Is Clear Lake High a good school?

Clear Lake High ranks 236 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Clear Lake High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 198 students attended Clear Lake High.

What is the racial makeup of Clear Lake High?

Students at Clear Lake High are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Clear Lake High?

Clear Lake High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center Middle : Clear Lake Junior High

Clear Lake High

Summary:

Clear Lake High is a public high school located in Clear Lake, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 181 students. The school is part of the Clear Lake School District, which is ranked 225 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Clear Lake High has several strengths, including consistently high graduation rates of 97.0% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also has very low dropout rates, with a 0.0% dropout rate in the same year. While chronic absenteeism has increased over the years, reaching 12.3% in 2022-2023, this rate is still lower than some nearby schools, such as Unity High (31.8%) and Baldwin-Woodville High (16.7%). Additionally, Clear Lake High's test scores, particularly in the ACT/Science and Forward Exam/Social Studies, have been consistently higher than the state averages.

However, the school's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating significantly over the years, from a high of 88 out of 410 Wisconsin high schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 363 out of 415 in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's performance on test scores and other metrics varies significantly based on student subgroups, with students from disadvantaged backgrounds performing significantly worse than their peers. When compared to nearby schools, Clear Lake High generally performs better in terms of graduation rates, dropout rates, and test scores, but some schools, such as Glenwood City High and Baldwin-Woodville High, outperform Clear Lake High in certain areas.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1101 3rd St SW
Clear Lake, WI 54005-8511

(715) 263-2113

District: Clear Lake School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
236^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,742

Feeder schools for Clear Lake High:

Elementary:	Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center
Middle:	Clear Lake Junior High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 198

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.9%

Hispanic:

6.6%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clear Lake High ranks worse than 54.8% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.69. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Clear Lake 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 (89.9%), Hispanic (6.6%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clear Lake High is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare Clear Lake High employs 14.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clear Lake High is $12,742.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clear Lake High:

SchoolDigger ranks Clear Lake High 236^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Clear Lake High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Clear Lake School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clear Lake School District 225^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clear Lake High

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Rank History for all students at Clear Lake High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2008	62.83	182^nd	437	58.4%
2009	60.43	205^th	438	53.2%
2010	67.97	148^th	450	67.1%
2011	74.02	83^rd	445	81.3%
2012	40.96	356^th	452	21.2%
2013	80.39	37^th	457	91.9%
2014	74.60	93^rd	462	79.9%
2015	51.64	295^th	466	36.7%
2016	31.75	306^th	408	25.0%
2017	40.82	248^th	410	39.5%
2018	71.22	88^th	410	78.5%
2019	52.87	185^th	400	53.8%
2021	51.81	172^nd	390	55.9%
2022	22.70	335^th	391	14.3%
2023	21.23	363^rd	415	12.5%
2024	47.69	236^th	431	45.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clear Lake High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	77.46	33^rd	251	86.9%
2022	57.35	79^th	250	68.4%
2023	40.73	174^th	271	35.8%
2024	36.86	220^th	326	32.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Clear Lake High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	76.40	55^th	355	84.5%
2019	60.13	122^nd	343	64.4%
2021	60.28	119^th	332	64.2%
2022	35.13	234^th	343	31.8%
2023	24.05	274^th	329	16.7%
2024	51.21	185^th	353	47.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Clear Lake High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	66.28	98^th	373	73.7%
2019	43.77	198^th	354	44.1%
2021	45.78	178^th	334	46.7%
2022	23.52	292^nd	347	15.9%
2023	28.25	281^st	359	21.7%
2024	40.71	220^th	365	39.7%

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Rank History for White students at Clear Lake High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.77	140^th	266	47.4%
2024	38.71	196^th	300	34.7%

