Is Ellsworth High a good school?

Ellsworth High ranks 157 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ellsworth High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 527 students attended Ellsworth High.

What is the racial makeup of Ellsworth High?

Students at Ellsworth High are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Ellsworth High?

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

Ellsworth High

Summary:

Ellsworth High is a public high school located in Ellsworth, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 519 students. The school is part of the Ellsworth Community School District, which is ranked 157 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ellsworth High consistently performs above the state average in academic assessments, with 10th-grade students scoring significantly higher than the Wisconsin average in subjects like Social Studies, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school has maintained an impressive 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 94.7% to 97.5% over the past 5 years, which is well above the state average. Additionally, Ellsworth High has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 21.8% to 27.4% over the past 3 years, suggesting a more affluent student population compared to the state average and some of the nearby schools.

When compared to the nearby high schools, Elmwood High outperforms Ellsworth High in academic assessments, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. However, Ellsworth High's performance is more comparable to larger schools like River Falls High and Baldwin-Woodville High, which are also strong-performing schools in the region. Overall, Ellsworth High is a high-performing school that consistently delivers strong academic outcomes, low dropout rates, and a favorable learning environment for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

323 Hillcrest St
Ellsworth, WI 54011-4142

(715) 273-3904

District: Ellsworth Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
157^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,188

Feeder schools for Ellsworth High:

Elementary:	Ellsworth Elementary
Middle:	Ellsworth Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 527

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ellsworth High ranks better than 63.6% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.99. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ellsworth 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 (91.5%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ellsworth High is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Ellsworth High employs 37.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ellsworth High is $12,188.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ellsworth High:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellsworth High 157^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Ellsworth High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Ellsworth Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellsworth Community School District 157^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ellsworth High

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Rank History for all students at Ellsworth High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	55.28	164^th	275	40.4%
2005	70.66	81^st	287	71.8%
2007	83.94	11^th	281	96.1%
2008	73.95	77^th	437	82.4%
2009	55.30	257^th	438	41.3%
2010	70.22	119^th	450	73.6%
2011	74.06	82^nd	445	81.6%
2012	74.82	79^th	452	82.5%
2013	50.92	279^th	457	38.9%
2014	56.59	224^th	462	51.5%
2015	71.37	106^th	466	77.3%
2016	46.60	225^th	408	44.9%
2017	46.71	217^th	410	47.1%
2018	74.64	74^th	410	82.0%
2019	68.07	101^st	400	74.8%
2021	77.03	69^th	390	82.3%
2022	79.56	56^th	391	85.7%
2023	72.70	87^th	415	79.0%
2024	60.99	157^th	431	63.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ellsworth High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	71.20	44^th	255	82.7%
2023	86.73	15^th	271	94.5%
2024	58.47	121^st	326	62.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Ellsworth High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	67.62	94^th	355	73.5%
2019	54.46	151^st	343	56.0%
2021	69.60	84^th	332	74.7%
2022	77.53	48^th	343	86.0%
2024	58.89	145^th	353	58.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Ellsworth High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	75.26	69^th	373	81.5%
2019	72.69	77^th	354	78.2%
2021	74.83	58^th	334	82.6%
2022	72.79	61^st	347	82.4%
2023	48.48	183^rd	359	49.0%
2024	56.45	157^th	365	57.0%

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Rank History for White students at Ellsworth High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	68.20	68^th	261	73.9%
2019	50.66	121^st	266	54.5%
2021	71.07	54^th	266	79.7%
2022	71.21	56^th	269	79.2%
2023	66.56	68^th	271	74.9%
2024	50.46	152^nd	300	49.3%

