Summary
Tomah High is a public high school located in Tomah, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 902 students. The school is part of the Tomah Area School District, which is ranked 351 out of 426 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Tomah High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin high schools, with a low 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is consistently below the state and district averages in core subjects. Additionally, Tomah High has a significant chronic absenteeism problem, with rates ranging from 17.7% to 33.5% in recent years, well above the state average. In contrast, nearby schools such as Royall High, New Lisbon Junior High/High, and Brookwood High generally perform better on various metrics, including statewide rankings, academic achievement, and graduation rates.
While Tomah High's per-student spending has increased over the years, from $10,788 in 2018-2019 to $11,981 in 2020-2021, this increased spending does not appear to have translated into significant improvements in the school's academic performance or other key metrics. The school's challenges may be partly attributed to its relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 40-42% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Overall, Tomah High faces several challenges that differentiate it from the surrounding high-performing schools in the region, and targeted interventions may be necessary to improve student outcomes.
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