Shullsburg High

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Shullsburg High ranks 289 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Shullsburg High is a public high school located in Shullsburg, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 103 students. The school is part of the Shullsburg School District, which is ranked 327 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shullsburg High has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.3% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average and the graduation rates of the nearby schools like Black Hawk High and Platteville High. However, the school's performance on standardized tests, such as the ACT and Forward Exam, is generally on par with or slightly below the state averages. Shullsburg High also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 15.8% to 21.4% over the past five years, higher than the state average and the rates of the nearby schools.

Interestingly, Shullsburg High's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, ranging from 33rd out of 400 schools in 2018-2019 to 402nd out of 408 schools in 2015-2016, suggesting inconsistent performance. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37.74% to 46.08% over the past three years, higher than the rates of the nearby schools. This suggests that Shullsburg High serves a relatively disadvantaged student population, which may contribute to the school's challenges, such as the high chronic absenteeism rate.

Detail:

Public 9-12

444 N Judgement St
Shullsburg, WI 53586-9414

(608) 965-4427

District: Shullsburg School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
289^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,577

Feeder schools for Shullsburg High:

Elementary:	Shullsburg Elementary
Middle:	Shullsburg Junior High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 102

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.3%

Hispanic:

14.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shullsburg High ranks worse than 67.1% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.22. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Shullsburg 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 (85.3%), Hispanic (14.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shullsburg High is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare Shullsburg High employs 9.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shullsburg High is $14,577.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shullsburg High:

SchoolDigger ranks Shullsburg High 289^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Shullsburg High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Shullsburg School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shullsburg School District 327^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shullsburg High

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Rank History for all students at Shullsburg High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2008	71.66	97^th	437	77.8%
2009	34.41	376^th	438	14.2%
2010	29.05	400^th	450	11.1%
2011	57.37	250^th	445	43.8%
2012	67.40	145^th	452	67.9%
2013	36.73	362^nd	457	20.8%
2014	55.62	234^th	462	49.4%
2015	48.03	319^th	466	31.5%
2016	4.89	402^nd	408	1.5%
2017	23.57	345^th	410	15.9%
2018	51.37	190^th	410	53.7%
2019	86.85	33^rd	400	91.8%
2021	65.30	117^th	390	70.0%
2022	61.73	130^th	391	66.8%
2023	77.84	65^th	415	84.3%
2024	38.22	289^th	431	32.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shullsburg High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	65.79	48^th	250	80.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Shullsburg High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	50.05	179^th	355	49.6%
2019	92.69	15^th	343	95.6%
2021	57.94	134^th	332	59.6%
2022	42.52	199^th	343	42.0%
2023	62.93	111^th	329	66.3%
2024	26.40	285^th	353	19.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Shullsburg High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	47.99	178^th	373	52.3%
2019	63.85	100^th	354	71.8%
2021	34.79	232^nd	334	30.5%
2022	67.81	77^th	347	77.8%
2024	53.00	171^st	365	53.2%

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Rank History for White students at Shullsburg High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	34.14	215^th	300	28.3%

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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 Shullsburg High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	129	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	129
1990	106	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	106
1991	208	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	208
1992	100	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	100
1993	115	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	115
1994	138	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	138
1995	172	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	172
1996	172	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	172
1997	165	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	165
1998	172	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	172
1999	160	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	160
2000	158	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	158
2001	153	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	153
2002	123	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	127
2003	123	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	127
2004	125	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	127
2005	118	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	121
2006	117	1	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	123
2007	131	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	135
2008	128	0	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	137
2009	121	0	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	128
2010	109	0	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	116
2011	89	0	2	6	0	0	0	97
2012	88	1	2	2	0	0	0	93
2013	76	1	0	6	0	0	0	83
2014	88	2	0	6	0	0	0	96
2015	92	1	0	5	0	0	0	98
2016	101	0	0	11	0	0	1	113
2017	115	0	0	6	0	0	1	122
2018	103	0	0	10	0	0	4	117
2019	108	0	0	10	0	0	4	122
2020	91	0	0	12	0	0	3	106
2021	93	0	0	11	0	0	2	106
2022	87	0	0	15	0	0	0	102
2023	88	0	0	15	0	0	0	103
2024	87	0	0	15	0	0	0	102

