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Turtle Lake High

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Turtle Lake High ranks 272 nd of 533 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

272^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 533 Wisconsin High Schools

Better than 49% of Wisconsin high schools

Summary

Turtle Lake High is a small public high school in Turtle Lake, WI, serving grades 9–12 with 119 students in the Turtle Lake School District. It is mid-pack statewide: the district ranks 223rd of 432 Wisconsin districts (48th percentile, 2 stars), and the school’s 2025–26 rank is 272nd of 533 (49th percentile, 2 stars). The school had stronger years—89th percentile in 2017–18 and 81st in 2020–21—but has since fluctuated between 47th and 65th before returning to 49th in 2025–26. Its non-academic outcomes are a major strength: 100% graduation, 0.8% dropout, and 7.8% chronic absenteeism in 2024–25, which is less than half the state’s 17.3% and the lowest among nearby schools.

Academically, Social Studies is the clearest bright spot. In 2025–26, 62.07% were proficient, above the state’s 48.25% and the district’s 56.25%, and behind only Amery High (71.59%) and Prairie Farm High (65.22%) locally. ACT ELA is the clearest weakness: 35.71% proficient, 12.76 percentage points below the state (48.47%) and near the bottom of the group, ahead of only Cameron High (34.38%) and Clayton High (25.00%). Math and Science are mixed and volatile—both were 39.29% in 2025–26, below state but above district—and have swung sharply, partly because small cohorts magnify changes. Special education outcomes ranked 25th percentile, 1 star, in 2025–26, an equity concern.

Resources are favorable but not automatically top-tier results. Turtle Lake spends $18,922 per student with a 9.7 student-teacher ratio, both better than many peers, yet remains mid-pack. Amery High spends $15,597 with a 13.2 ratio and ranks 80th percentile, while Clayton High, 5.09 miles away, spends more ($20,741) with a lower ratio (8.5) but ranks 17th percentile. Prairie Farm High is a close peer with similar enrollment and spending but higher Social Studies and ELA and lower Math and Science. Overall, Turtle Lake High is solidly mid-pack with strong attendance, graduation, and Social Studies; ACT ELA, special education outcomes, and Math/Science volatility are the main areas to watch.

119

Students ?

9.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,922

Per pupil spending ?

37.8%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889-8929

(715) 986-4470

District: Turtle Lake School District

Feeder schools for Turtle Lake High:

Elementary:

Turtle Lake Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.4%

Hispanic:

4.2%

American Indian:

1.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 41st percentile in 2016 → 49th in 2026

Strengths

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

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2016

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

!English Language Arts scores 13 pts below the Wisconsin average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school44%

District avg42%

Wisconsin avg46%

272^nd of 533

Wisconsin public high schools ?

Bottom 49%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 41% (2016) to bottom 49% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

223^rd of 432Turtle 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
2026	52.9	272 of 533	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	62.4	149 of 431	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.1	174 of 431	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.8	221 of 415	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	67.8	104 of 391	73.4%	★★★★☆
2021	74.8	73 of 390	81.3%	★★★★☆
2019	52.5	187 of 400	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	82.4	46 of 410	88.8%	★★★★☆
2017	72.1	86 of 410	79.0%	★★★★☆
2016	43.4	239 of 408	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	63.9	184 of 466	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	78.9	52 of 462	88.7%	★★★★☆
2013	58.3	203 of 457	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	70.0	118 of 452	73.9%	★★★★☆
2011	60.6	219 of 445	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	76.8	57 of 450	87.3%	★★★★☆
2009	77.0	54 of 438	87.7%	★★★★☆
2008	29.6	387 of 437	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	58.7	155 of 287	46.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	59.9	188 of 461	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	76.0	67 of 358	81.3%	★★★★☆
2022	69.7	87 of 343	74.6%	★★★★☆
2018	64.1	110 of 355	69.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	48.1	230 of 446	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	74.2	57 of 335	83.0%	★★★★☆
2023	56.1	101 of 271	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	80.3	23 of 250	90.8%	★★★★★
2018	93.5	4 of 255	98.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	41.6	283 of 462	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	69.2	94 of 380	75.3%	★★★★☆
2024	59.4	136 of 365	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.8	221 of 359	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	75.5	52 of 347	85.0%	★★★★☆
2021	68.3	79 of 334	76.3%	★★★★☆
2019	53.4	150 of 354	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	90.5	22 of 373	94.1%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	26.8	249 of 333	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Female (2026)59th percentile+10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)48th percentile~ school