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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 Clear Lake High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	202	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	202
1990	195	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	196
1991	194	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	198
1992	182	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	183
1993	197	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	197
1994	199	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	199
1995	219	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	221
1996	219	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	221
1997	226	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	229
1998	238	0	3	2	6	n/a	n/a	249
1999	258	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	258
2000	237	3	1	4	3	n/a	n/a	248
2001	226	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	228
2002	224	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	229
2003	224	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	229
2004	206	2	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	215
2005	187	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	191
2006	201	2	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	209
2007	207	1	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	213
2008	223	0	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	228
2009	211	1	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	215
2010	207	1	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	215
2011	195	1	0	2	4	0	2	204
2012	172	1	0	4	2	0	5	184
2013	152	2	0	4	1	0	4	163
2014	137	1	3	3	3	0	6	153
2015	149	1	2	5	3	0	6	166
2016	162	0	2	5	4	0	6	179
2017	167	1	2	8	5	0	6	189
2018	172	0	1	8	4	0	3	188
2019	166	0	0	5	3	0	2	176
2020	162	0	1	5	1	0	3	172
2021	163	0	1	4	0	0	1	169
2022	169	0	1	4	2	0	8	184
2023	162	0	1	9	2	0	7	181
2024	178	0	0	13	2	0	5	198

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 Clear Lake High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	202	14.5	13.9	17.3
1990	196	14.5	13.5	10.2
1991	198	14.0	14.1	22.7
1992	183	14.0	13.0	21.3
1993	197	14.6	13.5	19.3
1994	199	13.8	14.4	16.6
1995	221	15.2	14.5	15.4
1996	221	15.2	14.5	15.4
1997	229	19.4	11.8	15.7
1998	249	20.6	12.1	12.9
1999	258	20.6	12.5	19.8
2000	248	20.6	12.0	21
2001	228	19.6	11.6	24.1
2002	229	19.6	11.7	18.3
2003	229	19.6	11.7	18.3
2004	215	18.6	11.6	28.8
2005	191	18.6	10.3	n/a
2006	209	16.6	12.6	n/a
2007	213	16.3	13.1	20.2
2008	228	17.8	12.8	24.1
2009	215	17.8	12.1	29.3
2010	215	10.7	19.9	34.9
2011	204	10.6	19.1	39.7
2012	184	10.3	17.7	39.1
2013	163	13.2	12.2	39.9
2014	153	12.5	12.2	38.6
2015	166	n/a	n/a	33.7
2016	179	13.0	13.7	38.5
2017	189	13.6	13.8	37
2018	188	13.9	13.4	32.4
2019	176	13.5	12.9	33.5
2020	172	13.6	12.6	36
2021	169	13.5	12.5	33.7
2022	184	13.4	13.6	39.7
2023	181	11.8	15.2	35.4
2024	198	14.7	13.3	35.4

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 Clear Lake High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	202	14.5	13.9	17.3
1990	196	14.5	13.5	10.2
1991	198	14.0	14.1	22.7
1992	183	14.0	13.0	21.3
1993	197	14.6	13.5	19.3
1994	199	13.8	14.4	16.6
1995	221	15.2	14.5	15.4
1996	221	15.2	14.5	15.4
1997	229	19.4	11.8	15.7
1998	249	20.6	12.1	12.9
1999	258	20.6	12.5	19.8
2000	248	20.6	12.0	21
2001	228	19.6	11.6	24.1
2002	229	19.6	11.7	18.3
2003	229	19.6	11.7	18.3
2004	215	18.6	11.6	28.8
2005	191	18.6	10.3	n/a
2006	209	16.6	12.6	n/a
2007	213	16.3	13.1	20.2
2008	228	17.8	12.8	24.1
2009	215	17.8	12.1	29.3
2010	215	10.7	19.9	34.9
2011	204	10.6	19.1	39.7
2012	184	10.3	17.7	39.1
2013	163	13.2	12.2	39.9
2014	153	12.5	12.2	38.6
2015	166	n/a	n/a	33.7
2016	179	13.0	13.7	38.5
2017	189	13.6	13.8	37
2018	188	13.9	13.4	32.4
2019	176	13.5	12.9	33.5
2020	172	13.6	12.6	36
2021	169	13.5	12.5	33.7
2022	184	13.4	13.6	39.7
2023	181	11.8	15.2	35.4
2024	198	14.7	13.3	35.4

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 Clear Lake High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$163 (1.4%)	$11,886 (98.6%)	$12,049
2020	$198 (1.5%)	$12,752 (98.5%)	$12,950
2021	$609 (4.8%)	$12,134 (95.2%)	$12,742

