Serving 295 students in grades 9-12, Nekoosa 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nekoosa High School's student population of 295 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nekoosa 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 Nekoosa High School is 0.35, 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
#1654 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
80%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nekoosa High School's ranking?
Nekoosa High School is ranked #1654 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Nekoosa High School often compared to?
Nekoosa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln High School, John Edwards High School, Royall High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nekoosa High School?
The graduation rate of Nekoosa High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Nekoosa High School?
295 students attend Nekoosa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Nekoosa High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nekoosa High School?
Nekoosa High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nekoosa High School offer ?
Nekoosa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nekoosa High School part of?
Nekoosa High School is part of Nekoosa School District.
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