Waupaca High

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Waupaca High ranks 128 th of 415 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public 9-12

E 2325 King Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981

(715) 258-4131

District: Waupaca School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
128^th of 415 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,500

Feeder schools for Waupaca High:

Elementary:	Waupaca Learning Center Elementary
Middle:	Waupaca Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 602

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.0%

Hispanic:

4.8%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waupaca High ranks better than 69.2% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.92. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Waupaca High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91%), Hispanic (4.8%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waupaca High is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Waupaca High employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waupaca High is $15,500.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Waupaca High:

SchoolDigger ranks Waupaca High 128^th of 415 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Waupaca High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

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White students:

Waupaca School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waupaca School District 83^rd of 424 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waupaca High

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Rank History for all students at Waupaca High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	54.71	166^th	275	39.6%
2005	62.49	127^th	287	55.7%
2006	69.51	87^th	292	70.2%
2007	68.14	105^th	281	62.6%
2008	55.65	251^st	437	42.6%
2009	53.13	275^th	438	37.2%
2010	70.75	115^th	450	74.4%
2011	51.26	298^th	445	33.0%
2012	62.47	199^th	452	56.0%
2013	54.60	247^th	457	46.0%
2014	46.65	309^th	462	33.1%
2015	57.82	251^st	466	46.1%
2016	42.21	248^th	408	39.2%
2017	49.34	200^th	410	51.2%
2018	60.68	139^th	410	66.1%
2019	54.41	173^rd	400	56.8%
2021	60.94	136^th	390	65.1%
2022	57.35	151^st	391	61.4%
2023	63.92	128^th	415	69.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waupaca High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	68.29	53^rd	255	79.2%
2019	28.64	195^th	251	22.3%
2021	53.59	92^nd	226	59.3%
2022	48.86	116^th	250	53.6%
2023	47.34	133^rd	271	50.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Waupaca High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	49.94	183^rd	355	48.5%
2019	51.95	165^th	343	51.9%
2021	36.25	220^th	332	33.7%
2022	39.40	208^th	343	39.4%
2023	54.77	145^th	329	55.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Waupaca High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	64.28	106^th	373	71.6%
2019	51.24	158^th	354	55.4%
2021	73.82	62^nd	334	81.4%
2022	68.11	76^th	347	78.1%
2023	65.82	84^th	359	76.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waupaca High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	64.81	25^th	86	70.9%
2023	54.93	38^th	97	60.8%

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Rank History for White students at Waupaca High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	52.64	108^th	261	58.6%
2019	45.89	135^th	266	49.2%
2021	51.78	115^th	266	56.8%
2022	43.61	139^th	269	48.3%
2023	49.24	129^th	271	52.4%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Waupaca High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	658	3	4	4	2	n/a	n/a	671
1989	646	1	2	9	1	n/a	n/a	659
1990	660	1	2	10	1	n/a	n/a	674
1991	638	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	648
1992	677	1	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	690
1993	704	1	2	11	4	n/a	n/a	722
1994	708	4	5	9	5	n/a	n/a	731
1995	776	1	5	10	0	n/a	n/a	792
1996	776	1	5	10	0	n/a	n/a	792
1997	807	3	6	10	1	n/a	n/a	827
1998	844	2	3	13	2	n/a	n/a	864
1999	846	2	2	14	2	n/a	n/a	866
2000	844	1	3	20	0	n/a	n/a	868
2001	849	3	5	22	0	n/a	n/a	879
2002	853	4	6	17	6	n/a	n/a	886
2003	853	4	6	17	6	n/a	n/a	886
2004	827	3	7	15	8	n/a	n/a	860
2005	799	5	6	17	11	n/a	n/a	838
2006	777	5	9	17	14	n/a	n/a	822
2007	813	4	6	18	19	n/a	n/a	860
2008	801	8	4	23	26	n/a	n/a	862
2009	796	8	3	26	16	n/a	n/a	849
2010	754	10	2	25	14	n/a	n/a	805
2011	748	3	1	29	9	0	14	804
2012	713	7	3	26	7	2	11	769
2013	659	7	2	29	8	2	12	719
2014	663	11	3	28	7	3	9	724
2015	627	6	5	30	4	2	14	688
2016	602	5	2	28	4	1	14	656
2017	614	5	3	38	1	1	13	675
2018	609	4	4	34	2	1	13	667
2019	585	5	7	31	1	1	10	640
2020	570	3	7	37	2	1	10	630
2021	538	3	7	27	1	0	12	588
2022	526	1	4	32	1	0	14	578
2023	548	4	2	29	4	0	15	602

