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Tomahawk High

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Tomahawk High ranks 150 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

150^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Better than 65% of Wisconsin high schools

Summary

Tomahawk High is a public high school located in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 353 students. The school is part of the Tomahawk School District, which is ranked 212 out of 426 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past 10 years, Tomahawk High has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 69th out of 466 Wisconsin high schools in 2014-2015 (4-star rating) to a low of 304th out of 390 in 2020-2021 (1-star rating). In the most recent school year, the school ranked 150th out of 431 with a 3-star rating, performing better than nearby Merrill High (218th, 2-star) and Rhinelander High (253rd, 2-star). Tomahawk High has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.4% to 96.7%, and a relatively low dropout rate between 0.1% and 1.3%.

Academically, Tomahawk High has seen mixed results, with proficiency rates above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, but below the state average in Social Studies and Science. The school has also experienced variations in the performance of different student subgroups, with female students generally outperforming male students. Additionally, the school's relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.61% to 34.4%, suggests a higher concentration of students from low-income families compared to nearby schools.

371

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,918

Per pupil spending ?

37.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1048 E Kings Rd
Tomahawk, WI 54487

(715) 453-2106

District: Tomahawk School District

Feeder schools for Tomahawk High:

Elementary:	Tomahawk Elementary
Middle:	Tomahawk Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.1%

African American:

1.6%

Hispanic:

1.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 22nd percentile in 2021 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

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

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 65th (2025) from a 22nd-percentile low (2021)

✓Above the Wisconsin median (65th percentile)

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 school50%

District avg50%

Wisconsin avg46%

150^th of 431

Wisconsin public high schools ?

Top 35%▼ down 20 pts since 2015

From top 15% (2015) to top 35% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Wisconsin High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

212^th of 426Tomahawk 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	62.4	150 of 431	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.6	190 of 431	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.4	149 of 415	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.0	207 of 391	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.1	304 of 390	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	40.8	248 of 400	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.8	161 of 410	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	51.6	186 of 410	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	62.0	128 of 408	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	74.7	69 of 466	85.2%	★★★★☆
2014	56.4	226 of 462	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	55.9	236 of 457	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	49.8	312 of 452	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	55.6	267 of 445	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	56.5	261 of 450	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	53.3	273 of 438	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	70.3	113 of 437	74.1%	★★★★☆
2007	72.7	73 of 281	74.0%	★★★★☆
2005	78.1	43 of 287	85.0%	★★★★☆
2004	71.7	66 of 275	76.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	49.8	195 of 358	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.0	188 of 353	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	76.3	53 of 329	83.9%	★★★★☆
2022	44.8	192 of 343	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.0	186 of 343	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	68.5	89 of 355	74.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	42.2	196 of 335	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.9	172 of 326	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.8	164 of 271	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.8	198 of 250	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	67.9	98 of 380	74.2%	★★★★☆
2024	52.8	172 of 365	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	33.5	254 of 359	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	48.2	173 of 347	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	17.9	301 of 334	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	37.0	230 of 354	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.3	260 of 373	30.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2023	48.1	132 of 271	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	15.6	244 of 266	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

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 (2025)74th percentile+9 vs school

White (2023)51st percentile-13 vs school

Female (2025)46th percentile-20 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)41st percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts61%+12 vs state

Science56%+13 vs state

Mathematics55%+12 vs state

Social Studies31%-16 vs state

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Schools Near Tomahawk 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
Tomahawk High	Public	9-12	1048 E Kings Rd	Tomahawk	54487	Lincoln County	Tomahawk School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 453-2106	371	26	14.2	37.2%	353 (95.1%)	6 (1.6%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	62.4	150^th of 431 public high schools	65.2%		54.6	190^th of 431 public high schools	55.9%	40	60.7	54.8	56.0	31.5	$14,918	$378	$14,540
DOC: Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School	Public	6-12	W4380 Copper Lake Ave	Irma	54442	Lincoln County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(715) 536-8386	38	6	6.0		4 (10.5%)	34 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Copper Lake School	Public	7-12	W4380 Copper Lake Ave	Irma	54442	Lincoln County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(715) 536-8386	14	1	18.6		7 (50.0%)	2 (14.3%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Rhinelander High	Public	9-12	665 Coolidge Ave	Rhinelander	54501	Oneida County	Rhinelander School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 365-9500	757	48	15.7	34.7%	679 (89.7%)	14 (1.8%)	22 (2.9%)	7 (0.9%)	14 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.8%)	45	253^rd of 431 public high schools	41.3%		43	266^th of 431 public high schools	38.3%	13	45.2	34.5	33.9	69.2	$16,600	$545	$16,056
Merrill High	Public	9-12	1201 N Sales St	Merrill	54452	Lincoln County	Merrill Area School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 536-4594	756	46	16.3	36.4%	679 (89.8%)	6 (0.8%)	31 (4.1%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.5%)	50	218^th of 431 public high schools	49.4%		28.5	333^rd of 431 public high schools	22.7%	115	46.7	49.1	44.3	44.9	$12,446	$272	$12,174

Frequently Asked Questions about Tomahawk High

How many students attend Tomahawk High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 371 students attended Tomahawk High.

What is the racial makeup of Tomahawk High?

Students at Tomahawk High are 95% White, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Tomahawk High in?

Tomahawk School District

What schools feed into Tomahawk High?

Tomahawk High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Tomahawk Elementary
Middle : Tomahawk Middle

Is Tomahawk High a good school?

Tomahawk High ranks 150^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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