Serving 131 students in grades 9-12, Bruce High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bruce High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bruce High School's student population of 131 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bruce High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bruce High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1607 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
95%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bruce High School's ranking?
Bruce High School is ranked #1607 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Bruce High School often compared to?
Bruce High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flambeau High School, Ladysmith High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bruce High School?
The graduation rate of Bruce High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bruce High School?
131 students attend Bruce High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bruce High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bruce High School?
Bruce High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bruce High School offer ?
Bruce High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bruce High School part of?
Bruce High School is part of Bruce School District.
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