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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 Ellsworth High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	499	3	n/a	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	505
1990	465	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	468
1991	449	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
1992	415	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	419
1993	420	1	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	428
1994	436	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	441
1995	431	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
1996	431	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
1997	641	0	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	647
1998	649	0	4	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	662
1999	674	0	6	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	691
2000	698	1	5	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	717
2001	663	1	7	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	683
2002	627	0	6	7	9	n/a	n/a	0	649
2003	627	0	6	7	9	n/a	n/a	0	649
2004	586	0	8	14	6	n/a	n/a	0	614
2005	584	0	9	10	10	n/a	n/a	0	613
2006	569	2	7	10	6	n/a	n/a	0	594
2007	564	2	5	12	7	n/a	n/a	0	590
2008	558	6	3	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	579
2009	568	5	4	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	588
2010	536	5	5	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	553
2011	543	3	3	7	0	1	11	0	568
2012	509	4	3	6	0	1	14	0	537
2013	484	2	4	6	1	1	12	0	510
2014	499	3	5	7	1	0	11	0	526
2015	478	6	2	4	1	1	12	0	504
2016	465	5	4	5	1	0	9	0	489
2017	469	3	1	6	2	0	10	0	491
2018	453	5	0	9	1	0	9	0	477
2019	460	3	1	14	1	0	9	0	488
2020	479	2	0	14	1	0	12	0	508
2021	466	2	1	14	1	0	16	0	500
2022	495	1	3	15	1	0	17	0	532
2023	484	3	1	16	1	0	13	1	519
2024	482	4	5	21	1	0	13	1	527

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 Ellsworth High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	505	27.5	18.3	7.5
1990	468	30.6	15.2	8.1
1991	453	33.6	13.4	10.6
1992	419	33.6	12.4	13.8
1993	428	30.6	14.0	10.3
1994	441	30.6	14.4	11.3
1995	435	30.6	14.2	10.6
1996	435	30.6	14.2	10.6
1997	647	34.7	18.6	8
1998	662	36.1	18.3	6.9
1999	691	37.5	18.4	11.6
2000	717	39.7	18.1	12.1
2001	683	40.9	16.7	13.6
2002	649	40.7	15.9	8.2
2003	649	40.7	15.9	8.2
2004	614	40.7	15.1	9.1
2005	613	40.0	15.3	n/a
2006	594	40.1	14.8	n/a
2007	590	36.4	16.2	19
2008	579	37.6	15.4	16.2
2009	588	37.7	15.6	21.9
2010	553	33.7	16.4	22.6
2011	568	34.1	16.6	21.1
2012	537	33.1	16.2	23.5
2013	510	34.0	14.9	22.9
2014	526	32.2	16.3	23.6
2015	504	n/a	n/a	15.9
2016	489	32.0	15.2	21.5
2017	491	33.9	14.4	23.6
2018	477	33.1	14.4	19.9
2019	488	34.1	14.3	23.2
2020	508	34.0	14.9	23.8
2021	500	34.0	14.6	27.4
2022	532	33.1	16.0	21.8
2023	519	32.8	15.7	25.2
2024	527	37.1	14.1	29

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 Ellsworth High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	505	27.5	18.3	7.5
1990	468	30.6	15.2	8.1
1991	453	33.6	13.4	10.6
1992	419	33.6	12.4	13.8
1993	428	30.6	14.0	10.3
1994	441	30.6	14.4	11.3
1995	435	30.6	14.2	10.6
1996	435	30.6	14.2	10.6
1997	647	34.7	18.6	8
1998	662	36.1	18.3	6.9
1999	691	37.5	18.4	11.6
2000	717	39.7	18.1	12.1
2001	683	40.9	16.7	13.6
2002	649	40.7	15.9	8.2
2003	649	40.7	15.9	8.2
2004	614	40.7	15.1	9.1
2005	613	40.0	15.3	n/a
2006	594	40.1	14.8	n/a
2007	590	36.4	16.2	19
2008	579	37.6	15.4	16.2
2009	588	37.7	15.6	21.9
2010	553	33.7	16.4	22.6
2011	568	34.1	16.6	21.1
2012	537	33.1	16.2	23.5
2013	510	34.0	14.9	22.9
2014	526	32.2	16.3	23.6
2015	504	n/a	n/a	15.9
2016	489	32.0	15.2	21.5
2017	491	33.9	14.4	23.6
2018	477	33.1	14.4	19.9
2019	488	34.1	14.3	23.2
2020	508	34.0	14.9	23.8
2021	500	34.0	14.6	27.4
2022	532	33.1	16.0	21.8
2023	519	32.8	15.7	25.2
2024	527	37.1	14.1	29

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 Ellsworth High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$273 (2.2%)	$11,876 (97.8%)	$12,149
2020	$262 (2.2%)	$11,489 (97.8%)	$11,751
2021	$609 (5.0%)	$11,579 (95.0%)	$12,188