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waupaca High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	671	40.6	16.5	14.2
1989	659	39.5	16.6	9.7
1990	674	45.5	14.8	9.5
1991	648	46.7	13.8	14.4
1992	690	47.2	14.6	13.5
1993	722	47.4	15.2	12.2
1994	731	51.9	14.1	11.2
1995	792	54.4	14.6	14.1
1996	792	54.4	14.6	14.1
1997	827	55.4	14.9	13.7
1998	864	57.0	15.2	11.8
1999	866	58.2	14.9	21.7
2000	868	57.4	15.1	18.9
2001	879	58.3	15.1	20.3
2002	886	58.6	15.1	19.8
2003	886	58.6	15.1	19.8
2004	860	59.3	14.5	21.7
2005	838	58.3	14.4	n/a
2006	822	57.9	14.2	n/a
2007	860	58.9	14.6	26.6
2008	862	58.9	14.6	24.1
2009	849	58.4	14.5	21.6
2010	805	42.5	18.9	27
2011	804	38.9	20.6	26.7
2012	769	36.9	20.7	29.8
2013	719	47.4	15.1	34.9
2014	724	47.8	15.1	38.3
2015	688	n/a	n/a	38.8
2016	656	47.0	13.9	37.5
2017	675	45.6	14.7	34.8
2018	667	46.3	14.3	37
2019	640	47.5	13.4	31.1
2020	630	47.0	13.4	32.7
2021	588	45.1	13.0	39.3
2022	578	45.2	12.7	38.6
2023	602	42.0	14.3	36.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waupaca High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	671	40.6	16.5	14.2
1989	659	39.5	16.6	9.7
1990	674	45.5	14.8	9.5
1991	648	46.7	13.8	14.4
1992	690	47.2	14.6	13.5
1993	722	47.4	15.2	12.2
1994	731	51.9	14.1	11.2
1995	792	54.4	14.6	14.1
1996	792	54.4	14.6	14.1
1997	827	55.4	14.9	13.7
1998	864	57.0	15.2	11.8
1999	866	58.2	14.9	21.7
2000	868	57.4	15.1	18.9
2001	879	58.3	15.1	20.3
2002	886	58.6	15.1	19.8
2003	886	58.6	15.1	19.8
2004	860	59.3	14.5	21.7
2005	838	58.3	14.4	n/a
2006	822	57.9	14.2	n/a
2007	860	58.9	14.6	26.6
2008	862	58.9	14.6	24.1
2009	849	58.4	14.5	21.6
2010	805	42.5	18.9	27
2011	804	38.9	20.6	26.7
2012	769	36.9	20.7	29.8
2013	719	47.4	15.1	34.9
2014	724	47.8	15.1	38.3
2015	688	n/a	n/a	38.8
2016	656	47.0	13.9	37.5
2017	675	45.6	14.7	34.8
2018	667	46.3	14.3	37
2019	640	47.5	13.4	31.1
2020	630	47.0	13.4	32.7
2021	588	45.1	13.0	39.3
2022	578	45.2	12.7	38.6
2023	602	42.0	14.3	36.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Waupaca High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$485 (3.0%)	$15,911 (97.0%)	$16,397
2020	$171 (1.2%)	$13,989 (98.8%)	$14,160
2021	$859 (5.5%)	$14,641 (94.5%)	$15,500

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waupaca High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 173^rd of 400 High schools	Ranks 128^th of 415 High schools	12.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Waupaca High)	38.4	47.4	9%
10th Grade Social Studies (Waupaca School District)	38.4	47.4	9%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Waupaca High)	41.1	54.2	13.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Waupaca School District)	41.1	54.2	13.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Waupaca High)	30.4	38.2	7.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Waupaca School District)	30.4	38.2	7.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Waupaca High)	45.2	34.4	10.9%
10th Grade Science (Waupaca School District)	45.2	34.4	10.9%
10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	32.7	31.7	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	640	602	5.9%
African American	5	4	20%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	7	2	71.4%
Hispanic	31	29	6.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	585	548	6.3%
Two or More Races	10	15	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.1%	36.4%	5.3%

