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John Edwards High

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John Edwards High ranks 231 st of 533 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

231^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 533 Wisconsin High Schools

Better than 57% of Wisconsin high schools

Summary

John Edwards High is a small public high school in Port Edwards, Wisconsin, serving grades 9–12 with 144 students as part of the Port Edwards School District. Although the district ranks 298th of 432 statewide, the school itself ranked 231st of 533 high schools in 2025–2026 (57th percentile, 3 stars), above its district's overall rating. A student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1 and per-pupil spending of $15,346 accompany a 100% graduation rate, a 0.7% dropout rate, and 14.2% chronic absenteeism—below the state's 17.3% but above the district's 8.4%.

Social Studies is the clearest academic strength: 62.5% proficiency in 2025–2026 versus 48.25% statewide, and the school has exceeded the state in every recent year. Math came in slightly above state (43.75% vs. 42.93%), while English Language Arts fell below state (43.75% vs. 48.47%) and Science was a relative weakness (37.5% vs. 43.2%). Both ELA and Science had been stronger in 2023–24, making their recent dips worth watching; Math, after a very low 21.21% in 2022–23, has improved but remains inconsistent.

Compared with nearby schools, John Edwards posts stronger completion and attendance outcomes than several larger or higher-spending schools. Nekoosa High spends $19,959 per student yet has lower graduation, higher absenteeism, and lower scores in most subjects, and Point of Discovery School spends $24,385 with 45.9% chronic absenteeism. Stevens Point Area Senior High still outranks John Edwards overall and in most subjects except Social Studies. Equity gaps remain a watch point: male students have ranked considerably higher than female students, and low-socioeconomic-status students dropped to the 23rd percentile in 2024–25 before recovering to the 46th percentile in 2025–26.

144

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,346

Per pupil spending ?

48.6%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

801 2nd St
Port Edwards, WI 54469

(715) 887-9000

District: Port Edwards School District

Feeder schools for John Edwards High:

Elementary:	Port Edwards Educational Heuer Elementary School
Middle:	John Edwards Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.2%

Hispanic:

4.9%

American Indian:

2.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 53rd percentile in 2015 → 57th in 2026

Strengths

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

✓Above the Wisconsin median (57th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg47%

Wisconsin avg46%

231^st of 533

Wisconsin public high schools ?

Top 43%▼ down 12 pts since 2016

From top 31% (2016) to top 43% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

298^th of 432Port Edwards 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	58.1	231 of 533	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.9	164 of 431	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.1	79 of 431	81.7%	★★★★☆
2023	54.5	181 of 415	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.2	203 of 391	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.5	191 of 400	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.3	95 of 410	76.8%	★★★★☆
2017	44.0	229 of 410	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	62.3	127 of 408	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	60.8	220 of 466	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	41.0	340 of 462	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	56.3	229 of 457	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	50.9	305 of 452	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	59.5	233 of 445	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	79.0	39 of 450	91.3%	★★★★★
2009	63.1	170 of 438	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	59.2	216 of 437	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	67.3	111 of 281	60.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	52.0	250 of 461	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	44.3	220 of 358	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.7	213 of 353	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	23.0	297 of 343	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	26.3	278 of 343	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	60.3	133 of 355	62.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	47.1	239 of 446	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	29.8	259 of 335	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	54.0	110 of 271	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.5	129 of 251	48.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	59.2	192 of 462	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	75.8	63 of 380	83.4%	★★★★☆
2024	91.9	16 of 365	95.6%	★★★★★
2023	59.5	125 of 359	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.4	103 of 347	70.3%	★★★★☆
2019	65.5	93 of 354	73.7%	★★★★☆
2018	79.6	52 of 373	86.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	39.7	226 of 344	34.3%	★★☆☆☆

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 (2026)58th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)46th percentile-10 vs school

Female (2026)46th percentile-11 vs school

White (2026)34th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies62%+14 vs state

