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Holcombe High

Public Grades 9-12

395^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Better than 8% of Wisconsin high schools

Summary

Holcombe High is a small public high school located in Holcombe, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 82 students. The school is part of the Lake Holcombe School District, which is ranked 381 out of 426 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Holcombe High has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Wisconsin high schools, with a ranking as low as 410 out of 415 in 2022-2023. The school's test scores are significantly below the state averages, with only 22.22% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in Social Studies, compared to the state average of 47.67%, and only 17.65% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 42.73%. Holcombe High also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 17.5% to 32.1% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 35% to 46.34% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to the nearby Bloomer High, Cadott High, Bruce High, Flambeau High, Ladysmith High, Gilman High, and Cornell High, Holcombe High generally performs worse on key metrics such as test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. This suggests that Holcombe High may be facing more significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,558

Per pupil spending ?

39.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

27331 262nd Ave
Holcombe, WI 54745

(715) 595-4241

District: Lake Holcombe School District

Feeder schools for Holcombe High:

Elementary:

Holcombe Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.8%

Two or more races:

1.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 36th percentile in 2010 → 8th in 2025

Strengths

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Wisconsin average (92%)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Wisconsin average (25% vs 45% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (8th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (35% vs 17% Wisconsin)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school25%

District avg25%

Wisconsin avg45%

395^th of 431

Wisconsin public high schools ?

Bottom 8%▼ down 44 pts since 2015

From top 48% (2015) to bottom 8% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

381^st of 426Lake Holcombe 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	13.2	395 of 431	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	3.1	410 of 415	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	10.1	373 of 390	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	37.4	264 of 410	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	60.6	223 of 466	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	40.4	346 of 462	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	20.4	415 of 457	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	46.5	327 of 452	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	15.5	413 of 445	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	53.5	290 of 450	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	41.5	346 of 438	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	45.4	324 of 437	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2021	20.6	288 of 334	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	6.2	274 of 285	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)

Male (2021)14th percentile+9 vs school

White (2025)4th percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2024-2025) ?

Science35%-8 vs state

Social Studies22%-25 vs state

Mathematics18%-25 vs state

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Schools Near Holcombe 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 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
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
Cornell High	Public	9-12	708 Bridge St	Cornell	54732	Chippewa County	Cornell School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 861-6947	100	6	17.0	3.0%	90 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	2 (2.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	39.6	289^th of 431 public high schools	32.9%		38.5	286^th of 431 public high schools	33.6%	3	45.0								42.9		$16,805	$1,555	$15,249
Gilman High	Public	7-12	325 N Fifth Ave	Gilman	54433	Taylor County	Gilman School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 447-8211	148	11	13.1	42.6%	140 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	33.2	322^nd of 431 public high schools	25.3%		24.2	361^st of 431 public high schools	16.2%	39	28.6	23.8		52.9	33.3	58.8	42.9	57.1	57.1	47.6	$20,188	$2,901	$17,287
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
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
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
Cadott High	Public	9-12	426 Myrtle St	Cadott	54727	Chippewa County	Cadott Community School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 289-3795	230	20	11.7	45.2%	223 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.4	236^th of 431 public high schools	45.2%		28.5	332^nd of 431 public high schools	23.0%	96	54.4	45.6	43.9						35.9		$17,357	$805	$16,551
Bloomer High	Public	9-12	1310 17th Ave	Bloomer	54724	Chippewa County	Bloomer School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 568-5300	400	28	14.4	28.8%	385 (96.3%)	5 (1.3%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	49.4	222^nd of 431 public high schools	48.5%		45.3	252^nd of 431 public high schools	41.5%	30	52.0	45.0	41.0						46.3		$12,471	$310	$12,162

Frequently Asked Questions about Holcombe High

What schools feed into Holcombe High?

Holcombe High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Holcombe Elementary

Is Holcombe High a good school?

Holcombe High ranks in the bottom 8.4% of Wisconsin high schools.

How many students attend Holcombe High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 86 students attended Holcombe High.

What district is Holcombe High in?

Lake Holcombe School District

What is the racial makeup of Holcombe High?

Students at Holcombe High are 99% White, 1% Two or more races.

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