wittenberg-Birnamwood High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	424	1	4	n/a	10	n/a	n/a	439
1990	420	0	2	0	9	n/a	n/a	431
1991	417	0	0	0	10	n/a	n/a	427
1992	414	0	0	1	13	n/a	n/a	428
1993	392	0	1	0	16	n/a	n/a	409
1994	410	0	1	0	13	n/a	n/a	424
1995	466	0	3	1	6	n/a	n/a	476
1996	466	0	3	1	6	n/a	n/a	476
1997	455	0	7	0	7	n/a	n/a	469
1998	484	0	8	0	6	n/a	n/a	498
1999	478	3	8	0	7	n/a	n/a	496
2000	469	0	10	2	9	n/a	n/a	490
2001	495	1	3	0	8	n/a	n/a	507
2002	469	1	6	2	14	n/a	n/a	492
2003	469	1	6	2	14	n/a	n/a	492
2004	453	1	5	2	12	n/a	n/a	473
2005	430	2	10	5	17	n/a	n/a	464
2006	429	2	11	6	16	n/a	n/a	464
2007	416	1	13	4	22	n/a	n/a	456
2008	418	1	12	6	21	n/a	n/a	458
2009	405	4	15	1	21	n/a	n/a	446
2010	390	3	8	3	23	n/a	n/a	427
2011	382	1	5	7	22	0	2	419
2012	375	3	3	4	22	1	2	410
2013	360	3	2	9	17	0	3	394
2014	334	3	1	10	16	0	3	367
2015	310	3	2	14	17	0	4	350
2016	277	4	2	14	14	0	4	315
2017	281	2	2	19	11	0	7	322
2018	275	2	4	23	15	0	9	328
2019	284	2	5	20	15	0	10	336
2020	267	1	4	23	11	1	13	320
2021	264	0	3	22	11	0	16	316
2022	266	2	2	26	9	1	17	323
2023	273	3	1	25	9	1	19	331

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 Wittenberg-Birnamwood High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	439	29.0	15.1	20.7
1990	431	32.0	13.4	20.9
1991	427	32.0	13.3	20.4
1992	428	32.0	13.3	23.6
1993	409	31.0	13.2	19.1
1994	424	30.5	13.9	19.1
1995	476	32.8	14.5	18.5
1996	476	32.8	14.5	18.5
1997	469	31.9	14.7	19.8
1998	498	31.9	15.6	19.5
1999	496	33.6	14.8	23
2000	490	33.8	14.5	27.6
2001	507	33.8	15.0	31
2002	492	33.1	14.9	27.8
2003	492	33.1	14.9	27.8
2004	473	32.9	14.4	25.6
2005	464	32.9	14.1	n/a
2006	464	32.9	14.1	n/a
2007	456	32.9	13.9	25.2
2008	458	34.1	13.4	29.3
2009	446	34.9	12.8	30.7
2010	427	33.4	12.7	36.1
2011	419	32.9	12.7	34.6
2012	410	30.3	13.5	39.5
2013	394	28.5	13.7	37.6
2014	367	27.1	13.5	37.3
2015	350	n/a	n/a	31.7
2016	315	26.0	12.1	33
2017	322	25.4	12.6	25.8
2018	328	25.8	12.6	30.2
2019	336	25.4	13.1	33
2020	320	27.7	11.5	32.2
2021	316	23.0	13.7	40.5
2022	323	23.9	13.4	37.8
2023	331	25.1	13.1	37.5

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 Wittenberg-Birnamwood High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	439	29.0	15.1	20.7
1990	431	32.0	13.4	20.9
1991	427	32.0	13.3	20.4
1992	428	32.0	13.3	23.6
1993	409	31.0	13.2	19.1
1994	424	30.5	13.9	19.1
1995	476	32.8	14.5	18.5
1996	476	32.8	14.5	18.5
1997	469	31.9	14.7	19.8
1998	498	31.9	15.6	19.5
1999	496	33.6	14.8	23
2000	490	33.8	14.5	27.6
2001	507	33.8	15.0	31
2002	492	33.1	14.9	27.8
2003	492	33.1	14.9	27.8
2004	473	32.9	14.4	25.6
2005	464	32.9	14.1	n/a
2006	464	32.9	14.1	n/a
2007	456	32.9	13.9	25.2
2008	458	34.1	13.4	29.3
2009	446	34.9	12.8	30.7
2010	427	33.4	12.7	36.1
2011	419	32.9	12.7	34.6
2012	410	30.3	13.5	39.5
2013	394	28.5	13.7	37.6
2014	367	27.1	13.5	37.3
2015	350	n/a	n/a	31.7
2016	315	26.0	12.1	33
2017	322	25.4	12.6	25.8
2018	328	25.8	12.6	30.2
2019	336	25.4	13.1	33
2020	320	27.7	11.5	32.2
2021	316	23.0	13.7	40.5
2022	323	23.9	13.4	37.8
2023	331	25.1	13.1	37.5