English Language Arts44%-5 vs state

Mathematics44%~ state avg

Science38%-6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ACT English Language Arts (2026)	ACT Mathematics (2026)	ACT Science (2026)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2026)		Forward Exam Mathematics (2026)		Forward Exam Social Studies (2026)		Forward Exam Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
John Edwards High	Public	9-12	801 2nd St	Port Edwards	54469	Wood County	Port Edwards School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 887-9000	144	12	11.5	48.6%	127 (88.2%)	2 (1.4%)	7 (4.9%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	58.1	231^st of 533 public high schools	56.7%		59.9	164^th of 431 public high schools	61.9%	67	43.8	43.8	37.5						62.5		$15,346	$498	$14,848
Lincoln High	Public	9-12	1801 16th St S	Wisconsin Rapids	54494	Wood County	Wisconsin Rapids School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 424-6750	1,337	78	17.1	40.0%	1,092 (81.7%)	24 (1.8%)	90 (6.7%)	62 (4.6%)	14 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (4.0%)	45.2	318^th of 533 public high schools	40.3%		24.5	357^th of 431 public high schools	17.2%	39	33.7	39.2	42.6						44.9		$15,255	$584	$14,671
Nekoosa High	Public	9-12	500 Cedar St	Nekoosa	54457	Wood County	Nekoosa School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 886-8060	285	24	11.9	50.5%	221 (77.5%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (16.5%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	41.7	339^th of 533 public high schools	36.4%		31.6	331^st of 431 public high schools	23.2%	8	49.2	29.5	41.7						32.8		$19,959	$283	$19,676
Nekoosa Academy	Public	9-12	500 Cedar St	Nekoosa	54457	Wood County	Nekoosa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 886-8060	23	2	11.5	73.9%	15 (65.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (17.4%)								(n/a)											$12,330	$283	$12,047
River Cities High	Public	9-12	2390 48th St S	Wisconsin Rapids	54494	Wood County	Wisconsin Rapids School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 424-6798	77	5	16.2	71.4%	61 (79.2%)	8 (10.4%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.9%)	7	488^th of 533 public high schools	8.4%					(n/a)	14.3	14.3	9.5								$14,844	$1,397	$13,448
Pittsville High	Public	9-12	5407 First Ave	Pittsville	54466	Wood County	Pittsville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 884-6412	175	17	10.4	32.6%	162 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	57.6	235^th of 533 public high schools	55.9%		33.3	321^st of 431 public high schools	25.5%	86	46.5	44.2	48.8						44.4		$18,978	$428	$18,550
Point of Discovery School	Public, Charter	7-12	1900 W Zinda Dr	Stevens Point	54481	Portage County	Stevens Point Area Public School District	Yes	No	No	No	(715) 345-5566	93	8	11.3	43.0%	78 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.5%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.2%)	56	249^th of 533 public high schools	53.3%					(n/a)	66.7	20.0	53.3	53.3	75.0	46.7	37.5	87.5	42.9	62.5	$24,385	$5,674	$18,711
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning	Public	11-12	1900 W Zinda Dr	Stevens Point	54481	Portage County	Stevens Point Area Public School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 345-5592	77	5	14.2	75.3%	49 (63.6%)	4 (5.2%)	13 (16.9%)	2 (2.6%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.1%)								(n/a)											$14,571	$261	$14,310
Stevens Point Area Senior High	Public	10-12	1201 N Point Dr	Stevens Point	54481	Portage County	Stevens Point Area Public School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 345-5400	1,478	81	18.1	30.2%	1,143 (77.3%)	24 (1.6%)	131 (8.9%)	103 (7.0%)	6 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (4.8%)	67.6	157^th of 533 public high schools	70.5%		63.2	147^th of 431 public high schools	65.9%	10	51.4	49.3	54.1						50.7		$16,389	$496	$15,893

Frequently Asked Questions about John Edwards High

What is the racial makeup of John Edwards High?

Students at John Edwards High are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into John Edwards High?

John Edwards High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Port Edwards Educational Heuer Elementary School
Middle : John Edwards Middle

What district is John Edwards High in?

Port Edwards School District

How many students attend John Edwards High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 144 students attended John Edwards High.

Is John Edwards High a good school?

John Edwards High ranks 231^st of 533 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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