Schools Near Waupaca High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ACT English Language Arts (2023)	ACT Mathematics (2023)	ACT Science (2023)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2023)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2023)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2023)		Forward Exam Science (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th 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
Waupaca High	Public	9-12	E 2325 King Rd	Waupaca	54981	Waupaca County	Waupaca School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(715) 258-4131	602	42	14.3	36.4%	548 (91.0%)	4 (0.7%)	29 (4.8%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.5%)	63.9	128^th of 415 public high schools	69.2%		57.3	151^st of 391 public high schools	61.4%	23	54.2	38.2	34.4								47.4		$15,500	$859	$14,641
Weyauwega High	Public	9-12	500 E Ann St	Weyauwega	54983	Waupaca County	Weyauwega-Fremont School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(920) 867-8960	290	18	16.2	40.3%	256 (88.3%)	3 (1.0%)	23 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.1%)	31.5	306^th of 415 public high schools	26.3%		14.7	370^th of 391 public high schools	5.4%	64	25.9	11.1	24.1								56.0		$13,350	$532	$12,818
Iola-Scandinavia High	Public	7-12	540 S Jackson St	Iola	54945	Waupaca County	Iola-Scandinavia School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(715) 445-2411	288	25	11.7	31.6%	270 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	38.9	264^th of 415 public high schools	36.4%		45.1	205^th of 391 public high schools	47.6%	59	31.0	28.6	16.7		42.2	43.5		22.2	10.9	60.9	63.6	47.8	$13,940	$524	$13,416
Amherst High	Public	9-12	357 N Main St	Amherst	54406	Portage County	Tomorrow River School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(715) 824-5522	341	29	11.7	21.4%	321 (94.1%)	7 (2.1%)	9 (2.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	66.7	110^th of 415 public high schools	73.5%		65.5	118^th of 391 public high schools	69.8%	8	54.0	32.2	40.2								51.8		$12,959	$417	$12,542
Wild Rose High	Public	6-12	600 Park Ave	Wild Rose	54984	Waushara County	Wild Rose School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(920) 622-4201	273	23	11.8	48.4%	236 (86.4%)	3 (1.1%)	24 (8.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	36.7	277^th of 415 public high schools	33.3%		45.9	199^th of 391 public high schools	49.1%	78			21.9	37.5	48.4	25.6	45.0	45.2	18.6	67.4	46.3	51.2	$13,630	$794	$12,835
Little Wolf High	Public	9-12	515 E 4th St	Manawa	54949	Waupaca County	Manawa School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(920) 596-5800	205	15	13.8	29.3%	191 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	49.4	207^th of 415 public high schools	50.1%		49.4	186^th of 391 public high schools	52.4%	21	39.3	28.6	30.4								61.7		$12,628	$693	$11,935
Almond-Bancroft High	Public	9-12	1336 Elm St	Almond	54909	Portage County	Almond-Bancroft School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(715) 366-2941	110	13	8.7	42.7%	81 (73.6%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (25.5%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.6	299^th of 415 public high schools	28.0%		50.6	179^th of 391 public high schools	54.2%	120			37.5								14.8		$15,215	$940	$14,275
New London High	Public	9-12	1700 Klatt Rd	New London	54961	Waupaca County	New London School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(920) 982-8420	674	45	14.9	28.3%	595 (88.3%)	11 (1.6%)	53 (7.9%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.5%)	50.2	201^st of 415 public high schools	51.6%		38.5	247^th of 391 public high schools	36.8%	46	35.6	31.5	33.6								53.7		$11,332	$535	$10,797
Catalyst Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	709 S Shawano St	New London	54961	Waupaca County	New London School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(920) 982-8686	36	2	18.0	69.4%	30 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)								(n/a)													$15,762	$1,907	$13,855
Redgranite Correctional Institute	Public	12	1006 County Road EE	Redgranite	54970	Waushara County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(920) 566-3126	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Waupaca High

What is the racial makeup of Waupaca High?

Students at Waupaca High are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Waupaca High in?

Waupaca School District

How many students attend Waupaca High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 602 students attended Waupaca High.

What schools feed into Waupaca High?

Waupaca High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Waupaca Learning Center Elementary
Middle : Waupaca Middle

Is Waupaca High a good school?

Waupaca High ranks 128^th of 415 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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