Is Amherst High a good school?

Amherst High ranks 146 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Amherst High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 354 students attended Amherst High.

What is the racial makeup of Amherst High?

Students at Amherst High are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Amherst High?

Amherst High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Amherst Elementary Middle : Amherst Middle

Amherst High

Summary:

Amherst High is a public high school located in Amherst, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 341 students. It is part of the Tomorrow River School District, which is ranked 208 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Amherst High has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 94.6% to 97.2% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average and comparing favorably to the nearby schools like Wild Rose High and Little Wolf High. The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 2.0% over the past five years, much lower than the state average and the nearby schools. However, Amherst High has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, from 1.6% in 2019-2020 to 14.8% in 2022-2023, which is still lower than the nearby schools but warrants further investigation.

Academically, Amherst High consistently outperforms the state and district averages in various standardized tests, including the Forward Exam and ACT. For example, in 2023-2024, Amherst High's 10th-grade students scored 60.24% proficient or better in Social Studies, compared to the state average of 45.08%. This strong academic performance may be attributed to the school's relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranging from 18.93% to 22.22% over the past three years, lower than the nearby schools. However, the school's ranking for specific student subgroups, such as White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is lower than the overall school ranking, indicating potential equity issues that the school may need to address.

Detail:

Public 9-12

357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406-9102

(715) 824-5522

District: Tomorrow River School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
146^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,959

Feeder schools for Amherst High:

Elementary:	Amherst Elementary
Middle:	Amherst Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 354

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Amherst High ranks better than 66.1% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.56. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Amherst High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), Hispanic (2.3%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Amherst High is 12.2. (See more...)

Compare Amherst High employs 28.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Amherst High is $12,959.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Amherst High:

SchoolDigger ranks Amherst High 146^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Amherst High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Tomorrow River School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tomorrow River School District 208^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Amherst High

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Rank History for all students at Amherst High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2006	76.23	47^th	292	83.9%
2007	55.63	186^th	281	33.8%
2008	48.93	305^th	437	30.2%
2009	69.51	117^th	438	73.3%
2010	68.96	136^th	450	69.8%
2011	57.22	255^th	445	42.7%
2012	84.94	8^th	452	98.2%
2013	44.80	318^th	457	30.4%
2014	57.96	213^th	462	53.9%
2015	56.03	261^st	466	44.0%
2016	40.10	264^th	408	35.3%
2017	31.86	290^th	410	29.3%
2018	61.87	132^nd	410	67.8%
2019	45.32	223^rd	400	44.3%
2021	43.18	218^th	390	44.1%
2022	65.46	118^th	391	69.8%
2023	66.71	110^th	415	73.5%
2024	62.56	146^th	431	66.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Amherst High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	25.36	209^th	251	16.7%
2022	54.87	90^th	250	64.0%
2023	75.15	39^th	271	85.6%
2024	65.82	80^th	326	75.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Amherst High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	40.39	236^th	355	33.5%
2019	52.65	162^nd	343	52.8%
2021	69.95	83^rd	332	75.0%
2022	61.36	130^th	343	62.1%
2023	61.05	124^th	329	62.3%
2024	64.66	113^th	353	68.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Amherst High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	75.91	67^th	373	82.0%
2019	32.03	260^th	354	26.6%
2021	41.21	204^th	334	38.9%
2022	65.08	93^rd	347	73.2%
2023	65.52	86^th	359	76.0%
2024	56.55	153^rd	365	58.1%

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Rank History for White students at Amherst High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	28.22	199^th	266	25.2%
2022	48.51	120^th	269	55.4%
2024	44.35	168^th	300	44.0%

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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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Amherst High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	249	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	249
1990	226	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	226
1991	238	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	238
1992	259	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	260
1993	257	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	259
1994	274	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	276
1995	309	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	312
1996	309	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	312
1997	317	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	318
1998	331	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	331
1999	326	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	326
2000	308	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	310
2001	299	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	301
2002	284	1	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	290
2003	284	1	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	290
2004	273	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	276
2005	249	1	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	254
2006	250	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	254
2007	249	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	253
2008	265	1	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	272
2009	274	2	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	282
2010	285	2	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	291
2011	276	1	1	3	1	0	1	283
2012	272	1	1	3	1	0	2	280
2013	270	0	0	7	1	0	3	281
2014	264	0	1	8	0	0	2	275
2015	291	0	1	9	1	0	1	303
2016	317	0	1	8	2	0	3	331
2017	311	3	1	7	2	0	2	326
2018	322	0	2	10	2	0	3	339
2019	309	0	2	7	3	0	8	329
2020	290	2	1	11	3	0	7	314
2021	317	4	2	13	1	0	5	342
2022	317	5	2	9	1	0	4	338
2023	321	7	2	9	0	0	2	341
2024	332	4	3	8	0	1	6	354

