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Rib Lake High

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Rib Lake High ranks 114 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

114^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Better than 74% of Wisconsin high schools

Summary

Rib Lake High is a public high school in Rib Lake, Wisconsin, serving 138 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Rib Lake School District, which is ranked 73 out of 426 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rib Lake High consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores, with 56.76% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in Social Studies, compared to the state average of 47.67%. The school also maintains high graduation rates, ranging from 90.4% to 100% in recent years, and low dropout rates of 0% to 1.3%. However, the school faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, which has fluctuated between 3.8% and 19.5% in recent years.

Compared to nearby Prentice High and Medford High, Rib Lake High stands out with its stronger academic performance, higher graduation rates, and lower dropout rates. While Rib Lake High has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, the school's consistent focus on student learning and success has contributed to its strong reputation within the region.

149

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,347

Per pupil spending ?

44.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1200 North St
Rib Lake, WI 54470

(715) 427-3220

District: Rib Lake School District

Feeder schools for Rib Lake High:

Elementary:	Rib Lake Elementary
Middle:	Rib Lake Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.9%

Hispanic:

5.4%

African American:

1.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 37th percentile in 2014 → 74th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Wisconsin average (54% vs 46% meeting standards)

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Wisconsin average (92%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 37 percentile points since 2014

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg50%

Wisconsin avg46%

114^th of 431

Wisconsin public high schools ?

Top 26%▲ up 61 pts since 2015

From bottom 13% (2015) to top 26% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

73^rd of 426Rib Lake 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	67.5	114 of 431	73.5%	★★★★☆
2024	51.0	218 of 431	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.1	184 of 415	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.9	251 of 391	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.6	186 of 400	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.1	203 of 410	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	27.4	323 of 410	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	23.4	350 of 408	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	26.7	407 of 466	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	49.7	293 of 462	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	61.5	172 of 457	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.2	179 of 452	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.8	185 of 445	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	82.3	23 of 450	94.9%	★★★★★
2009	58.8	224 of 438	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	79.9	33 of 437	92.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	58.3	144 of 358	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.0	196 of 353	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	62.5	113 of 329	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.8	141 of 343	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	28.9	282 of 355	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	45.8	179 of 335	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.9	138 of 326	57.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	69.7	90 of 380	76.3%	★★★★☆
2024	71.2	81 of 365	77.8%	★★★★☆
2022	47.3	178 of 347	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.5	137 of 354	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.4	121 of 373	67.6%	★★★☆☆

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)76th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)60th percentile-14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)47th percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies57%+9 vs state

Science55%+12 vs state

English Language Arts53%+4 vs state

Mathematics50%+7 vs state

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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
Rib Lake High	Public	9-12	1200 North St	Rib Lake	54470	Taylor County	Rib Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 427-3220	149	12	12.0	44.3%	134 (89.9%)	2 (1.3%)	8 (5.4%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.3%)	67.5	114^th of 431 public high schools	73.5%		51	218^th of 431 public high schools	49.4%	104	52.6	50.0	55.3	56.8	$17,347	$341	$17,005
Medford High	Public	9-12	1015 W Broadway Ave	Medford	54451	Taylor County	Medford Area Public School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 748-5951	667	55	12.1	34.0%	616 (92.4%)	6 (0.9%)	30 (4.5%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.3%)	28.5	342^nd of 431 public high schools	20.6%		46.3	245^th of 431 public high schools	43.2%	97	31.6	42.1	40.6	31.5	$13,154	$219	$12,935
Prentice High	Public	9-12	1025 Town St	Prentice	54556	Price County	Prentice School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 428-2811	105	11	9.3	28.6%	95 (90.5%)	2 (1.9%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	35.1	314^th of 431 public high schools	27.1%		22.7	367^th of 431 public high schools	14.8%	53	29.2	37.5	50.0	39.3	$15,515	$1,074	$14,442

Frequently Asked Questions about Rib Lake High

What schools feed into Rib Lake High?

Rib Lake High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Rib Lake Elementary
Middle : Rib Lake Middle

Is Rib Lake High a good school?

Rib Lake High ranks 114^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Rib Lake High in?

Rib Lake School District

How many students attend Rib Lake High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 149 students attended Rib Lake High.

What is the racial makeup of Rib Lake High?

Students at Rib Lake High are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

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