Is Northwood High/Middle a good school?

Northwood High/Middle ranks 238 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Northwood High/Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 137 students attended Northwood High/Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Northwood High/Middle?

Students at Northwood High/Middle are 85% White, 7% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Northwood High/Middle?

Northwood High/Middle is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Northwood Elementary

Northwood High/Middle

Summary:

Northwood High/Middle is a public charter school serving grades 6-12 in Minong, Wisconsin, with 144 students. The school is part of the Northwood School District, which is ranked 335 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northwood High/Middle has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 1st in 2014-2015 to 238th in 2023-2024. The school's performance on standardized tests is generally below the state and district averages, with some exceptions, such as higher proficiency rates in ACT Mathematics and ACT Science for 10th-grade students. However, the school's performance on the Forward Exam has been inconsistent, with some grades and subjects performing better than others. Northwood High/Middle has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.8% in 2019-2020 to 27.9% in 2022-2023.

Interestingly, the school has seen a significant decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 45.51% in 2021-2022 to just 2.08% in 2022-2023, suggesting a potential shift in the school's socioeconomic demographics. Additionally, Northwood High/Middle spends more per student ($17,294 in 2020-2021) compared to the nearby Hayward High ($13,389 in 2020-2021) and Northern Waters Environmental School ($10,196 in 2020-2021), but this higher spending does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859-9483

(715) 466-2297

District: Northwood School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
238^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,294

Feeder schools for Northwood High/Middle:

Elementary:

Northwood Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 137

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.4%

Two or more races:

7.3%

Hispanic:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwood High/Middle ranks worse than 88.5% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12. (See more...)

Compare Details Northwood High/Middle ranks worse than 55.2% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.63. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northwood High/Middle 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 (85.4%), two or more races (7.3%), Hispanic (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwood High/Middle is 11. (See more...)

Compare Northwood High/Middle employs 12.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwood High/Middle is $17,294.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwood High/Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwood High/Middle 567^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Northwood High/Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Northwood High/Middle 238^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Northwood High/Middle in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

Northwood School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwood School District 335^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northwood High/Middle

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Rank History for all middle school students at Northwood High/Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2015	63.91	201^st	612	67.2%
2016	45.16	359^th	609	41.1%
2017	49.36	319^th	612	47.9%
2018	53.44	291^st	579	49.7%
2019	31.91	453^rd	594	23.7%
2021	41.31	398^th	613	35.1%
2022	28.00	486^th	617	21.2%
2023	11.28	585^th	640	8.6%
2024	12.00	567^th	641	11.5%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Northwood High/Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	70.05	64^th	417	84.7%
2024	11.21	423^rd	425	0.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwood High/Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	74.51	49^th	489	90.0%
2019	45.15	274^th	487	43.7%
2022	43.34	303^rd	522	42.0%
2024	27.18	414^th	520	20.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Northwood High/Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	52.52	281^st	551	49.0%
2021	42.05	370^th	574	35.5%
2022	7.98	536^th	576	6.9%
2023	9.72	535^th	579	7.6%
2024	14.54	508^th	580	12.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Northwood High/Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	53.92	269^th	551	51.2%
2021	47.56	308^th	572	46.2%
2022	52.61	275^th	577	52.3%
2023	21.08	490^th	591	17.1%
2024	12.09	522^nd	585	10.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Northwood High/Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	27.30	305^th	375	18.7%
2022	27.63	319^th	397	19.6%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Northwood High/Middle

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Rank History for all high school students at Northwood High/Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2015	90.29	1^st	466	99.8%
2017	39.63	252^nd	410	38.5%
2018	44.18	234^th	410	42.9%
2019	46.32	217^th	400	45.8%
2021	78.18	63^rd	390	83.8%
2023	59.20	155^th	415	62.7%
2024	47.63	238^th	431	44.8%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwood High/Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	61.15	71^st	251	71.7%
2024	57.73	124^th	326	62.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Northwood High/Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	60.13	136^th	355	61.7%
2019	69.88	83^rd	343	75.8%
2024	46.59	211^th	353	40.2%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Northwood High/Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	33.88	248^th	354	29.9%
2021	97.04	3^rd	334	99.1%
2023	69.22	77^th	359	78.6%
2024	34.57	250^th	365	31.5%

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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 Northwood High/Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	123	2	1	1	1	1	129
2014	188	2	2	1	0	2	195
2015	171	2	1	1	0	0	175
2016	158	2	1	3	2	2	168
2017	146	2	1	1	1	4	155
2018	152	2	2	5	1	8	170
2019	147	3	0	4	0	6	160
2020	144	2	0	8	0	8	162
2021	128	1	0	6	0	2	137
2022	139	1	0	8	0	8	156
2023	122	1	0	9	0	12	144
2024	117	1	0	9	0	10	137

