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Clear Lake High

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Clear Lake High ranks 181 st of 533 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

181^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 533 Wisconsin High Schools

Better than 66% of Wisconsin high schools

Summary

Clear Lake High is a small public high school in the rural community of Clear Lake, WI, serving grades 9–12 with 189 students as part of the Clear Lake School District.

The school's most consistent strength is keeping students in school and getting them to graduation. In 2024–25 it posted a 97.8% graduation rate (state: 92.0%), a 0.0% dropout rate (state: 1.1%), and 11.2% chronic absenteeism (state: 17.3%) — the second-lowest absenteeism among the nearby schools compared here, behind only Turtle Lake High. Achievement results are more mixed. In 2025–26, ACT scores were above the state average in English Language Arts (60% vs. 48.47%), math (50.91% vs. 42.93%), and science (50.91% vs. 43.2%). But 10th-grade Forward social studies proficiency was just 29.41%, far below the state's 48.25% and below every nearby school except Clayton High (8.33%). That stands out because Clear Lake's social studies results were above or near state levels in the three prior years, suggesting a cohort-driven dip rather than a lasting pattern.

Overall, Clear Lake sits in the middle of its surrounding schools. Its 2025–26 rank of 66th percentile (3 stars) is a big jump from 28th percentile (1 star) the year before, but the school's history is up and down, and with only 189 students one class can swing the numbers. It trails Baldwin-Woodville High, New Richmond High, Glenwood City High, and Amery High in overall standing, while leading Boyceville High, Turtle Lake, Prairie Farm High, Unity High, and Clayton. Per-student spending is $16,265 with a 13.2 student-teacher ratio, and 33.86% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch. Recent subgroup results are above the state median for male, female, and low-income students, while special education students rank lower.

189

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,265

Per pupil spending ?

33.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1101 3rd St SW
Clear Lake, WI 54005-8511

(715) 263-2113

District: Clear Lake School District

Feeder schools for Clear Lake High:

Elementary:	Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center
Middle:	Clear Lake Junior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.0%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Two or more races:

2.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 25th percentile in 2016 → 66th in 2026

Strengths

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Wisconsin average (92%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 41 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Wisconsin median (66th percentile)

Worth a look

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

!Social Studies scores 19 pts below the Wisconsin average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg50%

Wisconsin avg46%

181^st of 533

Wisconsin public high schools ?

Top 34%▲ up 41 pts since 2016

From bottom 25% (2016) to top 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

218^th of 432Clear Lake 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
2026	65.3	181 of 533	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	35.1	312 of 431	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	47.7	236 of 431	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	21.2	363 of 415	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	22.7	335 of 391	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	51.8	172 of 390	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.9	185 of 400	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.2	88 of 410	78.5%	★★★★☆
2017	40.8	248 of 410	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	31.7	306 of 408	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	51.6	295 of 466	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	74.6	93 of 462	79.9%	★★★★☆
2013	80.4	37 of 457	91.9%	★★★★★
2012	41.0	356 of 452	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	74.0	83 of 445	81.3%	★★★★☆
2010	68.0	148 of 450	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.4	205 of 438	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	62.8	182 of 437	58.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	63.5	168 of 461	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.7	196 of 358	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.2	185 of 353	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	24.0	274 of 329	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.1	234 of 343	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.3	119 of 332	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.1	122 of 343	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	76.4	55 of 355	84.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	55.9	176 of 446	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	71.7	61 of 335	81.8%	★★★★☆
2024	36.9	220 of 326	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.7	174 of 271	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.3	79 of 250	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	77.5	33 of 251	86.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	63.7	159 of 462	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	25.9	306 of 380	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	40.7	220 of 365	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.2	281 of 359	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	23.5	292 of 347	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	45.8	178 of 334	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.8	198 of 354	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	66.3	98 of 373	73.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	33.8	215 of 333	35.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2024	38.7	196 of 300	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.8	140 of 266	47.4%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Male (2026)66th percentile~ school

Female (2026)64th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)61st percentile-6 vs school

Special Education (2026)35th percentile-31 vs school

White (2024)35th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts60%+12 vs state

