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School of Options and Applied Research High

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School of Options and Applied Research High ranks 308 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 8-12

308^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Better than 29% of Wisconsin high schools

Summary

The School of Options and Applied Research High is a public charter high school located in Eagle River, Wisconsin, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 73 students. It is part of the Northland Pines School District, which is ranked 232 out of 426 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating significantly from 30th out of 391 Wisconsin high schools in 2021-2022 (5-star rating) to 412th out of 431 in 2023-2024 (0-star rating). This volatility suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance. The school's performance for male students and low socioeconomic status students is particularly concerning, ranking 349th and 281st out of Wisconsin high schools, respectively, in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 15.2% to 42.7% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the 17.7% rate at Northland Pines High School.

Academically, the School of Options and Applied Research High has lower proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the Northland Pines School District and the state of Wisconsin. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 10th-grade students had a 37.5% proficiency rate in Social Studies, compared to 50% for the district and 47.67% for the state. The school's spending per student has also been lower than that of Northland Pines High School, which may contribute to the academic performance challenges. Overall, the School of Options and Applied Research High faces several areas for improvement, and the school's leadership and the Northland Pines School District should work to address these issues and support student success.

Students ?

17.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,907

Per pupil spending ?

56.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1700 Pleasure Island Road
Eagle River, WI 54521

(715) 547-3619

District: Northland Pines School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

Hispanic:

4.6%

Two or more races:

3.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 92nd percentile in 2022 → 29th in 2025

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Wisconsin average (92%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Wisconsin average (39% vs 46% meeting standards)

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

!Ranking has slipped — down 63 percentile points since 2022

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg51%

Wisconsin avg46%

308^th of 431

Wisconsin public high schools ?

Bottom 29%▼ down 64 pts since 2022

From top 8% (2022) to bottom 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2High Schools in the Northland Pines School District

232^nd of 426Northland Pines 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	36.0	308 of 431	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	9.1	412 of 431	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	88.1	30 of 391	92.3%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2024	19.8	281 of 326	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2024	7.7	349 of 365	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)14th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2024)4th percentile~ school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2024-2025) ?

Science42%~ state avg

Social Studies38%-10 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 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 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th 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
School of Options and Applied Research High	Public, Charter	8-12	1700 Pleasure Island Road	Eagle River	54521	Vilas County	Northland Pines School District	Yes	No	No	No	(715) 547-3619	65	4	17.1	56.9%	59 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	36	308^th of 431 public high schools	28.5%		9.1	412^th of 431 public high schools	4.4%	104			41.7						37.5		$12,907	$601	$12,306
Northland Pines Middle and High School	Public	7-12	1800 Pleasure Island Rd	Eagle River	54521	Vilas County	Northland Pines School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 479-4473	543	42	13.0	37.8%	483 (89.0%)	3 (0.6%)	28 (5.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.4%)	70.1	98^th of 431 public high schools	77.3%		73.1	86^th of 431 public high schools	80.0%	12	60.5	50.6	55.6	36.6	49.4	37.5	57.7	57.7	51.7	57.7	$17,048	$1,393	$15,656
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
Phelps High	Public	9-12	4451 Old School Rd	Phelps	54554	Vilas County	Phelps School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 545-2724	27	4	7.4	44.4%	24 (88.9%)	1 (3.7%)	1 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)								(n/a)											$22,109	$1,202	$20,907

Frequently Asked Questions about School of Options and Applied Research High

Is School of Options and Applied Research High a good school?

School of Options and Applied Research High ranks 308^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of School of Options and Applied Research High?

Students at School of Options and Applied Research High are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend School of Options and Applied Research High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 65 students attended School of Options and Applied Research High.

What district is School of Options and Applied Research High in?

Northland Pines School District

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