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Prescott High

Summary:

Prescott High is a public high school located in Prescott, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 430 students. The school is part of the Prescott School District, which is ranked 45 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prescott High consistently performs above the state average in proficiency rates for 10th-grade assessments in social studies, English language arts, mathematics, and science, and the school's proficiency rates are also higher than the district average, indicating strong academic achievement. The school has maintained an impressive four-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.8% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average, and its dropout rate is consistently low, ranging from 0.0% to 1.2% during the same period, well below the state average. Prescott High has shown strong performance among specific student subgroups, such as female students and special education students, ranking among the top schools in Wisconsin for these groups, though its performance for low socioeconomic status students is relatively lower.

When compared to nearby schools, Prescott High generally outperforms Ellsworth High and Hudson High in terms of proficiency rates on standardized assessments, though River Falls High School also demonstrates strong academic performance. Prescott High's graduation rates are on par with or slightly higher than the nearby schools, while its dropout rates are generally lower. The school's smaller size compared to the larger high schools in the nearby Hudson and River Falls districts may contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1010 Dexter St
       Prescott, WI  54021

(715) 262-5389

District: Prescott School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
76th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,500 Help


Feeder schools for Prescott High:

Elementary:    Malone Elementary
Middle:    Prescott Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  424

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.9%
Hispanic:
4.0%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Prescott High ranks better than 82.4% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.73. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Prescott High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.9%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prescott High is 15.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prescott High is $12,500.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prescott High:

SchoolDigger ranks Prescott High 76th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Prescott High in the ranking list.)

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Prescott School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Prescott School District 45th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prescott High

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Rank History for all students at Prescott High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.39 140th 275 49.1%
2007 75.02 56th 281 80.1%
2008 68.76 125th 437 71.4%
2009 81.11 32nd 438 92.7%
2010 62.95 202nd 450 55.1%
2011 72.07 100th 445 77.5%
2012 75.08 76th 452 83.2%
2013 74.05 77th 457 83.2%
2014 68.32 128th 462 72.3%
2015 74.58 72nd 466 84.5%
2016 68.05 96th 408 76.5%
2017 65.18 115th 410 72.0%
2018 65.21 113th 410 72.4%
2019 64.02 123rd 400 69.3%
2021 73.53 80th 390 79.5%
2022 82.49 43rd 391 89.0%
2023 64.13 126th 415 69.6%
2024 75.73 76th 431 82.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Prescott High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.82 23rd 95 75.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prescott High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.26 157th 255 38.4%
2023 46.43 139th 271 48.7%
2024 54.95 137th 326 58.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Prescott High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.14 126th 355 64.5%
2019 65.18 100th 343 70.8%
2021 76.99 58th 332 82.5%
2022 88.91 19th 343 94.5%
2023 70.97 73rd 329 77.8%
2024 83.06 32nd 353 90.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Prescott High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.53 109th 373 70.8%
2019 55.87 139th 354 60.7%
2021 61.91 101st 334 69.8%
2022 59.94 115th 347 66.9%
2024 64.83 107th 365 70.7%
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Rank History for White students at Prescott High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.48 124th 266 53.4%
2021 66.54 66th 266 75.2%
2022 72.52 54th 269 79.9%
2023 57.31 103rd 271 62.0%
2024 67.61 80th 300 73.3%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Prescott High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 287 n/a n/a n/a 2 n/a n/a 0 289
1990 283 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1991 302 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1992 333 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1993 350 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 354
1994 371 2 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 376
1995 355 1 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 362
1996 355 1 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 362
1997 386 1 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 393
1998 397 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 401
1999 414 1 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 421
2000 442 0 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 450
2001 406 1 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 415
2002 396 7 1 9 4 n/a n/a 0 417
2003 396 7 1 9 4 n/a n/a 0 417
2004 572 7 3 11 7 n/a n/a 0 600
2005 363 3 1 3 5 n/a n/a 0 375
2006 358 3 2 3 7 n/a n/a 0 373
2007 379 1 3 2 6 n/a n/a 0 391
2008 375 1 5 3 6 n/a n/a 0 390
2009 373 0 4 5 7 n/a n/a 0 389
2010 348 0 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 359
2011 333 0 0 7 0 0 11 0 351
2012 336 0 1 6 0 0 16 0 359
2013 335 0 2 6 0 0 13 0 356
2014 336 0 3 6 0 0 13 0 358
2015 359 0 4 8 1 0 10 0 382
2016 364 0 2 7 2 0 6 0 381
2017 353 0 3 10 4 0 5 0 375
2018 372 1 1 9 5 0 12 0 400
2019 383 1 0 16 2 0 16 0 418
2020 383 2 3 17 1 0 15 0 421
2021 388 3 2 22 3 0 13 0 431
2022 414 1 5 16 3 0 16 0 455
2023 392 1 4 14 3 0 15 1 430
2024 381 4 3 17 2 0 16 1 424

