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Elcho High

Q: Is Elcho High a good school?

Elcho High ranks 217 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

217^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Better than 50% of Wisconsin high schools

Summary

Elcho High is a public high school located in Elcho, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 70 students. The school is part of the Elcho School District, which is ranked 308 out of 426 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elcho High's performance has been mixed in recent years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 74th out of 457 schools in 2012-2013 (4-star rating) to 341st out of 391 schools in 2021-2022 (1-star rating). In the most recent school year (2024-2025), Elcho High ranked 217th out of 431 Wisconsin high schools, with a 2-star rating. Compared to nearby schools, Elcho High's ranking is lower than Rhinelander High (253rd, 2-star rating) but higher than Crandon High (349th, 1-star rating). Elcho High has maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.4% to 96.1% in recent years, and low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.3%.

One area of concern for Elcho High is its high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.7% to 30.4% in recent years, significantly higher than the chronic absenteeism rates at Rhinelander High (17.7%) and Crandon High (17.7%). Despite having higher spending per student ($19,343 to $22,695) and a lower student-teacher ratio (9.5 to 12.7) compared to the nearby schools, Elcho High's academic performance has not consistently outperformed its peers. The school's fluctuating rankings and mixed test scores suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement, particularly in addressing the underlying causes of chronic absenteeism and implementing targeted interventions to enhance student outcomes.

Students ?

8.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,343

Per pupil spending ?

41.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

N11268 Antigo St
Elcho, WI 54428

(715) 275-3707

District: Elcho School District

Feeder schools for Elcho High:

Elementary:	Elcho Elementary
Middle:	Elcho Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.1%

American Indian:

2.9%

Hispanic:

1.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 6th percentile in 2016 → 50th in 2025

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Wisconsin average (92%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 50th (2025) from a 6th-percentile low (2016)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (33% vs 17% Wisconsin)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg44%

Wisconsin avg45%

217^th of 431

Wisconsin public high schools ?

Top 50%▼ down 8 pts since 2015

From top 42% (2015) to top 50% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

308^th of 426Elcho 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	50.1	217 of 431	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.3	311 of 431	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.7	341 of 391	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	44.1	214 of 390	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.1	231 of 400	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.4	248 of 410	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	14.3	382 of 408	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	62.7	196 of 466	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	47.1	308 of 462	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	74.7	74 of 457	83.8%	★★★★☆
2012	40.0	363 of 452	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	29.0	393 of 445	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	44.9	351 of 450	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	66.5	141 of 438	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	39.5	348 of 437	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	54.2	194 of 292	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2004	70.1	79 of 275	71.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	48.3	202 of 358	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.5	206 of 343	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.1	216 of 355	39.2%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	60.6	144 of 380	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.0	167 of 365	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	30.4	258 of 347	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	51.4	157 of 334	53.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	27.9	229 of 285	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆

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 (2025)62nd percentile+12 vs school

Female (2025)44th percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)20th percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies50%~ state avg

Mathematics43%~ state avg

Science43%~ state avg

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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
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
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
Rhinelander High	Public	9-12	665 Coolidge Ave	Rhinelander	54501	Oneida County	Rhinelander School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 365-9500	757	48	15.7	34.7%	679 (89.7%)	14 (1.8%)	22 (2.9%)	7 (0.9%)	14 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.8%)	45	253^rd of 431 public high schools	41.3%		43	266^th of 431 public high schools	38.3%	13	45.2	34.5	33.9	69.2	$16,600	$545	$16,056

Frequently Asked Questions about Elcho High

What is the racial makeup of Elcho High?

Students at Elcho High are 94% White, 3% American Indian, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Elcho High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 68 students attended Elcho High.

Is Elcho High a good school?

Elcho High ranks 217^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Elcho High?

Elcho High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Elcho Elementary
Middle : Elcho Middle

What district is Elcho High in?

Elcho School District

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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