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 Shullsburg High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	129	16.3	7.9	19.4
1990	106	12.0	8.8	14.2
1991	208	11.5	18.0	8.7
1992	100	11.6	8.6	21
1993	115	11.1	10.4	16.5
1994	138	10.9	12.7	19.6
1995	172	11.3	15.2	18.6
1996	172	11.3	15.2	18.6
1997	165	11.8	14.0	13.9
1998	172	12.5	13.8	16.9
1999	160	14.4	11.1	19.4
2000	158	13.4	11.8	19
2001	153	13.4	11.4	15.7
2002	127	11.7	10.9	17.3
2003	127	11.7	10.9	17.3
2004	127	10.2	12.5	19.7
2005	121	10.0	12.1	n/a
2006	123	10.2	12.1	n/a
2007	135	10.5	12.9	21.5
2008	137	10.6	12.9	24.1
2009	128	10.5	12.2	21.9
2010	116	10.1	11.4	20.7
2011	97	9.7	9.9	34
2012	93	10.4	8.8	37.6
2013	83	9.4	8.7	48.2
2014	96	8.6	11.0	43.8
2015	98	n/a	n/a	46.9
2016	113	10.0	11.3	39.8
2017	122	10.1	11.9	37.7
2018	117	9.3	12.4	25.6
2019	122	10.6	11.4	25.4
2020	106	10.1	10.4	32.1
2021	106	10.4	10.1	37.7
2022	102	10.3	9.8	46.1
2023	103	10.4	9.8	42.7
2024	102	9.1	11.1	39.2

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 Shullsburg High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	129	16.3	7.9	19.4
1990	106	12.0	8.8	14.2
1991	208	11.5	18.0	8.7
1992	100	11.6	8.6	21
1993	115	11.1	10.4	16.5
1994	138	10.9	12.7	19.6
1995	172	11.3	15.2	18.6
1996	172	11.3	15.2	18.6
1997	165	11.8	14.0	13.9
1998	172	12.5	13.8	16.9
1999	160	14.4	11.1	19.4
2000	158	13.4	11.8	19
2001	153	13.4	11.4	15.7
2002	127	11.7	10.9	17.3
2003	127	11.7	10.9	17.3
2004	127	10.2	12.5	19.7
2005	121	10.0	12.1	n/a
2006	123	10.2	12.1	n/a
2007	135	10.5	12.9	21.5
2008	137	10.6	12.9	24.1
2009	128	10.5	12.2	21.9
2010	116	10.1	11.4	20.7
2011	97	9.7	9.9	34
2012	93	10.4	8.8	37.6
2013	83	9.4	8.7	48.2
2014	96	8.6	11.0	43.8
2015	98	n/a	n/a	46.9
2016	113	10.0	11.3	39.8
2017	122	10.1	11.9	37.7
2018	117	9.3	12.4	25.6
2019	122	10.6	11.4	25.4
2020	106	10.1	10.4	32.1
2021	106	10.4	10.1	37.7
2022	102	10.3	9.8	46.1
2023	103	10.4	9.8	42.7
2024	102	9.1	11.1	39.2

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 Shullsburg High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$380 (2.8%)	$13,003 (97.2%)	$13,383
2020	$315 (2.3%)	$13,641 (97.7%)	$13,956
2021	$786 (5.4%)	$13,791 (94.6%)	$14,577

