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Alma High

Summary:

Alma High is a public high school located in Alma, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 65 students. As part of the Pepin Area School District, which is ranked 138 out of 424 districts in Wisconsin, Alma High has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 25% of Wisconsin high schools.

One key differentiator for Alma High is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.23%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 90.83% to 93.7% white students. Additionally, Alma High has maintained an impressive 94.4% four-year graduation rate, well above the nearby schools, which range from 93.5% to 100%. The school's dropout rate is also very low, at 0% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 0.0% to 0.3%. Alma High students consistently outperform the state and district averages in various subject areas, such as social studies and science, on the Forward Exam and ACT assessments.

While Alma High's performance is generally strong, the school has faced some challenges, such as a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.8% in 2019-2020 to 16.9% in the 2022-2023 school year. This is higher than the nearby schools, which range from 9.3% to 25.6%. Additionally, Alma High serves a population with a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 34.29% to 44.62% over the past few years. By addressing these issues and building on its strengths, Alma High can continue to provide a quality education to its students and serve as a model for other schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 S1618 State Road 35
       Alma, WI  54610-8301

(608) 685-4416

District: Alma School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,206 Help


Feeder schools for Alma High:

Elementary:    Alma Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  69

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.2%
Hispanic:
4.3%
Two or more races:
1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alma High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.31. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Alma High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.2%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alma High is 9.9. (See more...)
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Compare Alma High employs 6.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alma High is $15,206.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Alma High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Alma School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Alma School District 135th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alma High

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Rank History for all students at Alma High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.17 115th 292 60.6%
2008 69.44 117th 437 73.2%
2009 74.91 77th 438 82.4%
2010 53.37 294th 450 34.7%
2011 48.25 323rd 445 27.4%
2012 48.57 322nd 452 28.8%
2013 36.70 363rd 457 20.6%
2014 59.26 202nd 462 56.3%
2015 84.23 21st 466 95.5%
2016 48.99 210th 408 48.5%
2017 65.21 114th 410 72.2%
2018 70.62 91st 410 77.8%
2023 73.31 81st 415 80.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Alma High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.94 265th 373 29.0%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Alma High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 148 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 148
1990 143 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1991 146 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1992 154 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1993 107 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 109
1994 109 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 112
1995 121 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 125
1996 121 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 125
1997 108 0 3 0 4 n/a n/a 0 115
1998 114 1 3 0 4 n/a n/a 0 122
1999 126 1 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 131
2000 126 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2001 145 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2002 148 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2003 148 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2004 134 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2005 130 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2006 121 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2007 115 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2008 110 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2009 102 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2010 100 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2011 85 0 0 0 0 2 4 0 91
2012 79 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 84
2013 82 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 87
2014 70 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 73
2015 66 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 69
2016 71 0 1 2 0 0 3 0 77
2017 61 1 2 2 0 0 1 0 67
2018 65 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 70
2019 72 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 77
2020 75 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 79
2021 66 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 70
2022 63 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 68
2023 58 0 1 5 0 0 1 0 65
2024 65 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alma High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 148 13.3 11.1 11.5
1990 145 13.4 10.8 11.7
1991 148 12.0 12.3 15.5
1992 156 12.0 13.0 23.1
1993 109 10.1 10.8 19.3
1994 112 9.9 11.3 17
1995 125 10.1 12.4 16.8
1996 125 10.1 12.4 16.8
1997 115 10.7 10.7 n/a
1998 122 10.8 11.3 n/a
1999 131 10.9 12.0 n/a
2000 128 11.3 11.3 18.8
2001 147 12.5 11.8 n/a
2002 152 12.4 12.3 23
2003 152 12.4 12.3 23
2004 136 12.1 11.2 19.1
2005 134 11.8 11.4 n/a
2006 124 11.8 10.5 n/a
2007 116 11.2 10.4 17.2
2008 112 11.6 9.7 20.5
2009 104 11.1 9.4 18.3
2010 105 8.2 12.6 29.5
2011 91 8.0 11.3 26.4
2012 84 7.9 10.5 27.4
2013 87 8.5 10.1 31
2014 73 7.7 9.4 27.4
2015 69 n/a n/a 29
2016 77 7.0 11.0 29.9
2017 67 8.4 7.9 26.9
2018 70 8.8 7.9 24.3
2019 77 8.1 9.4 18.2
2020 79 8.5 9.2 26.6
2021 70 7.1 9.7 34.3
2022 68 7.5 9.0 42.6
2023 65 7.2 8.9 44.6
2024 69 6.9 9.9 42

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alma High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 148 13.3 11.1 11.5
1990 145 13.4 10.8 11.7
1991 148 12.0 12.3 15.5
1992 156 12.0 13.0 23.1
1993 109 10.1 10.8 19.3
1994 112 9.9 11.3 17
1995 125 10.1 12.4 16.8
1996 125 10.1 12.4 16.8
1997 115 10.7 10.7 n/a
1998 122 10.8 11.3 n/a
1999 131 10.9 12.0 n/a
2000 128 11.3 11.3 18.8
2001 147 12.5 11.8 n/a
2002 152 12.4 12.3 23
2003 152 12.4 12.3 23
2004 136 12.1 11.2 19.1
2005 134 11.8 11.4 n/a
2006 124 11.8 10.5 n/a
2007 116 11.2 10.4 17.2
2008 112 11.6 9.7 20.5
2009 104 11.1 9.4 18.3
2010 105 8.2 12.6 29.5
2011 91 8.0 11.3 26.4
2012 84 7.9 10.5 27.4
2013 87 8.5 10.1 31
2014 73 7.7 9.4 27.4
2015 69 n/a n/a 29
2016 77 7.0 11.0 29.9
2017 67 8.4 7.9 26.9
2018 70 8.8 7.9 24.3
2019 77 8.1 9.4 18.2
2020 79 8.5 9.2 26.6
2021 70 7.1 9.7 34.3
2022 68 7.5 9.0 42.6
2023 65 7.2 8.9 44.6
2024 69 6.9 9.9 42

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alma High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $493 (3.8%) $12,478 (96.2%) $12,971
2020 $470 (3.5%) $12,795 (96.5%) $13,265
2021 $426 (2.8%) $14,780 (97.2%) $15,206

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alma High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Alma High)5062.5
 12.5%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Alma School District)5062.5
 12.5%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students7765
 15.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic15
 400%
Pacific Islander00
White7258
 19.4%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.2%44.6%
 26.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alma High

In the 2023-24 school year, 69 students attended Alma High.

Alma High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alma Elementary

Students at Alma High are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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