Is Pembine High a good school?

Pembine High ranks 125 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pembine High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 88 students attended Pembine High.

What is the racial makeup of Pembine High?

Students at Pembine High are 93% White, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

What schools feed into Pembine High?

Pembine High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Pembine Elementary

Pembine High

Summary:

Pembine High is a public high school located in Pembine, Wisconsin, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 93 students. The school is part of the Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District, which is ranked 232 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pembine High has shown strong academic performance, ranking 125 out of 431 Wisconsin high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance has been variable over the years, with a high ranking of 31 out of 415 schools in 2022-2023 (5-star rating) and a low ranking of 370 out of 390 schools in 2020-2021 (0-star rating). Pembine High's students have consistently outperformed the state average in various subject areas, and the school has performed exceptionally well for its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 8 out of 326 Wisconsin high schools in this category for the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 5-star rating.

Compared to nearby schools, Goodman High has a lower statewide ranking and a 2-star rating, while Wausaukee High and Niagara High have lower statewide rankings and 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger. However, Pembine High's high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.1% to 39% over the past five years, are a concern that the school may need to address to maintain its academic excellence.

Detail:

Public 7-12

N18775 Sauld St
Pembine, WI 54156

(715) 324-5314

District: Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
125^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,043

Feeder schools for Pembine High:

Elementary:

Pembine Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 7.4

Number of students: 88

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.2%

African American:

2.3%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pembine High ranks worse than 56% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.07. (See more...)

Compare Details Pembine High ranks better than 71% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.34. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pembine 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 (93.2%), American Indian (2.3%), African American (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pembine High is 7.4. (See more...)

Compare Pembine High employs 11.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pembine High is $24,043.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pembine High:

SchoolDigger ranks Pembine High 359^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Pembine High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

SchoolDigger ranks Pembine High 125^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Pembine High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District 232^nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pembine High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pembine High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2005	77.64	36^th	332	89.2%
2008	48.56	361^st	519	30.4%
2009	44.28	392^nd	521	24.8%
2010	37.22	439^th	539	18.6%
2011	58.23	283^rd	549	48.5%
2012	67.88	163^rd	559	70.8%
2013	17.25	500^th	569	12.1%
2014	55.67	293^rd	585	49.9%
2015	64.49	196^th	612	68.0%
2016	27.74	486^th	609	20.2%
2017	76.73	89^th	612	85.5%
2018	22.09	491^st	579	15.2%
2019	24.94	490^th	594	17.5%
2021	45.64	355^th	613	42.1%
2022	53.70	290^th	617	53.0%
2023	51.69	308^th	640	51.9%
2024	50.07	359^th	641	44.0%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Pembine High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	77.64	36^th	437	91.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pembine High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	17.66	442^nd	489	9.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pembine High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	16.45	491^st	551	10.9%
2019	30.93	434^th	557	22.1%
2021	59.47	218^th	574	62.0%
2024	51.87	306^th	580	47.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pembine High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	30.38	429^th	551	22.1%
2019	23.27	469^th	557	15.8%
2021	34.89	410^th	572	28.3%
2024	46.69	352^nd	585	39.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Pembine High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	12.84	360^th	382	5.8%
2022	42.69	238^th	397	40.1%

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

Rank History for Pembine High

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Rank History for all high school students at Pembine High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	37.21	232^nd	275	15.6%
2008	53.00	278^th	437	36.4%
2009	83.45	23^rd	438	94.7%
2010	45.19	349^th	450	22.4%
2011	69.54	125^th	445	71.9%
2012	53.12	280^th	452	38.1%
2013	73.98	78^th	457	82.9%
2014	93.47	2^nd	462	99.6%
2015	42.95	355^th	466	23.8%
2017	61.64	133^rd	410	67.6%
2021	12.61	370^th	390	5.1%
2022	56.43	156^th	391	60.1%
2023	88.70	31^st	415	92.5%
2024	65.34	125^th	431	71.0%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pembine High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	91.96	8^th	326	97.5%

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Rank History for high school White students at Pembine High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	51.69	113^th	269	58.0%
2024	50.79	149^th	300	50.3%

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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 Pembine High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	94	n/a	n/a	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	95
1990	99	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	100
1991	146	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	147
1992	140	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	141
1993	145	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	146
1994	145	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	145
1995	168	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	168
1996	168	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	168
1997	157	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	158
1998	171	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	174
1999	193	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	196
2000	187	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	191
2001	177	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	182
2002	150	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	152
2003	150	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	152
2004	137	0	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	142
2005	129	1	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	136
2006	127	1	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	134
2007	143	1	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	151
2008	135	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	139
2009	135	2	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	145
2010	120	1	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	128
2011	120	1	0	2	6	0	0	129
2012	116	0	0	3	3	1	1	124
2013	110	0	0	1	3	1	1	116
2014	117	0	0	0	2	1	1	121
2015	116	0	0	0	2	0	0	118
2016	109	0	0	0	1	0	1	111
2017	110	1	0	0	1	0	0	112
2018	115	1	2	0	1	0	0	119
2019	102	0	0	0	1	0	0	103
2020	97	1	0	1	1	0	0	100
2021	98	1	0	1	0	0	0	100
2022	99	2	0	2	0	0	0	103
2023	90	1	0	1	1	0	0	93
2024	82	2	0	2	2	0	0	88