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 Prescott High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 289 23.0 12.5 2.4
1990 285 23.3 12.2 3.5
1991 306 24.0 12.7 7.2
1992 336 25.6 13.1 6.5
1993 354 26.1 13.6 7.1
1994 376 24.8 15.2 6.1
1995 362 23.2 15.6 8.6
1996 362 23.2 15.6 8.6
1997 393 26.1 15.1 7.4
1998 401 26.4 15.2 7.2
1999 421 24.9 16.9 10.7
2000 450 28.9 15.6 9.8
2001 415 28.7 14.5 9.9
2002 417 30.9 13.5 9.4
2003 417 30.9 13.5 9.4
2004 600 46.5 12.9 10.2
2005 375 31.6 11.9 n/a
2006 373 31.6 11.8 n/a
2007 391 29.7 13.2 14.6
2008 390 28.7 13.6 17.4
2009 389 28.7 13.6 16.7
2010 359 28.8 12.4 20.1
2011 351 29.0 12.0 19.4
2012 359 29.1 12.3 18.7
2013 356 28.9 12.2 20.5
2014 358 29.7 12.0 19.8
2015 382 n/a n/a 23.6
2016 381 30.0 12.7 20.7
2017 375 24.9 15.0 12.5
2018 400 24.2 16.4 15
2019 418 27.5 15.1 13.4
2020 421 28.5 14.7 10.9
2021 431 30.5 14.1 15.8
2022 455 30.6 14.8 0.7
2023 430 31.6 13.6 14
2024 424 27.6 15.3 14.6

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 Prescott High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 289 23.0 12.5 2.4
1990 285 23.3 12.2 3.5
1991 306 24.0 12.7 7.2
1992 336 25.6 13.1 6.5
1993 354 26.1 13.6 7.1
1994 376 24.8 15.2 6.1
1995 362 23.2 15.6 8.6
1996 362 23.2 15.6 8.6
1997 393 26.1 15.1 7.4
1998 401 26.4 15.2 7.2
1999 421 24.9 16.9 10.7
2000 450 28.9 15.6 9.8
2001 415 28.7 14.5 9.9
2002 417 30.9 13.5 9.4
2003 417 30.9 13.5 9.4
2004 600 46.5 12.9 10.2
2005 375 31.6 11.9 n/a
2006 373 31.6 11.8 n/a
2007 391 29.7 13.2 14.6
2008 390 28.7 13.6 17.4
2009 389 28.7 13.6 16.7
2010 359 28.8 12.4 20.1
2011 351 29.0 12.0 19.4
2012 359 29.1 12.3 18.7
2013 356 28.9 12.2 20.5
2014 358 29.7 12.0 19.8
2015 382 n/a n/a 23.6
2016 381 30.0 12.7 20.7
2017 375 24.9 15.0 12.5
2018 400 24.2 16.4 15
2019 418 27.5 15.1 13.4
2020 421 28.5 14.7 10.9
2021 431 30.5 14.1 15.8
2022 455 30.6 14.8 0.7
2023 430 31.6 13.6 14
2024 424 27.6 15.3 14.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Prescott High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $228 (1.9%) $11,943 (98.1%) $12,172
2020 $196 (1.6%) $12,188 (98.4%) $12,384
2021 $176 (1.4%) $12,323 (98.6%) $12,500

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prescott 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 123rd of 400 High schoolsRanks 126th of 415 High schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Prescott High)56.757.8
 1.1%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Prescott School District)56.757.8
 1.1%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Prescott High)4352.1
 9.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Prescott School District)4352.1
 9.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Prescott High)37.635.4
 2.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Prescott School District)37.635.4
 2.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Prescott High)35.531.3
 4.2%
   10th Grade Science (Prescott School District)35.531.3
 4.2%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students418430
 2.9%
African American11
American Indian23
 50%
Asian04
Hispanic1614
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White383392
 2.3%
Two or More Races1615
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.4%14%
 0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Prescott High

In the 2023-24 school year, 424 students attended Prescott High.

Prescott High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Malone Elementary
Middle : Prescott Middle

Prescott High ranks 76th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Prescott High are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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