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Horace Mann High

Public Grades 9-12

397^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Better than 8% of Wisconsin high schools

Summary

Horace Mann High is a public high school located in North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 445. Despite being part of the North Fond du Lac School District, which is ranked 409 out of 426 districts in the state, Horace Mann High has consistently performed poorly, ranking between 339 and 397 out of 431 high schools in Wisconsin and receiving a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Horace Mann High's academic performance is particularly low, with proficiency rates on state assessments significantly below the state and district averages across all subject areas. The school's graduation rates are slightly below the state average, and its dropout rates are slightly higher. Additionally, Horace Mann High has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, which may be contributing to its challenges. Interestingly, the school's per-student spending is comparable to nearby high-performing schools, such as Ripon High, Waupun Area Senior High, and the Oshkosh North High and Oshkosh West High, which all have higher statewide rankings and ratings.

While the reasons for Horace Mann High's poor performance are complex, addressing the high rates of chronic absenteeism and implementing targeted interventions could be crucial in improving the school's overall outcomes for its students. Additionally, comparing the school's performance to nearby high-performing schools, such as Laconia High and Oakfield High, which are part of smaller, higher-performing districts, may provide valuable insights for the North Fond du Lac School District to consider.

453

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,217

Per pupil spending ?

43.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

325 McKinley St
North Fond du Lac, WI 54937

(920) 929-3740

District: North Fond du Lac School District

Feeder schools for Horace Mann High:

Elementary:	Friendship Learning Elementary
Middle:	Bessie Allen Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.0%

Hispanic:

26.9%

Two or more races:

5.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 18th percentile in 2015 → 8th in 2025

Strengths

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

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Wisconsin average (27% vs 46% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (8th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school27%

District avg26%

Wisconsin avg46%

397^th of 431

Wisconsin public high schools ?

Bottom 8%▼ down 10 pts since 2015

From bottom 18% (2015) to bottom 8% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

409^th of 426North Fond du Lac 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	12.4	397 of 431	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	27.7	339 of 431	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.4	354 of 415	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	16.9	355 of 391	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	8.0	379 of 390	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	11.4	385 of 400	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	15.8	381 of 410	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	13.1	385 of 410	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	11.8	387 of 408	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	37.4	384 of 466	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	34.9	374 of 462	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	21.2	414 of 457	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	40.0	364 of 452	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	54.8	274 of 445	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	54.8	276 of 450	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	70.2	111 of 438	74.7%	★★★★☆
2008	49.9	298 of 437	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	45.0	216 of 281	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	49.5	214 of 292	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	44.6	227 of 287	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	47.1	205 of 275	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	16.8	322 of 358	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.0	315 of 353	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	14.0	304 of 329	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	6.2	336 of 343	2.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	10.4	319 of 332	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	12.9	326 of 343	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	16.5	328 of 355	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	18.7	112 of 126	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.7	79 of 119	33.6%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	12.6	307 of 335	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	20.0	280 of 326	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.3	237 of 271	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	17.8	209 of 226	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	24.3	217 of 255	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	7.4	361 of 380	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	32.9	257 of 365	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.2	206 of 359	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.9	238 of 347	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	9.6	325 of 334	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	9.5	344 of 354	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	14.4	355 of 373	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	8.5	270 of 285	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	18.1	265 of 300	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.9	220 of 271	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	19.0	242 of 269	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	6.6	260 of 266	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	6.3	263 of 266	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	9.2	251 of 261	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)

Hispanic (2025)11th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)10th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)8th percentile~ school

White (2025)5th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2025)5th percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts36%-12 vs state

