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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:
263rd of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,007 Help


Feeder schools for Wittenberg-Birnamwood High:

Elementary:    Birnamwood Elementary
    Wittenberg Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  331

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.5%
Hispanic:
7.6%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wittenberg-Birnamwood High ranks worse than 61% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.55. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wittenberg-Birnamwood 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 (82.5%), Hispanic (7.6%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wittenberg-Birnamwood High is 13.1. (See more...)
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Compare Wittenberg-Birnamwood High employs 25.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 263rd of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Wittenberg-Birnamwood High in the ranking list.)

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Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District 317th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.33 96th 292 67.1%
2007 64.37 136th 281 51.6%
2008 55.76 250th 437 42.8%
2009 42.90 339th 438 22.6%
2010 58.93 240th 450 46.7%
2011 59.75 227th 445 49.0%
2012 57.96 239th 452 47.1%
2013 44.80 317th 457 30.6%
2014 59.17 203rd 462 56.1%
2015 64.83 175th 466 62.4%
2016 65.62 104th 408 74.5%
2017 54.56 174th 410 57.6%
2018 40.08 258th 410 37.1%
2019 33.36 291st 400 27.3%
2021 47.27 197th 390 49.5%
2022 31.59 288th 391 26.3%
2023 31.08 307th 415 26.0%
2024 43.55 263rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.77 210th 255 17.6%
2019 46.76 127th 251 49.4%
2021 63.20 59th 226 73.9%
2023 38.35 186th 271 31.4%
2024 40.83 211th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.28 285th 355 19.7%
2019 33.85 241st 343 29.7%
2021 50.81 158th 332 52.4%
2022 46.64 182nd 343 46.9%
2023 37.74 225th 329 31.6%
2024 39.49 241st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.15 125th 373 66.5%
2019 35.73 241st 354 31.9%
2021 38.16 213th 334 36.2%
2023 25.99 289th 359 19.5%
2024 42.63 211th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.96 164th 261 37.2%
2019 29.80 193rd 266 27.4%
2021 35.25 174th 266 34.6%
2022 25.37 219th 269 18.6%
2023 24.44 216th 271 20.3%
2024 31.89 221st 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1989 424 1 4 n/a 10 n/a n/a 0 439
1990 420 0 2 0 9 n/a n/a 0 431
1991 417 0 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 427
1992 414 0 0 1 13 n/a n/a 0 428
1993 392 0 1 0 16 n/a n/a 0 409
1994 410 0 1 0 13 n/a n/a 0 424
1995 466 0 3 1 6 n/a n/a 0 476
1996 466 0 3 1 6 n/a n/a 0 476
1997 455 0 7 0 7 n/a n/a 0 469
1998 484 0 8 0 6 n/a n/a 0 498
1999 478 3 8 0 7 n/a n/a 0 496
2000 469 0 10 2 9 n/a n/a 0 490
2001 495 1 3 0 8 n/a n/a 0 507
2002 469 1 6 2 14 n/a n/a 0 492
2003 469 1 6 2 14 n/a n/a 0 492
2004 453 1 5 2 12 n/a n/a 0 473
2005 430 2 10 5 17 n/a n/a 0 464
2006 429 2 11 6 16 n/a n/a 0 464
2007 416 1 13 4 22 n/a n/a 0 456
2008 418 1 12 6 21 n/a n/a 0 458
2009 405 4 15 1 21 n/a n/a 0 446
2010 390 3 8 3 23 n/a n/a 0 427
2011 382 1 5 7 22 0 2 0 419
2012 375 3 3 4 22 1 2 0 410
2013 360 3 2 9 17 0 3 0 394
2014 334 3 1 10 16 0 3 0 367
2015 310 3 2 14 17 0 4 0 350
2016 277 4 2 14 14 0 4 0 315
2017 281 2 2 19 11 0 7 0 322
2018 275 2 4 23 15 0 9 0 328
2019 284 2 5 20 15 0 10 0 336
2020 267 1 4 23 11 1 13 0 320
2021 264 0 3 22 11 0 16 0 316
2022 266 2 2 26 9 1 17 0 323
2023 273 3 1 25 9 1 19 0 331

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 291st of 400 High schoolsRanks 307th 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)43.545.4
 1.8%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District)43.545.4
 1.8%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wittenberg-Birnamwood High)33.830
 3.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District)33.828.4
 5.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wittenberg-Birnamwood High)18.225.7
 7.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District)18.224.3
 6.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Wittenberg-Birnamwood High)31.222.9
 8.3%
   10th Grade Science (Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District)31.221.6
 9.5%
   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 Students336331
 1.5%
African American23
 50%
American Indian159
 40%
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic2025
 25%
Pacific Islander01
White284273
 3.9%
Two or More Races1019
 90%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33%37.5%
 4.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wittenberg-Birnamwood High

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

Wittenberg-Birnamwood High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Birnamwood Elementary
Elementary : Wittenberg Elementary

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

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


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