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Crandon High

Q: Is Crandon High a good school?

Crandon High ranks in the bottom 19.0% of Wisconsin high schools.

Q: How many students attend Crandon High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 226 students attended Crandon High.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Crandon High?

Students at Crandon High are 54% White, 27% American Indian, 14% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Q: What schools feed into Crandon High?

Crandon High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Crandon Elementary Middle : Crandon Middle

Public Grades 9-12

349^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Better than 19% of Wisconsin high schools

Summary

Crandon High is a public high school in Crandon, Wisconsin, serving 237 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Crandon School District, which is ranked 405 out of 426 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Crandon High has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests, with only 22.64% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in ACT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 42.73%. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.7% to 37.3% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Crandon High has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37.19% to 41.03%, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

When comparing Crandon High to nearby schools, such as Three Lakes High, Elcho High, Wabeno High, and Laona High, Crandon High generally performs worse on academic measures, has higher chronic absenteeism rates, and serves a higher proportion of students from low-income families. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with the school ranking 218 out of 358 Wisconsin high schools for female students, but only 323 out of 380 for male students.

226

Students ?

12.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,357

Per pupil spending ?

35%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9750 US Highway 8 W
Crandon, WI 54520-8924

(715) 478-6125

District: Crandon School District

Feeder schools for Crandon High:

Elementary:	Crandon Elementary
Middle:	Crandon Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.0%

American Indian:

27.0%

Two or more races:

14.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 3rd percentile in 2022 → 19th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 19th (2025) from a 3rd-percentile low (2022)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Wisconsin average (35% vs 46% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (19th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (27% vs 17% Wisconsin)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg35%

Wisconsin avg46%

349^th of 431

Wisconsin public high schools ?

Bottom 19%▼ down 17 pts since 2015

From bottom 36% (2015) to bottom 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

405^th of 426Crandon 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	26.1	349 of 431	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	43.5	264 of 431	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.4	326 of 415	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	7.8	381 of 391	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	28.8	291 of 390	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	12.1	382 of 400	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	13.7	389 of 410	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	19.4	366 of 410	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	14.7	378 of 408	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	51.6	297 of 466	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	45.5	316 of 462	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	22.9	411 of 457	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	52.0	294 of 452	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	48.5	321 of 445	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	22.9	411 of 450	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	20.3	395 of 438	9.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	28.0	251 of 292	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	37.8	239 of 287	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	44.7	218 of 358	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.2	268 of 353	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	23.7	269 of 332	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	11.9	329 of 343	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	16.7	326 of 355	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	21.7	323 of 380	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	49.5	182 of 365	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	19.4	316 of 359	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	7.4	343 of 347	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	33.5	234 of 334	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	11.4	341 of 354	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	28.5	4 of 4	0.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	54.0	123 of 285	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	38.6	197 of 300	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	21.0	229 of 271	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	7.6	266 of 269	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	12.2	248 of 266	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	18.0	236 of 266	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	12.1	246 of 261	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)

White (2025)57th percentile+38 vs school

Female (2025)39th percentile+20 vs school

Male (2025)15th percentile-4 vs school

Native American (2025)<1st percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies50%~ state avg

English Language Arts36%-13 vs state

Science32%-11 vs state

Mathematics23%-20 vs state

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Schools Near Crandon High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2025)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2025)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2025)		Forward Exam Science (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 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
Crandon High	Public	9-12	9750 US Highway 8 W	Crandon	54520	Forest County	Crandon School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 478-6125	226	18	12.6	35.0%	122 (54.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (27.0%)	1 (0.4%)	32 (14.2%)	26.1	349^th of 431 public high schools	19.0%		43.5	264^th of 431 public high schools	38.7%	85	35.9	22.6	32.1								50.0		$13,357	$402	$12,957
Laona High	Public	6-12	5216 Forest Ave	Laona	54541	Forest County	Laona School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 674-2143	146	13	11.4	37.0%	113 (77.4%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (13.0%)	3 (2.1%)	8 (5.5%)	73.8	84^th of 431 public high schools	80.5%		81.5	46^th of 431 public high schools	89.3%	38	56.3	50.0	56.3	66.7	56.7	46.2	75.0	80.0	76.9	53.9	63.6	53.9	$15,652	$658	$14,995
Elcho High	Public	9-12	N11268 Antigo St	Elcho	54428	Langlade County	Elcho School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 275-3707	68	8	8.3	41.2%	64 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	50.1	217^th of 431 public high schools	49.7%		34.3	311^th of 431 public high schools	27.8%	94		42.9	42.9								50.0		$19,343	$832	$18,511
Wabeno High	Public	6-12	4325 N Branch St	Wabeno	54566	Forest County	Wabeno Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 473-5122	193	17	11.5	61.7%	118 (61.1%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.2%)	2 (1.0%)	45 (23.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.8%)	35.4	310^th of 431 public high schools	28.1%		19.4	384^th of 431 public high schools	10.9%	74	54.6	36.4	27.3	33.3	34.6	43.8	36.7	34.6	40.6	53.1	40.9	46.9	$18,286	$614	$17,673
Three Lakes High	Public	9-12	6930 W School St	Three Lakes	54562	Oneida County	Three Lakes School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 546-3321	156	15	10.2	30.1%	146 (93.6%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	56.1	188^th of 431 public high schools	56.4%		33.1	317^th of 431 public high schools	26.5%	129	47.7										59.3		$23,028	$616	$22,411

Frequently Asked Questions about Crandon High

What is the racial makeup of Crandon High?

Students at Crandon High are 54% White, 27% American Indian, 14% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Is Crandon High a good school?

Crandon High ranks in the bottom 19.0% of Wisconsin high schools.

What district is Crandon High in?

Crandon School District

What schools feed into Crandon High?

Crandon High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Crandon Elementary
Middle : Crandon Middle

How many students attend Crandon High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 226 students attended Crandon High.

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