High Marq Environmental Charter School

Summary:

High Marq Environmental Charter School is a public charter high school located in Montello, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 33 students. The school is part of the Montello School District, which is ranked 321 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

High Marq Environmental Charter School stands out for its impressive academic performance. The school has seen a significant improvement in its four-year graduation rate, increasing from 33.3% in 2016-2017 to 85.7% in 2019-2020, outperforming the Montello Junior/Senior High School, which had a 95.2% graduation rate in 2022-2023. Additionally, High Marq has maintained a very low dropout rate, ranging from 0.0% to 4.0% over the past five years, significantly lower than the 0.7% dropout rate at Montello Junior/Senior High School. The school has also seen a steady decline in chronic absenteeism, from a high of 24.2% in 2018-2019 to just 3.1% in 2022-2023, much lower than the 18.5% chronic absenteeism rate at Montello Junior/Senior High School.

High Marq Environmental Charter School's academic achievements extend beyond just graduation and attendance rates. In 2023-2024, 66.67% of 8th-grade students at High Marq were proficient or better in Forward Exam/Mathematics, compared to 25.64% in the Montello School District and 53.29% statewide. This impressive performance suggests that the school's focus on environmental education and small class sizes may be contributing factors to its success, even as it serves a higher percentage of students from low-income families than the surrounding schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949-9390

(608) 297-7617

District: Montello School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,147

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 32

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.9%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details High Marq Environmental Charter School ranks better than 58.3% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.9. (See more...)

Compare Details High Marq Environmental Charter School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2013 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.24. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at High Marq Environmental Charter School 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 (96.9%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at High Marq Environmental Charter School is 16. (See more...)

Compare High Marq Environmental Charter School employs 2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at High Marq Environmental Charter School is $13,147.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

High Marq Environmental Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks High Marq Environmental Charter School 267^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See High Marq Environmental Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Montello School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Montello School District 321^st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for High Marq Environmental Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at High Marq Environmental Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	35.72	431^st	579	25.6%
2023	38.60	421^st	640	34.2%
2024	59.90	267^th	641	58.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at High Marq Environmental Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	41.49	246^th	407	39.6%

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

Rank History for High Marq Environmental Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2013	56.24	232^nd	457	49.2%

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

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for High Marq Environmental Charter School

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Year	White	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	13	0	1	0	14
2012	25	0	1	0	26
2013	29	0	0	0	29
2014	34	0	0	0	34
2015	27	1	1	0	29
2016	27	1	1	0	29
2017	30	1	0	1	32
2018	28	1	0	1	30
2019	31	1	0	1	33
2020	28	1	0	1	30
2021	30	1	0	1	32
2022	30	2	0	1	33
2023	31	2	0	0	33
2024	31	1	0	0	32

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at High Marq Environmental Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	14	1.0	14.0	50
2012	26	2.0	13.0	42.3
2013	29	2.0	14.5	51.7
2014	34	2.0	17.0	52.9
2015	29	n/a	n/a	44.8
2016	29	2.0	14.5	41.4
2017	32	2.0	16.0	40.6
2018	30	2.0	15.0	40
2019	33	2.0	16.5	51.5
2020	30	2.0	15.0	46.7
2021	32	2.0	16.0	59.4
2022	33	2.0	16.5	39.4
2023	33	2.0	16.5	45.5
2024	32	2.0	16.0	46.9

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 High Marq Environmental Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	14	1.0	14.0	50
2012	26	2.0	13.0	42.3
2013	29	2.0	14.5	51.7
2014	34	2.0	17.0	52.9
2015	29	n/a	n/a	44.8
2016	29	2.0	14.5	41.4
2017	32	2.0	16.0	40.6
2018	30	2.0	15.0	40
2019	33	2.0	16.5	51.5
2020	30	2.0	15.0	46.7
2021	32	2.0	16.0	59.4
2022	33	2.0	16.5	39.4
2023	33	2.0	16.5	45.5
2024	32	2.0	16.0	46.9

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 High Marq Environmental Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$564 (2.4%)	$22,662 (97.6%)	$23,225
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$19,544 (100.0%)	$19,544
2021	$322 (2.4%)	$12,825 (97.6%)	$13,147

