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Bruce High

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Bruce High ranks 151 st of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

151^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Better than 65% of Wisconsin high schools

Summary

Bruce High is a public high school located in Bruce, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 120 students. The school is part of the Bruce School District, which is ranked 290 out of 426 school districts in Wisconsin and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Bruce High has had a fluctuating performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 97th out of 462 schools in 2013-2014 (4 stars) to 374th out of 410 schools in 2016-2017 (0 stars). However, the school has shown strong performance for its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 34th out of 335 Wisconsin high schools in 2024-2025 and 13th out of 255 in 2017-2018, both with a 5-star rating. Additionally, Bruce High has maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.4% to 96.9% over the past few years, which are above the state average, and its dropout rates have been low, ranging from 0.0% to 1.3% in recent years.

When compared to the nearby schools of Birchwood High, Holcombe High, Flambeau High, and Ladysmith High, Bruce High generally performs at a similar or slightly lower level in terms of academic metrics and rankings. However, its support for low-SES students stands out as a unique strength. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and per-student spending may be contributing factors to its ability to support this population effectively.

116

Students ?

9.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,206

Per pupil spending ?

94.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

104 W Washington Ave
Bruce, WI 54819-9641

(715) 868-2585

District: Bruce School District

Feeder schools for Bruce High:

Elementary:	Bruce Elementary
Middle:	Bruce Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.0%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Hispanic:

1.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 9th percentile in 2017 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Wisconsin average (51% vs 46% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 65th (2025) from a 9th-percentile low (2017)

✓Above the Wisconsin median (65th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school51%

District avg51%

Wisconsin avg46%

151^st of 431

Wisconsin public high schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 13 pts since 2015

From top 48% (2015) to top 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

290^th of 426Bruce School District among Wisconsin districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	62.2	151 of 431	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	26.9	344 of 431	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.7	305 of 415	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.1	328 of 391	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.8	322 of 400	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.7	297 of 410	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	17.8	374 of 410	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	28.8	319 of 408	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	60.2	224 of 466	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	73.9	97 of 462	79.0%	★★★★☆
2013	55.1	238 of 457	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	63.0	190 of 452	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.7	241 of 445	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	67.5	149 of 450	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	59.2	218 of 438	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	42.6	337 of 437	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	30.9	237 of 281	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	61.1	137 of 287	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2004	44.6	211 of 275	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2024	36.7	256 of 353	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	9.9	311 of 329	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	36.9	226 of 343	34.1%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	81.4	34 of 335	89.9%	★★★★★
2018	86.6	13 of 255	94.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	46.5	206 of 380	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	22.8	311 of 365	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	17.0	317 of 347	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	60.1	116 of 373	68.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)90th percentile+25 vs school

Male (2025)46th percentile-19 vs school

Female (2024)27th percentile+7 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts56%+7 vs state

Mathematics56%+13 vs state

Science48%+5 vs state

Social Studies43%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Forward Exam Social Studies (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Bruce High	Public	9-12	104 W Washington Ave	Bruce	54819	Rusk County	Bruce School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 868-2585	116	12	9.8	94.8%	109 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	62.2	151^st of 431 public high schools	65.0%		26.9	344^th of 431 public high schools	20.2%	193	56.0	56.0	48.0	43.5	$14,206	$385	$13,821
Ladysmith High	Public	9-12	1700 Edgewood Ave E	Ladysmith	54848	Rusk County	Ladysmith School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 532-5531	255	19	13.1	50.6%	225 (88.2%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.1%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.1%)	29	339^th of 431 public high schools	21.3%		47.3	239^th of 431 public high schools	44.5%	100	45.9	29.5	37.7	35.6	$14,026	$1,291	$12,735
Flambeau High	Public	9-12	N4540 County Road I	Tony	54563	Rusk County	Flambeau School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 532-5559	129	16	8.2	51.9%	124 (96.1%)	2 (1.6%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.9	306^th of 431 public high schools	29.0%		36.6	298^th of 431 public high schools	30.9%	8	37.1	31.4	37.1	59.5	$15,550	$847	$14,702
Holcombe High	Public	9-12	27331 262nd Ave	Holcombe	54745	Chippewa County	Lake Holcombe School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 595-4241	86	8	10.6	39.5%	85 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	13.2	395^th of 431 public high schools	8.4%					(n/a)		17.7	35.3	22.2	$17,558	$752	$16,806
Birchwood High	Public	9-12	300 S Wilson St	Birchwood	54817	Washburn County	Birchwood School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 354-3471	59	9	6.6	30.5%	56 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	84.1	45^th of 431 public high schools	89.6%		61.3	155^th of 431 public high schools	64.0%	110			53.9	73.3	$18,565	$1,755	$16,810

Frequently Asked Questions about Bruce High

What district is Bruce High in?

Bruce School District

What is the racial makeup of Bruce High?

Students at Bruce High are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Bruce High a good school?

Bruce High ranks 151^st of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bruce High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 116 students attended Bruce High.

What schools feed into Bruce High?

Bruce High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bruce Elementary
Middle : Bruce Middle

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