Kiel High

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Kiel High ranks 130 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kiel High is a public high school located in Kiel, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 379 students. The school is part of the Kiel Area School District, which is ranked 72 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Kiel High is a standout performer, consistently maintaining very high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 96.6% to 99.0% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. The school also has exceptionally low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.2% over the same period, well below the state average. Kiel High students consistently outperform the state and district averages in various standardized tests, including the Forward Exam and ACT, with proficiency rates in ACT English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science all above 54%, compared to the state averages of 45.65%, 42.37%, and 43.55%, respectively.

While Kiel High's performance is generally stronger than nearby schools like Hilbert High, Reedsville Junior/Senior High School, and Howards Grove High, in terms of graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism, the school could potentially improve in a few areas, such as increasing the proficiency rates in social studies and addressing the lower performance of low socioeconomic status students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

210 Raider Hts
Kiel, WI 53042-1747

(920) 894-2263

District: Kiel Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
130^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,323

Feeder schools for Kiel High:

Elementary:	Zielanis Elementary
Middle:	Kiel Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 392

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.5%

Hispanic:

8.4%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kiel High ranks better than 69.8% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.03. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kiel 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 (87.5%), Hispanic (8.4%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kiel High is 16.4. (See more...)

Compare Kiel High employs 23.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kiel High is $13,323.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kiel High:

SchoolDigger ranks Kiel High 130^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Kiel High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Kiel Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kiel Area School District 72^nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kiel High

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Rank History for all students at Kiel High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	60.16	135^th	275	50.9%
2007	70.34	90^th	281	68.0%
2008	58.51	224^th	437	48.7%
2009	64.09	163^rd	438	62.8%
2010	68.76	139^th	450	69.1%
2011	61.23	209^th	445	53.0%
2012	68.99	127^th	452	71.9%
2013	63.89	152^nd	457	66.7%
2014	66.26	139^th	462	69.9%
2015	56.54	258^th	466	44.6%
2016	47.45	220^th	408	46.1%
2017	45.32	222^nd	410	45.9%
2018	48.02	208^th	410	49.3%
2019	30.18	308^th	400	23.0%
2021	25.56	307^th	390	21.3%
2022	49.41	185^th	391	52.7%
2023	58.87	157^th	415	62.2%
2024	65.03	130^th	431	69.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kiel High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	33.22	183^rd	250	26.8%
2024	45.86	184^th	326	43.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Kiel High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	41.13	211^th	343	38.5%
2021	39.38	204^th	332	38.6%
2022	59.79	139^th	343	59.5%
2023	69.79	78^th	329	76.3%
2024	62.62	122^nd	353	65.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Kiel High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	37.86	240^th	373	35.7%
2019	33.03	252^nd	354	28.8%
2021	16.90	309^th	334	7.5%
2022	46.43	183^rd	347	47.3%
2023	46.32	200^th	359	44.3%
2024	63.27	116^th	365	68.2%

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Rank History for White students at Kiel High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	37.39	160^th	261	38.7%
2019	21.41	229^th	266	13.9%
2021	17.50	240^th	266	9.8%
2023	52.58	113^th	271	58.3%
2024	53.89	129^th	300	57.0%

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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 Kiel High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	439	3	6	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	448
1990	426	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	430
1991	399	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	401
1992	403	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	405
1993	410	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	410
1994	461	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	463
1995	512	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	512
1996	512	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	512
1997	515	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	515
1998	498	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	498
1999	501	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	506
2000	499	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	505
2001	507	3	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	516
2002	521	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	529
2003	521	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	529
2004	549	2	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	556
2005	522	3	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	528
2006	494	2	6	5	1	n/a	n/a	508
2007	504	5	6	4	2	n/a	n/a	521
2008	487	3	6	6	3	n/a	n/a	505
2009	480	3	6	8	1	n/a	n/a	498
2010	442	6	7	7	3	n/a	n/a	465
2011	425	3	4	8	0	1	14	455
2012	417	3	4	10	0	0	11	445
2013	412	1	5	13	0	0	13	444
2014	407	0	3	16	0	0	12	438
2015	426	1	4	15	0	0	8	454
2016	425	2	2	15	1	0	10	455
2017	414	1	2	17	1	0	9	444
2018	407	1	2	15	3	0	12	440
2019	378	5	3	18	1	0	11	416
2020	359	4	3	10	1	0	13	390
2021	299	5	4	14	1	0	11	334
2022	343	5	3	16	0	0	11	378
2023	337	5	2	23	0	0	12	379
2024	343	4	1	33	0	0	11	392

