Best High Schools in Zip Code 53960

There is only one high school located in zip code 53960 - Rio Middle/High School, which serves grades 6-12 and is part of the Rio Community School District. This small school of 187 students has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 30-50% of Wisconsin high schools over the past three years and boasting a high graduation rate and low dropout rate.

Rio Middle/High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students scoring above the state average in many subject areas on the Forward Exam and ACT assessments, particularly in 8th grade social studies and science where over 90% of students are proficient. The school also benefits from a low 9.4 student-teacher ratio, indicating small class sizes. However, the school's math proficiency rates, especially in 6th and 7th grade, are slightly below the state average and could be an area for improvement.

While 36.9% of Rio Middle/High School students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a moderate level of economic disadvantage, the school's overall performance is impressive. With a 91.0% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.3% dropout rate, Rio Middle/High School is delivering quality education to its students. The school's only area of concern is its 17.7% chronic absenteeism rate, which is somewhat higher than desired and could benefit from targeted interventions to improve student attendance.