Male (2026)39th percentile-10 vs school

Special Education (2026)25th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies62%+14 vs state

Mathematics39%-4 vs state

Science39%-4 vs state

English Language Arts36%-13 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 Social Studies (2026)	Vaccination (2025-26)		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 Social Studies 10th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners meeting all minimum immunization requirements	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Turtle Lake High	Public	9-12	205 Oak St N	Turtle Lake	54889	Barron County	Turtle Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 986-4470	119	12	9.7	37.8%	110 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	52.9	272^nd of 533 public high schools	49.0%		62.4	149^th of 431 public high schools	65.4%	123	35.7	39.3	39.3	62.1			$18,922	$858	$18,064
Clayton High	Public	9-12	236 Polk Ave W	Clayton	54004	Polk County	Clayton School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 948-2163	86	10	8.5	39.5%	84 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	23.4	442^nd of 533 public high schools	17.1%		39.1	292^nd of 431 public high schools	32.3%	150	25.0	28.6	32.1	8.3			$20,741	$406	$20,335
Cumberland High	Public	9-12	1000 8th Ave	Cumberland	54829	Barron County	Cumberland School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 822-5121	285	24	12.0	37.2%	230 (80.7%)	2 (0.7%)	27 (9.5%)	4 (1.4%)	15 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	57.2	238^th of 533 public high schools	55.3%		51.7	211^th of 431 public high schools	51.0%	27	42.5	48.0	45.2	48.4			$17,639	$465	$17,174
Amery High	Public	9-12	555 Minneapolis Ave S	Amery	54001	Polk County	Amery School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 268-9771	418	32	13.2	32.1%	375 (89.7%)	7 (1.7%)	19 (4.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	74.9	106^th of 533 public high schools	80.1%		47.5	243^rd of 431 public high schools	43.6%	137	49.5	49.5	55.5	71.6			$15,597	$522	$15,075
Clear Lake High	Public	9-12	1101 3rd St SW	Clear Lake	54005	Polk County	Clear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 263-2113	189	14	13.2	33.9%	172 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	65.3	181^st of 533 public high schools	66.0%		35.1	312^th of 431 public high schools	27.6%	131	60.0	50.9	50.9	29.4			$16,265	$416	$15,849
Prairie Farm High	Public	9-12	630 River Ave S	Prairie Farm	54762	Barron County	Prairie Farm Public School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 455-1861	125	11	11.5	32.0%	122 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51	282^nd of 533 public high schools	47.1%		78.3	66^th of 431 public high schools	84.7%	216	61.8	26.5	26.5	65.2			$18,515	$483	$18,033
Barron High	Public	9-12	1050 E Woodland Ave	Barron	54812	Barron County	Barron Area School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 537-5627	310	24	12.8	46.5%	230 (74.2%)	30 (9.7%)	26 (8.4%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	16 (5.2%)	27.7	424^th of 533 public high schools	20.5%		21	371^st of 431 public high schools	13.9%	53	38.9	23.6	33.3	26.5			$19,795	$397	$19,399
Unity High	Public	9-12	1908 150th St	Balsam Lake	54810	Polk County	Unity School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 825-2131	292	23	12.8	54.1%	239 (81.8%)	3 (1.0%)	15 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.1%)	37.9	361^st of 533 public high schools	32.3%		28.7	340^th of 431 public high schools	21.1%	21	44.7	27.6	35.5	37.7			$14,524	$498	$14,026
Cameron High	Public	9-12	750 S 1st St	Cameron	54822	Barron County	Cameron School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 458-4560	279	20	13.7	30.1%	251 (90.0%)	3 (1.1%)	14 (5.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.6%)	40.8	345^th of 533 public high schools	35.3%		32.1	328^th of 431 public high schools	23.9%	17	34.4	42.2	26.6	49.2			$14,644	$183	$14,461
North Star Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	700 S 1st St	Cameron	54822	Barron County	Cameron School District	Yes	No	No	No	(715) 458-4560	38	1	27.1	57.9%	34 (89.5%)	1 (2.6%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.3%)								(n/a)							$4,242	$164	$4,078

Frequently Asked Questions about Turtle Lake High

How many students attend Turtle Lake High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 119 students attended Turtle Lake High.

What schools feed into Turtle Lake High?

Turtle Lake High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Turtle Lake Elementary

Is Turtle Lake High a good school?

Turtle Lake High ranks 272^nd of 533 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Turtle Lake High?

Students at Turtle Lake High are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Turtle Lake High in?

Turtle Lake School District

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