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 Northwood High/Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	129	9.4	13.6	46.5
2014	195	14.3	13.6	51.3
2015	175	n/a	n/a	49.7
2016	168	15.0	11.2	51.2
2017	155	14.2	10.8	47.1
2018	170	14.3	11.8	45.3
2019	160	14.9	10.6	50
2020	162	14.8	10.9	53.1
2021	137	14.2	9.6	38.7
2022	156	13.0	11.9	45.5
2023	144	12.7	11.2	2.1
2024	137	12.3	11.0	46.7

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 Northwood High/Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	129	9.4	13.6	46.5
2014	195	14.3	13.6	51.3
2015	175	n/a	n/a	49.7
2016	168	15.0	11.2	51.2
2017	155	14.2	10.8	47.1
2018	170	14.3	11.8	45.3
2019	160	14.9	10.6	50
2020	162	14.8	10.9	53.1
2021	137	14.2	9.6	38.7
2022	156	13.0	11.9	45.5
2023	144	12.7	11.2	2.1
2024	137	12.3	11.0	46.7

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 Northwood High/Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$614 (3.6%)	$16,216 (96.4%)	$16,830
2020	$182 (1.2%)	$15,075 (98.8%)	$15,257
2021	$939 (5.4%)	$16,357 (94.6%)	$17,294

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwood High/Middle

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 453^rd of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 585^th of 640 Middle schools	15.1%
Ranks 217^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 155^th of 415 High schools	16.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood High/Middle)	38.1	14.3	23.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood School District)	45.8	17.4	28.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northwood High/Middle)	38.1	7.1	31%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northwood School District)	41.7	17.4	24.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood High/Middle)	28.6	20	8.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood School District)	41.2	30.8	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northwood High/Middle)	50	5	45%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northwood School District)	47.1	15.4	31.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood High/Middle)	8.3	13.3	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood School District)	23.5	11.8	11.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northwood High/Middle)	16.7	0	16.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northwood School District)	17.7	0	17.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Northwood High/Middle)	33.3	40	6.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Northwood School District)	50	41.2	8.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Northwood High/Middle)	33.3	26.7	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Northwood School District)	50	23.5	26.5%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	54.6	49.4	5.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Northwood High/Middle)	62.5	50	12.5%
10th Grade Social Studies (Northwood School District)	62.5	50	12.5%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood High/Middle)	37.9	47.1	9.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood School District)	36.7	47.1	10.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Northwood High/Middle)	27.6	41.2	13.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Northwood School District)	26.7	41.2	14.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Northwood High/Middle)	31	29.4	1.6%
10th Grade Science (Northwood School District)	30	29.4	0.6%
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	160	144	10%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	9	125%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	147	122	17%
Two or More Races	6	12	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50%	2.1%	47.9%

Schools Near Northwood High/Middle

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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
Northwood High/Middle	Public, Charter	6-12	N14463 Highway 53	Minong	54859	Washburn County	Northwood School District	Yes	No	No	No	(715) 466-2297	137	12	11.0	46.7%	117 (85.4%)	1 (0.7%)	9 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.3%)	47.6	238^th of 431 public high schools	44.8%		59.2	155^th of 415 public high schools	62.7%	83		44.4	61.1	53.3	18.8	17.4	33.3	6.3	13.0	30.4	20.0	21.7	$17,294	$939	$16,357
Gordon Correctional Center	Public	7-12	10401 E County Road G	Gordon	54838	Douglas County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(715) 376-2680	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Eagles Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	8993 E Baldwin St	Solon Springs	54873	Douglas County	Solon Springs School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(715) 378-2263	22	2	9.5	27.3%	21 (95.5%)	1 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					50.0			37.5
Hayward High	Public	9-12	10320 N Greenwood Ln	Hayward	54843	Sawyer County	Hayward Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 634-2619	512	40	12.9	52.3%	336 (65.6%)	4 (0.8%)	27 (5.3%)	4 (0.8%)	112 (21.9%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.7%)	41.2	273^rd of 431 public high schools	36.7%		57.1	168^th of 415 public high schools	59.5%	105	45.3	48.3	35.9								35.0		$13,389	$740	$12,649
Northern Waters Environmental School	Public, Charter	6-12	10256 Greenwood Ln	Hayward	54843	Sawyer County	Hayward Community School District	Yes	No	No	No	(715) 634-2619	42	3	14.0	47.6%	32 (76.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.1%)	1 (2.4%)	2 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.5%)								(n/a)				66.7	37.5		33.3	25.0					$10,196	$683	$9,513

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