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 Amherst High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	249	21.3	11.6	32.1
1990	226	22.6	10.0	13.3
1991	238	24.7	9.6	10.1
1992	260	23.1	11.2	18.1
1993	259	24.2	10.7	13.5
1994	276	24.0	11.5	20.7
1995	312	27.2	11.5	12.8
1996	312	27.2	11.5	12.8
1997	318	28.7	11.1	12.6
1998	331	29.2	11.3	10.3
1999	326	27.3	11.9	16.3
2000	310	29.7	10.4	15.2
2001	301	24.5	12.3	16.9
2002	290	23.0	12.6	15.9
2003	290	23.0	12.6	15.9
2004	276	23.2	11.9	13.4
2005	254	21.6	11.8	n/a
2006	254	20.9	12.2	n/a
2007	253	20.8	12.2	14.6
2008	272	21.4	12.7	16.5
2009	282	23.5	12.0	14.9
2010	291	22.6	12.8	18.2
2011	283	23.4	12.0	20.1
2012	280	22.9	12.2	22.1
2013	281	23.1	12.1	24.2
2014	275	23.4	11.7	25.5
2015	303	n/a	n/a	28.1
2016	331	23.0	14.3	25.4
2017	326	23.0	14.1	21.8
2018	339	24.0	14.0	18
2019	329	25.6	12.8	21.3
2020	314	25.7	12.2	20.7
2021	342	27.8	12.2	22.2
2022	338	27.2	12.4	18.9
2023	341	28.9	11.7	21.4
2024	354	28.8	12.2	24.6

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 Amherst High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	249	21.3	11.6	32.1
1990	226	22.6	10.0	13.3
1991	238	24.7	9.6	10.1
1992	260	23.1	11.2	18.1
1993	259	24.2	10.7	13.5
1994	276	24.0	11.5	20.7
1995	312	27.2	11.5	12.8
1996	312	27.2	11.5	12.8
1997	318	28.7	11.1	12.6
1998	331	29.2	11.3	10.3
1999	326	27.3	11.9	16.3
2000	310	29.7	10.4	15.2
2001	301	24.5	12.3	16.9
2002	290	23.0	12.6	15.9
2003	290	23.0	12.6	15.9
2004	276	23.2	11.9	13.4
2005	254	21.6	11.8	n/a
2006	254	20.9	12.2	n/a
2007	253	20.8	12.2	14.6
2008	272	21.4	12.7	16.5
2009	282	23.5	12.0	14.9
2010	291	22.6	12.8	18.2
2011	283	23.4	12.0	20.1
2012	280	22.9	12.2	22.1
2013	281	23.1	12.1	24.2
2014	275	23.4	11.7	25.5
2015	303	n/a	n/a	28.1
2016	331	23.0	14.3	25.4
2017	326	23.0	14.1	21.8
2018	339	24.0	14.0	18
2019	329	25.6	12.8	21.3
2020	314	25.7	12.2	20.7
2021	342	27.8	12.2	22.2
2022	338	27.2	12.4	18.9
2023	341	28.9	11.7	21.4
2024	354	28.8	12.2	24.6

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 Amherst High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$330 (2.8%)	$11,398 (97.2%)	$11,728
2020	$290 (2.3%)	$12,079 (97.7%)	$12,368
2021	$417 (3.2%)	$12,542 (96.8%)	$12,959

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Amherst 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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 223^rd of 400 High schools	Ranks 110^th of 415 High schools	29.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Amherst High)	32.9	51.8	18.9%
10th Grade Social Studies (Tomorrow River School District)	32.9	51.8	18.9%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Amherst High)	42.5	54	11.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Tomorrow River School District)	42.5	54	11.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Amherst High)	32.9	32.2	0.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Tomorrow River School District)	32.9	32.2	0.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Amherst High)	34.3	40.2	6%
10th Grade Science (Tomorrow River School District)	34.3	40.2	6%
10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	32.7	31.7	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	329	341	3.6%
African American	0	7
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	7	9	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	309	321	3.9%
Two or More Races	8	2	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.3%	21.4%	0.1%

