Summary:
The 54421 zip code is home to a single high school, Colby High, which serves students in grades 9-12. Based on the available data, Colby High has consistently underperformed compared to state averages on standardized assessments across multiple subject areas over the past few years.
Colby High's statewide school rank has fluctuated between 318 and 407 out of 415-431 Wisconsin high schools, and its SchoolDigger rating is 0-1 out of 5 stars, indicating below-average performance. While the school's graduation rate is relatively high at 91.0%, its dropout rate is also higher than the state average at 1.3%. Additionally, chronic absenteeism is a concern, with 17.7% of students chronically absent.
The school's academic achievement is a significant area of concern, with proficiency rates on state assessments (Forward Exam and ACT) significantly lower than the state averages across all subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 16.88% of 10th-grade students at Colby High were proficient or better in social studies, compared to the state average of 47.67%. These academic challenges may be exacerbated by the school's high percentage of students (53.85%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. The Colby School District spends $12,303 per student, which is slightly higher than the state average, but the school's performance suggests that the resources may not be effectively allocated or utilized to support student learning and achievement.
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