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on High Marq Environmental Charter School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	33	33
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	31	31
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.5%	45.5%	6.1%

Schools Near High Marq Environmental Charter School

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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
Montello Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	222 Forest Ln	Montello	53949	Marquette County	Montello School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 297-7617	252	27	9.4	51.2%	225 (89.3%)	5 (2.0%)	15 (6.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	21.3	373^rd of 431 public high schools	13.5%		24.1	344^th of 415 public high schools	17.1%	29	32.3	32.3	29.0	41.0	24.2	46.2	18.2	57.6	36.4	36.4	$16,618	$382	$16,237
High Marq Environmental Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	222 Forest Ln	Montello	53949	Marquette County	Montello School District	Yes	No	No	No	(608) 297-7617	32	2	16.0	46.9%	31 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					50.0		66.7	50.0		66.7	$13,147	$322	$12,825
Westfield Area High	Public	9-12	N7046 County Road M	Westfield	53964	Marquette County	Westfield School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 296-2141	290	25	11.7	43.8%	245 (84.5%)	4 (1.4%)	27 (9.3%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	62	152^nd of 431 public high schools	64.7%		71.3	95^th of 415 public high schools	77.1%	57	67.7	41.5	49.2						46.0		$12,700	$1,041	$11,660
Portage High	Public	6-12	301 E Collins St	Portage	53901	Columbia County	Portage Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 742-8545	647	48	13.3	0.5%	539 (83.3%)	11 (1.7%)	65 (10.0%)	10 (1.5%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.6%)	39.7	278^th of 431 public high schools	35.5%		50.2	200^th of 415 public high schools	51.8%	78	45.8	44.3	42.8						29.9		$12,038	$873	$11,164
Markesan High	Public	9-12	100 E Vista Blvd	Markesan	53946	Green Lake County	Markesan School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 398-2373	242	18	13.4	34.3%	201 (83.1%)	2 (0.8%)	32 (13.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	36.5	300^th of 431 public high schools	30.4%		32.7	297^th of 415 public high schools	28.4%	3	40.7	29.6	31.5						54.8		$13,466	$1,556	$11,910
Columbia Correctional Institution	Public	11-12	2925 Columbia Dr	Portage	53901	Columbia County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(608) 742-9100	4	0	.0		0 (0.0%)	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Pardeeville High	Public	9-12	120 Oak St	Pardeeville	53954	Columbia County	Pardeeville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 429-2153	274	21	13.0	27.0%	255 (93.1%)	2 (0.7%)	9 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	51.1	217^th of 431 public high schools	49.7%		66.3	111^th of 415 public high schools	73.3%	106	57.8	45.1	36.6						42.7		$14,154	$354	$13,801
Green Lake High	Public	7-12	612 Mill St	Green Lake	54941	Green Lake County	Green Lake School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(920) 294-6411	134	15	8.6	33.6%	122 (91.0%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.5%)	3 (2.2%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	59.7	164^th of 431 public high schools	61.9%		41.3	251^st of 415 public high schools	39.5%	87	65.2	47.8	43.5	57.1	55.0	42.9	35.0	75.0	40.9	60.0	$15,337	$569	$14,767
Portage Academy of Achievement	Public	9-12	2505 New Pinery Rd	Portage	53901	Columbia County	Portage Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 742-2165	20	1	20.0		17 (85.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.0%)								(n/a)											$11,230	$348	$10,881
Wautoma High	Public	9-12	514 S Cambridge St	Wautoma	54982	Waushara County	Wautoma Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 787-3354	400	31	13.0	54.0%	302 (75.5%)	2 (0.5%)	77 (19.3%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.5%)	35.8	303^rd of 431 public high schools	29.7%		39.4	261^st of 415 public high schools	37.1%	42	47.9	33.3	43.8						28.1		$14,901	$1,170	$13,731

Frequently Asked Questions about High Marq Environmental Charter School

What is the racial makeup of High Marq Environmental Charter School?

Students at High Marq Environmental Charter School are 97% White, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend High Marq Environmental Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 32 students attended High Marq Environmental Charter School.

What district is High Marq Environmental Charter School in?

Montello School District

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