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 Pembine High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	95	10.2	9.3	52.6
1990	100	9.4	10.6	52
1991	147	9.0	16.3	18.4
1992	141	9.0	15.6	37.6
1993	146	9.9	14.7	31.5
1994	145	9.7	14.9	33.8
1995	168	10.2	16.5	32.7
1996	168	10.2	16.5	32.7
1997	158	12.7	12.4	33.5
1998	174	12.9	13.5	27
1999	196	13.4	14.6	34.7
2000	191	12.2	15.7	39.3
2001	182	12.2	14.9	39
2002	152	12.2	12.5	26.3
2003	152	12.2	12.5	26.3
2004	142	10.4	13.7	31.7
2005	136	11.2	12.1	n/a
2006	134	10.8	12.4	n/a
2007	151	11.0	13.7	47
2008	139	11.0	12.6	54
2009	145	11.0	13.2	53.8
2010	128	11.1	11.5	57
2011	129	11.4	11.3	62.8
2012	124	11.2	11.0	68.5
2013	116	11.1	10.3	55.2
2014	121	10.1	11.8	64.5
2015	118	n/a	n/a	61
2016	111	9.0	12.3	60.4
2017	112	10.0	11.2	51.8
2018	119	10.2	11.6	52.9
2019	103	12.0	8.5	54.4
2020	100	12.5	7.9	63
2021	100	11.5	8.6	67
2022	103	11.3	9.0	63.1
2023	93	9.8	9.4	66.7
2024	88	11.7	7.4	52.3

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 Pembine High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	95	10.2	9.3	52.6
1990	100	9.4	10.6	52
1991	147	9.0	16.3	18.4
1992	141	9.0	15.6	37.6
1993	146	9.9	14.7	31.5
1994	145	9.7	14.9	33.8
1995	168	10.2	16.5	32.7
1996	168	10.2	16.5	32.7
1997	158	12.7	12.4	33.5
1998	174	12.9	13.5	27
1999	196	13.4	14.6	34.7
2000	191	12.2	15.7	39.3
2001	182	12.2	14.9	39
2002	152	12.2	12.5	26.3
2003	152	12.2	12.5	26.3
2004	142	10.4	13.7	31.7
2005	136	11.2	12.1	n/a
2006	134	10.8	12.4	n/a
2007	151	11.0	13.7	47
2008	139	11.0	12.6	54
2009	145	11.0	13.2	53.8
2010	128	11.1	11.5	57
2011	129	11.4	11.3	62.8
2012	124	11.2	11.0	68.5
2013	116	11.1	10.3	55.2
2014	121	10.1	11.8	64.5
2015	118	n/a	n/a	61
2016	111	9.0	12.3	60.4
2017	112	10.0	11.2	51.8
2018	119	10.2	11.6	52.9
2019	103	12.0	8.5	54.4
2020	100	12.5	7.9	63
2021	100	11.5	8.6	67
2022	103	11.3	9.0	63.1
2023	93	9.8	9.4	66.7
2024	88	11.7	7.4	52.3

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 Pembine High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$472 (2.6%)	$17,911 (97.4%)	$18,384
2020	$570 (2.8%)	$19,849 (97.2%)	$20,419
2021	$1,309 (5.4%)	$22,733 (94.6%)	$24,043

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pembine 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 490^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 308^th of 640 Middle schools	34.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pembine High)	33.3	46.2	12.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District)	33.3	46.2	12.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pembine High)	46.7	15.4	31.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District)	46.7	15.4	31.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pembine High)	16.7	41.7	25%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District)	16.7	41.7	25%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pembine High)	8.3	16.7	8.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District)	8.3	16.7	8.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Pembine High)	33.3	83.3	50%
8th Grade Social Studies (Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District)	33.3	83.3	50%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Pembine High)	16.7	50	33.3%
8th Grade Science (Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District)	16.7	50	33.3%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	54.6	49.4	5.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Pembine High)	38.5	63.2	24.7%
10th Grade Social Studies (Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District)	38.5	63.2	24.7%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	103	93	9.7%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	102	90	11.8%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.4%	66.7%	12.3%

Schools Near Pembine 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 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
Pembine High	Public	7-12	N18775 Sauld St	Pembine	54156	Marinette County	Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 324-5314	88	12	7.4	52.3%	82 (93.2%)	2 (2.3%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65.3	125^th of 431 public high schools	71.0%		88.7	31^st of 415 public high schools	92.5%	94	52.6		47.4	75.0	30.8	62.5	23.1	61.5	62.5	46.2	$24,043	$1,309	$22,733
Niagara High	Public	7-12	700 Jefferson Ave	Niagara	54151	Marinette County	Niagara School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 251-4541	186	14	13.3	41.4%	176 (94.6%)	2 (1.1%)	5 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	33.2	316^th of 431 public high schools	26.7%		32.8	296^th of 415 public high schools	28.7%	20	38.2	35.3	35.3	57.7	52.2	57.7	34.8	52.2	46.4	26.1	$12,766	$733	$12,033
Wausaukee High	Public	9-12	N11941 US Highway 141	Wausaukee	54177	Marinette County	Wausaukee School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 856-5152	125	10	12.5	44.8%	117 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	25.2	357^th of 431 public high schools	17.2%					(n/a)		35.1	29.7						36.8		$18,290	$654	$17,637
Goodman High	Public	7-12	1 Falcon Crest	Goodman	54125	Marinette County	Goodman-Armstrong Creek School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 336-2575	35	7	4.7	60.0%	32 (91.4%)	1 (2.9%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	49.7	226^th of 431 public high schools	47.6%					(n/a)	54.6	36.4									$30,643	$1,100	$29,543

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Student/Teacher Ratio Pembine High

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Impact of COVID-19 on Pembine High

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