Mathematics51%+8 vs state

Science51%+8 vs state

Social Studies29%-19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ACT English Language Arts (2026)	ACT Mathematics (2026)	ACT Science (2026)	Forward Exam Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Clear Lake High	Public	9-12	1101 3rd St SW	Clear Lake	54005	Polk County	Clear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 263-2113	189	14	13.2	33.9%	172 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	65.3	181^st of 533 public high schools	66.0%		35.1	312^th of 431 public high schools	27.6%	131	60.0	50.9	50.9	29.4	$16,265	$416	$15,849
Amery High	Public	9-12	555 Minneapolis Ave S	Amery	54001	Polk County	Amery School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 268-9771	418	32	13.2	32.1%	375 (89.7%)	7 (1.7%)	19 (4.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	74.9	106^th of 533 public high schools	80.1%		47.5	243^rd of 431 public high schools	43.6%	137	49.5	49.5	55.5	71.6	$15,597	$522	$15,075
Clayton High	Public	9-12	236 Polk Ave W	Clayton	54004	Polk County	Clayton School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 948-2163	86	10	8.5	39.5%	84 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	23.4	442^nd of 533 public high schools	17.1%		39.1	292^nd of 431 public high schools	32.3%	150	25.0	28.6	32.1	8.3	$20,741	$406	$20,335
Turtle Lake High	Public	9-12	205 Oak St N	Turtle Lake	54889	Barron County	Turtle Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 986-4470	119	12	9.7	37.8%	110 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	52.9	272^nd of 533 public high schools	49.0%		62.4	149^th of 431 public high schools	65.4%	123	35.7	39.3	39.3	62.1	$18,922	$858	$18,064
Prairie Farm High	Public	9-12	630 River Ave S	Prairie Farm	54762	Barron County	Prairie Farm Public School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 455-1861	125	11	11.5	32.0%	122 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51	282^nd of 533 public high schools	47.1%		78.3	66^th of 431 public high schools	84.7%	216	61.8	26.5	26.5	65.2	$18,515	$483	$18,033
Glenwood City High	Public	9-12	850 Maple St	Glenwood City	54013	St. Croix County	Glenwood City School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 265-4266	186	16	11.9	27.4%	167 (89.8%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.8%)	6 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	75.8	99^th of 533 public high schools	81.4%		75.6	75^th of 431 public high schools	82.6%	24	63.8	70.2	55.3	38.2	$16,635	$505	$16,130
New Richmond High	Public	9-12	650 E Richmond Way	New Richmond	54017	St. Croix County	New Richmond School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 243-7451	1,047	66	15.8	24.1%	943 (90.1%)	9 (0.9%)	48 (4.6%)	7 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (3.4%)	76.6	90^th of 533 public high schools	83.1%		72.6	91^st of 431 public high schools	78.9%	1	59.7	62.0	53.3	53.3	$15,261	$292	$14,968
DOC: St. Croix Correctional Center	Public	7-12	1859 N 4th St	New Richmond	54017	St. Croix County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(715) 246-6971	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Boyceville High	Public	9-12	1031 Tiffany St	Boyceville	54725	Dunn County	Boyceville Community School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 643-3647	211	15	13.6	41.2%	191 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	55.5	251^st of 533 public high schools	52.9%		49.5	220^th of 431 public high schools	49.0%	31	57.8	42.2	44.4	37.5	$16,885	$570	$16,315
Unity High	Public	9-12	1908 150th St	Balsam Lake	54810	Polk County	Unity School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 825-2131	292	23	12.8	54.1%	239 (81.8%)	3 (1.0%)	15 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.1%)	37.9	361^st of 533 public high schools	32.3%		28.7	340^th of 431 public high schools	21.1%	21	44.7	27.6	35.5	37.7	$14,524	$498	$14,026

Frequently Asked Questions about Clear Lake High

What schools feed into Clear Lake High?

Clear Lake High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center
Middle : Clear Lake Junior High

What is the racial makeup of Clear Lake High?

Students at Clear Lake High are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Clear Lake High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 189 students attended Clear Lake High.

What district is Clear Lake High in?

Clear Lake School District

Is Clear Lake High a good school?

Clear Lake High ranks 181^st of 533 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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