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ellsworth 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 101^st of 400 High schools	Ranks 87^th of 415 High schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Ellsworth High)	68.8	64.8	4.1%
10th Grade Social Studies (Ellsworth Community School District)	68.8	64.8	4.1%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Ellsworth High)	43.4	54.1	10.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Ellsworth Community School District)	43.4	54.1	10.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Ellsworth High)	38.1	35.7	2.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Ellsworth Community School District)	38.1	35.7	2.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Ellsworth High)	35.4	35.7	0.3%
10th Grade Science (Ellsworth Community School District)	35.4	35.7	0.3%
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	488	519	6.4%
African American	3	3
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	14	16	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	460	484	5.2%
Two or More Races	9	13	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.2%	25.2%	2.1%

Schools Near Ellsworth 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 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th 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
Ellsworth High	Public	9-12	323 Hillcrest St	Ellsworth	54011	Pierce County	Ellsworth Community School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 273-3904	527	37	14.1	29.0%	482 (91.5%)	4 (0.8%)	21 (4.0%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	61	157^th of 431 public high schools	63.6%		72.7	87^th of 415 public high schools	79.0%	70	48.5	45.4	46.2								61.5		$12,188	$609	$11,579
River Falls High	Public	9-12	818 Cemetery Rd	River Falls	54022	Pierce County	River Falls School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 425-1830	1,082	68	15.9	20.1%	943 (87.2%)	16 (1.5%)	61 (5.6%)	13 (1.2%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	40 (3.7%)	77.5	69^th of 431 public high schools	84.0%		81.6	56^th of 415 public high schools	86.5%	13	59.0	54.5	53.6								59.9		$10,623	$374	$10,249
Renaissance Charter Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1355 Sunshine Ave	River Falls	54022	Pierce County	River Falls School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(715) 425-7687	41	5	8.2	43.9%	32 (78.0%)	2 (4.9%)	2 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (12.2%)								(n/a)											66.7		$15,152	$287	$14,865
Spring Valley High	Public	9-12	S1450 County Road CC	Spring Valley	54767	Pierce County	Spring Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 778-5554	182	14	13.2	20.9%	174 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	51.1	214^th of 431 public high schools	50.3%		79.5	61^st of 415 public high schools	85.3%	153	26.9	53.9	53.9								42.2		$12,941	$363	$12,578
Prescott High	Public	9-12	1010 Dexter St	Prescott	54021	Pierce County	Prescott School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 262-5389	424	28	15.3	14.6%	381 (89.9%)	4 (0.9%)	17 (4.0%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.8%)	75.7	76^th of 431 public high schools	82.4%		64.1	126^th of 415 public high schools	69.6%	50	54.8	61.5	56.7								50.5		$12,500	$176	$12,323
Plum City High	Public	6-12	907 Main St	Plum City	54761	Pierce County	Plum City School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 647-2591	120	14	8.7	37.5%	99 (82.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.0%)	44.1	257^th of 431 public high schools	40.4%		46.5	224^th of 415 public high schools	46.0%	33	43.8			60.0	46.2	66.7	70.0	53.9	66.7	66.7	42.3	58.3	$15,512	$523	$14,990
Elmwood High	Public	9-12	213 S Scott St	Elmwood	54740	Pierce County	Elmwood School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 639-2721	90	11	8.4	36.7%	83 (92.2%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	94.9	12^th of 431 public high schools	97.2%		70.8	96^th of 415 public high schools	76.9%	84	72.2	66.7	66.7								76.0		$16,640	$783	$15,857
Baldwin-Woodville High	Public	9-12	1000 13th Ave	Baldwin	54002	St. Croix County	Baldwin-Woodville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 684-3321	508	32	15.7	23.6%	452 (89.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.5%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.6%)	74.8	80^th of 431 public high schools	81.4%		76	69^th of 415 public high schools	83.4%	11	50.4	60.9	64.4								50.4		$13,463	$437	$13,027
Saint Croix Central High	Public	9-12	1751 Broadway St	Hammond	54015	St. Croix County	Saint Croix Central School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 796-5383	486	35	13.8	19.8%	442 (90.9%)	3 (0.6%)	20 (4.1%)	11 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.9%)	69.5	105^th of 431 public high schools	75.6%		38.6	267^th of 415 public high schools	35.7%	162	52.8	50.4	50.4								61.0		$12,740	$71	$12,670

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