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Lena High

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Lena High ranks 287 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

287^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Better than 33% of Wisconsin high schools

Summary

Lena High is a public high school located in Lena, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 115 students. The school is part of the Lena School District, which is ranked 280 out of 426 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lena High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin high schools, with a ranking between 287-391 out of 431 high schools in the state over the past several years. The school's SchoolDigger rating has fluctuated between 0 to 2 stars out of 5, indicating below-average performance compared to other Wisconsin high schools. While the school's female students have generally performed worse than the state average, the male students have performed better, ranking in the top half of Wisconsin high schools for this subgroup. Lena High's low socioeconomic status students have shown mixed performance, ranking in the top half of Wisconsin high schools in some years and the bottom half in others.

Lena High's proficiency rates on standardized tests, such as the Forward Exam and ACT, are generally lower than the state averages, particularly in subjects like social studies and mathematics. The school's performance has been inconsistent, with some years showing better results and other years showing significant declines in proficiency rates. While Lena High has had a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.4% to 100% in recent years, the school's dropout rate has also been higher than the state average, ranging from 0% to 1.3% in recent years. Additionally, Lena High has experienced relatively high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 12.1% to 23.7% in recent years, which is higher than the state average and the nearby schools, such as Crivitz High, Suring High, and Peshtigo High.

124

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,139

Per pupil spending ?

29%

Free/discounted lunch ?

304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139-9488

(920) 829-5244

District: Lena School District

Feeder schools for Lena High:

Elementary:	Lena Elementary
Middle:	Lena Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.0%

Hispanic:

4.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 2nd percentile in 2019 → 33rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 33rd (2025) from a 2nd-percentile low (2019)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

!Social Studies scores 16 pts below the Wisconsin average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg42%

Wisconsin avg46%

287^th of 431

Wisconsin public high schools ?

Bottom 33%▼ down 60 pts since 2015

From top 6% (2015) to bottom 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

280^th of 426Lena 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	39.7	287 of 431	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.0	302 of 431	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	20.5	332 of 390	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	9.0	391 of 400	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	20.9	365 of 410	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	9.1	391 of 408	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	81.8	30 of 466	93.6%	★★★★★
2014	42.7	331 of 462	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	34.7	371 of 457	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	75.9	70 of 452	84.5%	★★★★☆
2011	65.4	170 of 445	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	66.5	165 of 450	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	50.6	293 of 438	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	58.3	228 of 437	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2005	53.2	192 of 287	33.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	23.5	304 of 358	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	42.1	226 of 353	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	14.0	308 of 332	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	14.3	322 of 343	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	25.6	295 of 355	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	38.0	217 of 335	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	63.2	96 of 326	70.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	58.1	162 of 380	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	21.9	315 of 365	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.3	230 of 334	31.1%	★★☆☆☆

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)57th percentile+24 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)35th percentile~ school

Female (2025)15th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics48%+5 vs state

English Language Arts44%-4 vs state

Science41%-3 vs state

Social Studies32%-16 vs state

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Schools Near Lena 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 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
Lena High	Public	9-12	304 E Main St	Lena	54139	Oconto County	Lena School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 829-5244	124	12	10.7	29.0%	119 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.7	287^th of 431 public high schools	33.4%		36	302^nd of 431 public high schools	29.9%	15	44.4	48.2	40.7	32.0	$13,139	$457	$12,683
Oconto Falls High	Public	9-12	210 N Farm Rd	Oconto Falls	54154	Oconto County	Oconto Falls Public School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 848-4467	511	36	14.0	30.1%	463 (90.6%)	3 (0.6%)	22 (4.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)	43.1	267^th of 431 public high schools	38.1%		64.1	136^th of 431 public high schools	68.4%	131	41.4	46.9	32.8	54.7	$14,444	$375	$14,069
Coleman High	Public	9-12	343 Business 141 N	Coleman	54112	Marinette County	Coleman School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 897-2291	212	18	11.6	32.1%	184 (86.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.2%)	70	99^th of 431 public high schools	77.0%		39.3	281^st of 431 public high schools	34.8%	182	54.6	52.7	47.3	69.1	$13,748	$448	$13,299
Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy	Public	5-12	1717 Superior Ave	Oconto	54153	Oconto County	Oconto Unified School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 834-7812	13	1	11.4	76.9%	8 (61.5%)	2 (15.4%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)								(n/a)					$4,992	$767	$4,226
Oconto High	Public	9-12	1717 Superior Ave	Oconto	54153	Oconto County	Oconto Unified School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 834-7812	299	23	13.0	41.5%	272 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.0%)	42.6	271^st of 431 public high schools	37.1%		55.4	186^th of 431 public high schools	56.8%	85	50.0	37.5	37.5	50.0	$15,320	$818	$14,503
Gillett High	Public	9-12	208 W Main St	Gillett	54124	Oconto County	Gillett School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 855-2137	152	17	8.9	53.9%	125 (82.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (9.9%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.9%)	44.7	256^th of 431 public high schools	40.6%		18.2	387^th of 431 public high schools	10.2%	131		40.6	37.5	51.3	$15,291	$723	$14,568
Peshtigo High	Public	9-12	380 Green St	Peshtigo	54157	Marinette County	Peshtigo School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 582-3711	330	22	15.3	29.7%	303 (91.8%)	3 (0.9%)	10 (3.0%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)	25.8	352^nd of 431 public high schools	18.3%		29.2	329^th of 431 public high schools	23.7%	23	34.7	30.5	42.1	34.3	$11,639	$259	$11,379
Suring High	Public	9-12	411 Algoma St	Suring	54174	Oconto County	Suring Public School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(920) 842-2182	118	12	9.6	50.8%	104 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.9%)	39.9	286^th of 431 public high schools	33.6%					(n/a)	52.2	39.1	34.8	42.5	$19,284	$873	$18,412
Crivitz High	Public	9-12	400 South Ave	Crivitz	54114	Marinette County	Crivitz School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 854-2721	209	16	13.1	34.4%	185 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.7%)	80.4	56^th of 431 public high schools	87.0%		79.9	57^th of 431 public high schools	86.8%	1	66.7	64.7	58.8	50.0	$14,528	$310	$14,218

Frequently Asked Questions about Lena High

How many students attend Lena High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 124 students attended Lena High.

What district is Lena High in?

Lena School District

What schools feed into Lena High?

Lena High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lena Elementary
Middle : Lena Middle

What is the racial makeup of Lena High?

Students at Lena High are 96% White, 4% Hispanic.

Is Lena High a good school?

Lena High ranks 287^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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