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 Kiel High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	448	30.3	14.7	4.7
1990	430	31.1	13.8	2.6
1991	401	32.7	12.2	5.5
1992	405	31.5	12.8	7.4
1993	410	33.3	12.3	5.6
1994	463	32.4	14.3	4.5
1995	512	36.3	14.1	4.1
1996	512	36.3	14.1	4.1
1997	515	31.8	16.2	4.1
1998	498	30.7	16.2	5.4
1999	506	30.7	16.5	8.7
2000	505	32.4	15.6	7.9
2001	516	32.3	16.0	8.1
2002	529	32.8	16.1	6.2
2003	529	32.8	16.1	6.2
2004	556	34.7	16.0	5
2005	528	34.2	15.4	n/a
2006	508	33.2	15.3	n/a
2007	521	33.4	15.6	6.9
2008	505	35.4	14.3	8.1
2009	498	35.5	14.0	11
2010	465	36.8	12.6	17.2
2011	455	35.5	12.7	18.2
2012	445	30.4	14.6	17.1
2013	444	29.0	15.2	21.8
2014	438	29.3	14.9	21.7
2015	454	n/a	n/a	19.8
2016	455	30.0	15.1	19.1
2017	444	30.2	14.6	12.6
2018	440	30.0	14.6	14.5
2019	416	28.4	14.6	16.6
2020	390	27.1	14.3	15.6
2021	334	24.8	13.4	18.3
2022	378	26.0	14.5	15.6
2023	379	25.8	14.6	22.2
2024	392	23.8	16.4	18.9

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 Kiel High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	448	30.3	14.7	4.7
1990	430	31.1	13.8	2.6
1991	401	32.7	12.2	5.5
1992	405	31.5	12.8	7.4
1993	410	33.3	12.3	5.6
1994	463	32.4	14.3	4.5
1995	512	36.3	14.1	4.1
1996	512	36.3	14.1	4.1
1997	515	31.8	16.2	4.1
1998	498	30.7	16.2	5.4
1999	506	30.7	16.5	8.7
2000	505	32.4	15.6	7.9
2001	516	32.3	16.0	8.1
2002	529	32.8	16.1	6.2
2003	529	32.8	16.1	6.2
2004	556	34.7	16.0	5
2005	528	34.2	15.4	n/a
2006	508	33.2	15.3	n/a
2007	521	33.4	15.6	6.9
2008	505	35.4	14.3	8.1
2009	498	35.5	14.0	11
2010	465	36.8	12.6	17.2
2011	455	35.5	12.7	18.2
2012	445	30.4	14.6	17.1
2013	444	29.0	15.2	21.8
2014	438	29.3	14.9	21.7
2015	454	n/a	n/a	19.8
2016	455	30.0	15.1	19.1
2017	444	30.2	14.6	12.6
2018	440	30.0	14.6	14.5
2019	416	28.4	14.6	16.6
2020	390	27.1	14.3	15.6
2021	334	24.8	13.4	18.3
2022	378	26.0	14.5	15.6
2023	379	25.8	14.6	22.2
2024	392	23.8	16.4	18.9

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 Kiel High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$327 (2.4%)	$13,064 (97.6%)	$13,391
2020	$314 (2.2%)	$13,935 (97.8%)	$14,249
2021	$312 (2.3%)	$13,012 (97.7%)	$13,323

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kiel High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 308^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 157^th of 415 High schools	39.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Kiel High)	43.3	45.3	2%
10th Grade Social Studies (Kiel Area School District)	43.4	44.9	1.5%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kiel High)	32.1	45.7	13.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kiel Area School District)	31.8	43.8	12%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kiel High)	17.9	34.8	16.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kiel Area School District)	17.8	33.3	15.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Kiel High)	29.5	39.1	9.6%
10th Grade Science (Kiel Area School District)	29.3	37.5	8.3%
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	416	379	8.9%
African American	5	5
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	18	23	27.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	378	337	10.8%
Two or More Races	11	12	9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.6%	22.2%	5.6%