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shullsburg High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 33^rd of 400 High schools	Ranks 65^th of 415 High schools	7.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Shullsburg High)	58.6	45.2	13.5%
10th Grade Social Studies (Shullsburg School District)	58.6	45.2	13.5%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Shullsburg High)	52	68	16%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Shullsburg School District)	52	68	16%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Shullsburg High)	52	48	4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Shullsburg School District)	52	48	4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Shullsburg High)	52	44	8%
10th Grade Science (Shullsburg School District)	52	44	8%
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	122	103	15.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	10	15	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	108	88	18.5%
Two or More Races	4	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.4%	42.7%	17.3%

Schools Near Shullsburg 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
Shullsburg High	Public	9-12	444 N Judgement St	Shullsburg	53586	Lafayette County	Shullsburg School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 965-4427	102	9	11.1	39.2%	87 (85.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.2	289^th of 431 public high schools	32.9%		77.8	65^th of 415 public high schools	84.3%	224	48.3	37.9	34.5						40.9		$14,577	$786	$13,791
Benton High	Public	9-12	41 Alma St	Benton	53803	Lafayette County	Benton School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 759-4002	59	7	8.2	33.9%	54 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.1%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	65.2	129^th of 431 public high schools	70.1%					(n/a)		30.0	50.0						68.4		$23,163	$817	$22,346
Darlington High	Public	9-12	11838 Center Hill Rd	Darlington	53530	Lafayette County	Darlington Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 776-4001	257	24	10.9	40.1%	180 (70.0%)	1 (0.4%)	74 (28.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	38.7	284^th of 431 public high schools	34.1%		65.1	123^rd of 415 public high schools	70.4%	161	39.0	32.2	32.2						60.3		$15,002	$553	$14,449
Cuba City High	Public	9-12	101 N School St	Cuba City	53807	Grant County	Cuba City School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 744-8888	273	22	12.3	28.6%	256 (93.8%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (4.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	68.4	109^th of 431 public high schools	74.7%		51.3	195^th of 415 public high schools	53.0%	86	42.4	65.2	60.6						47.1		$15,362	$350	$15,011
Southwestern Wisconsin High	Public	9-12	1105 Maple St	Hazel Green	53811	Grant County	Southwestern Wisconsin School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 854-2261	159	13	12.4	32.1%	148 (93.1%)	4 (2.5%)	6 (3.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69.4	106^th of 431 public high schools	75.4%		25.7	335^th of 415 public high schools	19.3%	229	55.2	48.3	51.7						56.1		$12,733	$720	$12,012
Belmont High	Public	7-12	646 E Liberty St	Belmont	53510	Lafayette County	Belmont Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 762-5131	163	15	10.6	32.5%	146 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	30.2	325^th of 431 public high schools	24.6%		44.6	236^th of 415 public high schools	43.1%	89	29.4	38.2	26.5	60.9	57.1	54.2	60.7	60.7	61.9	67.9	$14,227	$788	$13,438
Platteville High	Public	9-12	710 E Madison St	Platteville	53818	Grant County	Platteville School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 342-4020	482	32	15.3	39.0%	401 (83.2%)	16 (3.3%)	35 (7.3%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.1%)	80.5	53^rd of 431 public high schools	87.7%		68.8	103^rd of 415 public high schools	75.2%	50	64.8	57.4	57.4						54.3		$11,683	$441	$11,243
Black Hawk High	Public	9-12	202 E Center St	South Wayne	53587	Lafayette County	Black Hawk School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 439-5371	112	10	11.2	38.4%	109 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19	386^th of 431 public high schools	10.4%		45.2	229^th of 415 public high schools	44.8%	157		28.6	23.8						35.7		$18,064	$595	$17,469

Frequently Asked Questions about Shullsburg High

How many students attend Shullsburg High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 102 students attended Shullsburg High.

What schools feed into Shullsburg High?

Shullsburg High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Shullsburg Elementary
Middle : Shullsburg Junior High

Is Shullsburg High a good school?

Shullsburg High ranks 289^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Shullsburg High in?

Shullsburg School District

What is the racial makeup of Shullsburg High?

Students at Shullsburg High are 85% White, 15% Hispanic.

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