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clear Lake 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 185^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 363^rd of 415 High schools	41.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Clear Lake High)	46.2	48.1	1.9%
10th Grade Social Studies (Clear Lake School District)	46.2	48.1	1.9%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Clear Lake High)	47.8	18.6	29.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Clear Lake School District)	47.8	18.6	29.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Clear Lake High)	23.9	7	16.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Clear Lake School District)	23.9	7	16.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Clear Lake High)	37	20.9	16%
10th Grade Science (Clear Lake School District)	37	20.9	16%
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	176	181	2.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	5	9	80%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	166	162	2.4%
Two or More Races	2	7	250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.5%	35.4%	1.8%

Schools Near Clear Lake 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 Social Studies (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 Social Studies 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clear Lake High	Public	9-12	1101 3rd St SW	Clear Lake	54005	Polk County	Clear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 263-2113	198	15	13.3	35.4%	178 (89.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	47.7	236^th of 431 public high schools	45.2%		21.2	363^rd of 415 public high schools	12.5%	127	44.7	40.4	46.8	44.4	$12,742	$609	$12,134
Amery High	Public	9-12	555 Minneapolis Ave S	Amery	54001	Polk County	Amery School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 268-9771	430	32	13.6	34.9%	390 (90.7%)	6 (1.4%)	14 (3.3%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.5%)	50	224^th of 431 public high schools	48.0%		59.6	151^st of 415 public high schools	63.6%	73	34.7	45.5	46.3	58.0	$13,021	$300	$12,721
Clayton High	Public	9-12	236 Polk Ave W	Clayton	54004	Polk County	Clayton School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 948-2163	96	9	10.1	37.5%	93 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	40.6	275^th of 431 public high schools	36.2%					(n/a)	38.1	47.6	47.6	27.3	$16,037	$620	$15,417
Turtle Lake High	Public	9-12	205 Oak St N	Turtle Lake	54889	Barron County	Turtle Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 986-4470	112	12	9.1	36.6%	102 (91.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	58.1	174^th of 431 public high schools	59.6%		46.8	221^st of 415 public high schools	46.7%	47		45.0	30.0	65.6	$16,113	$606	$15,507
Prairie Farm High	Public	9-12	630 River Ave S	Prairie Farm	54762	Barron County	Prairie Farm Public School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 455-1861	137	10	13.7	40.9%	133 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51.2	212^th of 431 public high schools	50.8%		60.8	148^th of 415 public high schools	64.3%	64	47.2	41.7	38.9	64.0	$15,918	$262	$15,655
Glenwood City High	Public	9-12	850 Maple St	Glenwood City	54013	St. Croix County	Glenwood City School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 265-4266	203	16	12.9	31.5%	190 (93.6%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.5%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	88.9	25^th of 431 public high schools	94.2%		72.4	90^th of 415 public high schools	78.3%	65	65.9	65.9	61.4	63.0	$13,173	$372	$12,801
New Richmond High	Public	9-12	650 E Richmond Way	New Richmond	54017	St. Croix County	New Richmond School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 243-7451	1,086	64	16.9	25.4%	969 (89.2%)	11 (1.0%)	53 (4.9%)	11 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (3.6%)	73.5	84^th of 431 public high schools	80.5%		78.3	64^th of 415 public high schools	84.6%	20	53.4	58.7	52.7	54.7	$12,263	$269	$11,994
St Croix Correctional Center	Public	7-12	1859 N 4th St	New Richmond	54017	St. Croix County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(715) 246-6971	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Boyceville High	Public	9-12	1031 Tiffany St	Boyceville	54725	Dunn County	Boyceville Community School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 643-3647	209	15	13.5	42.6%	191 (91.4%)	3 (1.4%)	13 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	26.6	345^th of 431 public high schools	20.0%		50.5	199^th of 415 public high schools	52.0%	146	25.5	31.9	34.0	46.0	$15,224	$1,352	$13,873
Unity High	Public	9-12	1908 150th St	Balsam Lake	54810	Polk County	Unity School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 825-2131	295	21	13.8	54.2%	241 (81.7%)	3 (1.0%)	16 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	27.3	341^st of 431 public high schools	20.9%		34.5	287^th of 415 public high schools	30.8%	54	46.5	26.8	32.4	34.4	$13,344	$683	$12,660

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