Science30%-13 vs state

Mathematics24%-19 vs state

Social Studies17%-31 vs state

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Schools Near Horace Mann 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
Horace Mann High	Public	9-12	325 McKinley St	North Fond du Lac	54937	Fond du Lac County	North Fond du Lac School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 929-3740	453	31	14.5	43.7%	290 (64.0%)	6 (1.3%)	122 (26.9%)	11 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.1%)	12.4	397^th of 431 public high schools	7.9%		27.7	339^th of 431 public high schools	21.3%	58	36.4	23.6	30.0								17.0		$12,217	$616	$11,601
Fond du Lac STEM Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	401 S Military Rd	Fond du Lac	54935	Fond du Lac County	Fond du Lac School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(920) 906-6722	162	14	12.0	51.9%	116 (71.6%)	8 (4.9%)	18 (11.1%)	2 (1.2%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (9.3%)								(n/a)				71.9	83.8	48.4	65.6	78.4	48.4	41.9	71.4	40.6	$11,639	$1,425	$10,214
Fond du Lac High	Public	9-12	801 Campus Dr	Fond du Lac	54935	Fond du Lac County	Fond du Lac School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 906-3000	1,917	116	16.5	42.7%	1,170 (61.0%)	164 (8.6%)	380 (19.8%)	60 (3.1%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	137 (7.1%)	32.7	324^th of 431 public high schools	24.8%		32.4	321^st of 431 public high schools	25.5%	3	43.2	39.2	32.6								42.5		$11,709	$465	$11,244
DOC: Taycheedah Correctional Institution	Public	11-12	N7139 County Road K	Fond du Lac	54935	Fond du Lac County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(920) 929-3800	1	2	.5		0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Oakfield High	Public	9-12	250 Church St	Oakfield	53065	Fond du Lac County	Oakfield School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 583-3141	166	15	11.3	18.7%	149 (89.8%)	2 (1.2%)	11 (6.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	84	46^th of 431 public high schools	89.3%		60	162^nd of 431 public high schools	62.4%	116	66.7	71.4	66.7								51.2		$13,965	$500	$13,465
Laconia High	Public	9-12	301 W Division St	Rosendale	54974	Fond du Lac County	Rosendale-Brandon School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 872-2161	318	21	15.0	16.4%	297 (93.4%)	2 (0.6%)	11 (3.5%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	69.3	103^rd of 431 public high schools	76.1%		66.5	119^th of 431 public high schools	72.4%	16	66.2	47.9	53.5								50.7		$11,770	$349	$11,421
West High	Public	9-12	375 N Eagle St	Oshkosh	54902	Winnebago County	Oshkosh Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 424-4090	1,623	118	13.7	29.0%	1,229 (75.7%)	84 (5.2%)	112 (6.9%)	96 (5.9%)	8 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (5.7%)	62.4	148^th of 431 public high schools	65.7%		62.9	143^rd of 431 public high schools	66.8%	5	54.0	53.8	44.1								54.4		$12,839	$600	$12,239
Lomira High	Public	9-12	1030 4th St	Lomira	53048	Dodge County	Lomira School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 269-4396	300	25	11.8	26.7%	264 (88.0%)	3 (1.0%)	28 (9.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	67	119^th of 431 public high schools	72.4%		45.3	251^st of 431 public high schools	41.8%	132	45.8	52.5	52.5								64.4		$13,487	$507	$12,980
North High	Public	9-12	1100 W Smith Ave	Oshkosh	54901	Winnebago County	Oshkosh Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 424-7000	1,266	107	11.8	54.9%	694 (54.8%)	221 (17.5%)	124 (9.8%)	114 (9.0%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	106 (8.4%)	14.8	391^st of 431 public high schools	9.3%		24	363^rd of 431 public high schools	15.8%	28	32.2	29.3	28.3								30.0		$14,532	$647	$13,886
Ripon High	Public	9-12	1120 Metomen St	Ripon	54971	Fond du Lac County	Ripon Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 748-4616	426	34	12.7	30.8%	357 (83.8%)	2 (0.5%)	43 (10.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.5%)	72.9	88^th of 431 public high schools	79.6%		72.4	89^th of 431 public high schools	79.4%	1	65.0	55.0	53.0								51.0		$12,249	$206	$12,043

Frequently Asked Questions about Horace Mann High

Is Horace Mann High a good school?

Horace Mann High ranks in the bottom 7.9% of Wisconsin high schools.

How many students attend Horace Mann High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 453 students attended Horace Mann High.

What is the racial makeup of Horace Mann High?

Students at Horace Mann High are 64% White, 27% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What district is Horace Mann High in?

North Fond du Lac School District

What schools feed into Horace Mann High?

Horace Mann High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Friendship Learning Elementary
Middle : Bessie Allen Middle

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