Schools Near Amherst High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)		Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)		Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Amherst High	Public	9-12	357 N Main St	Amherst	54406	Portage County	Tomorrow River School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 824-5522	354	29	12.2	24.6%	332 (93.8%)	4 (1.1%)	8 (2.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	62.6	146^th of 431 public high schools	66.1%		66.7	110^th of 415 public high schools	73.5%	36	57.5	36.8	49.4						60.2		$12,959	$417	$12,542
Central Sands Community High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3995 County Rd K	Amherst	54406	Portage County	Central Sands Community High School Inc	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(715) 281-4776	30	2	15.0		27 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Iola-Scandinavia High	Public	7-12	540 S Jackson St	Iola	54945	Waupaca County	Iola-Scandinavia School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 445-2411	283	24	11.9	30.0%	261 (92.2%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.9%)	64.2	135^th of 431 public high schools	68.7%		38.9	264^th of 415 public high schools	36.4%	129	50.0	52.3	54.6	48.7	52.3	43.2	47.7	52.3	46.7	43.2	$13,940	$524	$13,416
Waupaca High	Public	9-12	E 2325 King Rd	Waupaca	54981	Waupaca County	Waupaca School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 258-4131	605	44	13.7	34.0%	545 (90.1%)	4 (0.7%)	33 (5.5%)	5 (0.8%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.3%)	62.6	148^th of 431 public high schools	65.7%		63.9	128^th of 415 public high schools	69.2%	20	54.7	48.0	45.3						52.6		$15,500	$859	$14,641
Rosholt High	Public	9-12	346 W Randolph St	Rosholt	54473	Portage County	Rosholt School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 677-4541	155	14	11.4	15.5%	149 (96.1%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	27.5	340^th of 431 public high schools	21.1%		48.1	214^th of 415 public high schools	48.4%	126	20.5	36.4	27.3						57.6		$15,053	$471	$14,582
Almond-Bancroft High	Public	9-12	1336 Elm St	Almond	54909	Portage County	Almond-Bancroft School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 366-2941	108	12	8.7	41.7%	77 (71.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (26.9%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24	362^nd of 431 public high schools	16.0%		32.6	299^th of 415 public high schools	28.0%	63	30.4		26.1						42.3		$15,215	$940	$14,275
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning	Public	9-12	1900 W Zinda Dr	Stevens Point	54481	Portage County	Stevens Point Area Public School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 345-5592	69	5	12.7	73.9%	47 (68.1%)	2 (2.9%)	12 (17.4%)	3 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.8%)								(n/a)											$14,189	$1,413	$12,777
Stevens Point Area Senior High	Public	10-12	1201 N Point Dr	Stevens Point	54481	Portage County	Stevens Point Area Public School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 345-5400	1,458	94	15.5	33.7%	1,136 (77.9%)	27 (1.9%)	131 (9.0%)	110 (7.5%)	7 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (2.9%)	58.6	172^nd of 431 public high schools	60.1%		40.8	253^rd of 415 public high schools	39.0%	81	48.2	46.5	48.6						50.3		$14,357	$923	$13,435
Point of Discovery School	Public, Charter	7-12	1900 W Zinda Dr	Stevens Point	54481	Portage County	Stevens Point Area Public School District	Yes	No	No	No	(715) 345-5566	127	9	13.5	48.0%	109 (85.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.9%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.5%)								(n/a)				44.4	38.9	55.6	16.7	50.0	83.3	55.6	$15,243	$1,052	$14,191
Little Wolf High	Public	9-12	515 E 4th St	Manawa	54949	Waupaca County	Manawa School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 596-5800	193	16	12.3	32.6%	180 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	38.1	290^th of 431 public high schools	32.7%		49.4	207^th of 415 public high schools	50.1%	83	46.8	31.9	44.7						35.1		$12,628	$693	$11,935

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Schools Near Amherst High

Amherst High

Central Sands Community High School

Iola-Scandinavia High

Waupaca High

Rosholt High

Almond-Bancroft High

Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning

Stevens Point Area Senior High

Point of Discovery School

Little Wolf High

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