Serving 119 students in grades 9-12, Turtle Lake 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Turtle Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Turtle Lake High School's student population of 119 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Turtle Lake 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 Turtle Lake High School is 0.19, 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
#1385 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turtle Lake High School's ranking?
Turtle Lake High School is ranked #1385 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Turtle Lake High School often compared to?
Turtle Lake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Farm High School, Prairie Farm Middle School, Barron High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Turtle Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Turtle Lake High School is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Turtle Lake High School?
119 students attend Turtle Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Turtle Lake High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turtle Lake High School?
Turtle Lake High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Turtle Lake High School offer ?
Turtle Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Turtle Lake High School part of?
Turtle Lake High School is part of Turtle Lake School District.
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