Serving 144 students in grades 6-12, Northwood High/middle 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 10-14% (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 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwood High/middle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Northwood High/middle's student population of 144 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northwood High/middle 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 Northwood High/middle is 0.27, 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
#1757 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
85%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
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 Northwood High/middle's ranking?
Northwood High/middle is ranked #1757 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 Northwood High/middle?
The graduation rate of Northwood High/middle is 80-89%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Northwood High/middle?
144 students attend Northwood High/middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Northwood High/middle students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood High/middle?
Northwood High/middle has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwood High/middle offer ?
Northwood High/middle offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwood High/middle part of?
Northwood High/middle is part of Northwood School District.
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