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 Wittenberg-Birnamwood High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$149 (1.3%)	$11,212 (98.7%)	$11,359
2020	$168 (1.3%)	$12,622 (98.7%)	$12,790
2021	$383 (2.9%)	$12,625 (97.1%)	$13,007

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wittenberg-Birnamwood High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 291^st of 400 High schools	Ranks 307^th of 415 High schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Wittenberg-Birnamwood High)	43.5	45.4	1.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District)	43.5	45.4	1.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wittenberg-Birnamwood High)	33.8	30	3.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District)	33.8	28.4	5.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wittenberg-Birnamwood High)	18.2	25.7	7.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District)	18.2	24.3	6.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Wittenberg-Birnamwood High)	31.2	22.9	8.3%
10th Grade Science (Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District)	31.2	21.6	9.5%
10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	32.7	31.7	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	336	331	1.5%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	15	9	40%
Asian	5	1	80%
Hispanic	20	25	25%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	284	273	3.9%
Two or More Races	10	19	90%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33%	37.5%	4.4%

Schools Near Wittenberg-Birnamwood 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 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
Wittenberg-Birnamwood High	Public	9-12	400 W Grand Ave	Wittenberg	54499	Shawano County	Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 253-2211	331	25	13.1	37.5%	273 (82.5%)	3 (0.9%)	25 (7.6%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.7%)	43.6	263^rd of 431 public high schools	39.0%		31.1	307^th of 415 public high schools	26.0%	44	43.2	38.6	38.6								51.2		$13,007	$383	$12,625
Tigerton High	Public	6-12	213 Spaulding St	Tigerton	54486	Shawano County	Tigerton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 535-4001	131	12	10.6	62.6%	114 (87.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	1 (0.8%)	8 (6.1%)								(n/a)				31.3	42.1	53.9	33.3	47.4	53.9	64.3	35.3	42.9	$13,959	$1,419	$12,541
Bowler High	Public	7-12	500 S Almon St	Bowler	54416	Shawano County	Bowler School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 793-4101	149	16	9.2	55.7%	64 (43.0%)	2 (1.3%)	12 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (36.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (11.4%)	28.7	330^th of 431 public high schools	23.4%		33.8	292^nd of 415 public high schools	29.6%	38	33.3	27.3	40.9		45.5	36.0		18.2	37.5	41.7	43.8	45.8	$18,312	$1,171	$17,141
Rosholt High	Public	9-12	346 W Randolph St	Rosholt	54473	Portage County	Rosholt School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 677-4541	166	14	11.5	15.1%	159 (95.8%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	27.5	340^th of 431 public high schools	21.1%		48.1	214^th of 415 public high schools	48.4%	126	20.5	36.4	27.3								57.6		$15,053	$471	$14,582
Marion High	Public	7-12	105 School St	Marion	54950	Waupaca County	Marion School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 754-5273	202	17	12.0	46.0%	178 (88.1%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.0%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.0%)	22	369^th of 431 public high schools	14.4%		39.9	258^th of 415 public high schools	37.8%	111	31.4	28.6			43.9	28.6		39.0	40.0	48.6	38.2	40.0	$15,560	$2,140	$13,419
Gresham High	Public	6-12	501 Schabow St	Gresham	54128	Shawano County	Gresham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 787-3211	149	15	9.9	64.4%	66 (44.3%)	1 (0.7%)	10 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (28.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (20.1%)	21.6	370^th of 431 public high schools	14.2%		31	308^th of 415 public high schools	25.8%	62	20.0			50.0	33.3	44.4	50.0	37.5	44.4	50.0	42.1	50.0	$18,262	$1,708	$16,554

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