Schools Near Kiel 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
Kiel High	Public	9-12	210 Raider Hts	Kiel	53042	Manitowoc County	Kiel Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 894-2263	392	24	16.4	18.9%	343 (87.5%)	4 (1.0%)	33 (8.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	65	130^th of 431 public high schools	69.8%		58.9	157^th of 415 public high schools	62.2%	27	54.5	54.5	54.5	36.6	$13,323	$312	$13,012
Kiel eSchool	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	416 Paine St	Kiel	53042	Manitowoc County	Kiel Area School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(920) 894-2266	48	3	17.3	6.3%	44 (91.7%)	1 (2.1%)	3 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$10,436	$239	$10,198
New Holstein High	Public	9-12	1715 Plymouth St	New Holstein	53061	Calumet County	New Holstein School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 898-4256	326	21	15.5	22.7%	284 (87.1%)	2 (0.6%)	30 (9.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	49	230^th of 431 public high schools	46.6%		74.1	79^th of 415 public high schools	81.0%	151	46.7	44.0	38.7	50.0	$12,995	$718	$12,277
Elkhart Lake High	Public	9-12	201 N Lincoln St	Elkhart Lake	53020	Sheboygan County	Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 876-3381	160	12	13.0	26.3%	134 (83.8%)	1 (0.6%)	18 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.1%)	72.6	88^th of 431 public high schools	79.6%		90.1	25^th of 415 public high schools	94.0%	63	61.3	61.3	64.5	42.0	$17,347	$460	$16,887
Chilton High	Public	9-12	530 W Main St	Chilton	53014	Calumet County	Chilton School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 849-2358	385	25	15.3	0.8%	320 (83.1%)	5 (1.3%)	51 (13.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.3%)	51.2	211^th of 431 public high schools	51.0%		42.2	245^th of 415 public high schools	41.0%	34	51.1	41.5	48.9	38.6	$11,151	$456	$10,695
Valders High	Public	9-12	201 W Wilson St	Valders	54245	Manitowoc County	Valders Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 775-9530	286	25	11.4	25.5%	258 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.6%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	49	231^st of 431 public high schools	46.4%		58.3	161^st of 415 public high schools	61.2%	70	50.8	42.9	41.3	43.6	$15,655	$409	$15,246
Howards Grove High	Public	9-12	401 Audubon Rd	Howards Grove	53083	Sheboygan County	Howards Grove School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 565-4450	266	22	12.2	13.5%	247 (92.9%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	79.4	61^st of 431 public high schools	85.8%		38.9	265^th of 415 public high schools	36.1%	204	62.1	65.2	54.6	52.1	$13,552	$360	$13,192
Plymouth High	Public	9-12	125 S Highland Ave	Plymouth	53073	Sheboygan County	Plymouth Joint School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 893-6911	733	53	13.7	22.9%	649 (88.5%)	3 (0.4%)	42 (5.7%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.8%)	73.8	82^nd of 431 public high schools	81.0%		68.6	105^th of 415 public high schools	74.7%	23	53.4	55.9	55.3	54.9	$12,707	$446	$12,261
Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution	Public	12	W9071 Forest Dr	Plymouth	53073	Sheboygan County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(920) 526-9202	37	1	37.0		5 (13.5%)	25 (67.6%)	5 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Hilbert High	Public	9-12	1139 W Milwaukee St	Hilbert	54129	Calumet County	Hilbert School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 853-3558	143	14	10.4	32.2%	112 (78.3%)	3 (2.1%)	25 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	56	181^st of 431 public high schools	58.0%		75.5	72^nd of 415 public high schools	82.7%	109	46.0	48.7	48.7	45.5	$12,892	$399	$12,493

Frequently Asked Questions about Kiel High

How many students attend Kiel High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 392 students attended Kiel High.

What is the racial makeup of Kiel High?

Students at Kiel High are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Kiel High a good school?

Kiel High ranks 130^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Kiel High in?

Kiel Area School District

What schools feed into Kiel High?

Kiel High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Zielanis Elementary
Middle : Kiel Middle

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