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Superior High

Summary:

Superior High School is a public high school located in Superior, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,306 students. The school is part of the Superior School District, which is ranked 299 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Superior High has shown some strengths, such as strong four-year graduation rates ranging from 84.3% to 94.4%, and relatively low dropout rates between 1.3% and 4.2%. However, the school has faced challenges, including higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the nearby Northwestern High School, and lower test scores in subjects like Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science compared to state averages and Northwestern High. The school's performance has also been uneven across different student subgroups, with strengths in Hispanic and Native American student performance but struggles with White, Multi-racial, Special Education, and Disabled students.

Over the past few years, Superior High's statewide ranking has declined, from 187 out of 390 Wisconsin high schools in 2020-2021 to 206 out of 431 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining or improving its overall performance. Additionally, the school serves a significant population of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 42.5% to 46.41% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may impact academic outcomes. Comparing to the nearby Northwestern High School, which generally outperforms Superior High in areas like graduation rates, dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and test scores, may provide opportunities for Superior High to learn and improve.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2600 Catlin Ave
       Superior, WI  54880-5133

(715) 394-8720

District: Superior School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
206th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,581 Help


Feeder schools for Superior High:

Elementary:    Bryant Elementary
    Cooper Elementary
    Four Corners Elementary
    Great Lakes Elementary
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Middle:    Superior Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  1,290

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.8%
Two or more races:
7.0%
Hispanic:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Superior High ranks better than 52.2% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.09. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Superior 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 (85.8%), two or more races (7%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Superior High is 13.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Superior High is $12,581.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Superior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Superior High 206th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Superior High in the ranking list.)

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Superior School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Superior School District 299th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Superior High

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Rank History for all students at Superior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.01 221st 275 19.6%
2005 42.58 233rd 287 18.8%
2006 37.33 240th 292 17.8%
2007 51.82 204th 281 27.4%
2008 49.04 304th 437 30.4%
2009 41.06 348th 438 20.5%
2010 49.67 326th 450 27.6%
2011 47.70 328th 445 26.3%
2012 40.27 361st 452 20.1%
2013 32.02 381st 457 16.6%
2014 38.45 353rd 462 23.6%
2015 51.35 299th 466 35.8%
2016 32.10 304th 408 25.5%
2017 37.12 267th 410 34.9%
2018 44.48 232nd 410 43.4%
2019 42.76 238th 400 40.5%
2021 48.73 187th 390 52.1%
2022 37.39 256th 391 34.5%
2023 36.89 276th 415 33.5%
2024 52.09 206th 431 52.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Superior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.12 55th 56 1.8%
2024 34.92 43rd 71 39.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Superior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.68 39th 55 29.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Superior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.89 130th 255 49.0%
2019 41.61 144th 251 42.6%
2021 52.01 95th 226 58.0%
2022 48.02 123rd 250 50.8%
2023 43.35 159th 271 41.3%
2024 48.93 165th 326 49.4%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Superior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.53 214th 355 39.7%
2019 33.97 240th 343 30.0%
2021 48.49 172nd 332 48.2%
2022 32.74 250th 343 27.1%
2023 37.57 226th 329 31.3%
2024 42.68 222nd 353 37.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Superior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.63 39th 40 2.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Superior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.74 230th 373 38.3%
2019 48.24 176th 354 50.3%
2021 42.83 195th 334 41.6%
2022 39.80 217th 347 37.5%
2023 18.52 321st 359 10.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Superior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.88 22nd 76 71.1%
2023 78.14 17th 97 82.5%
2024 57.95 38th 119 68.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at Superior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.00 3rd 6 50.0%
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Rank History for White students at Superior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.18 179th 261 31.4%
2019 35.44 172nd 266 35.3%
2021 38.63 155th 266 41.7%
2022 29.02 206th 269 23.4%
2023 28.73 204th 271 24.7%
2024 42.81 173rd 300 42.3%
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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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by a parent
Monday, August 15, 2016

Open Quote My son attended this high school, within his first week he was assaulted and not only was there no disciplinary action taken on the two students that assaulted my son but they threatened my son for expulsion. My son was in honors for all of his academics until he got here were his gpa went from 3.7 to 1.4 due to teachers not fully understanding their students. After the first year I made him go to online school and his grades went up drastically. If you are to send your children here be prepared for poor grades, awful teachers, and high drug rate. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Superior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1255 2 5 1 40 n/a n/a 0 1303
1989 1192 5 8 n/a 72 n/a n/a 0 1277
1990 1161 5 15 0 63 n/a n/a 0 1244
1991 1106 8 11 3 76 n/a n/a 0 1204
1992 1150 6 17 2 62 n/a n/a 0 1237
1993 1110 7 12 1 71 n/a n/a 0 1201
1994 1163 5 13 1 73 n/a n/a 0 1255
1995 1778 11 32 6 74 n/a n/a 0 1901
1996 1778 11 32 6 74 n/a n/a 0 1901
1997 1761 17 37 5 86 n/a n/a 0 1906
1998 1695 18 30 7 91 n/a n/a 0 1841
1999 1577 13 26 9 115 n/a n/a 0 1740
2000 1485 14 23 7 118 n/a n/a 0 1647
2001 1504 11 25 8 98 n/a n/a 0 1646
2002 1518 17 38 13 126 n/a n/a 0 1712
2003 1518 17 38 13 126 n/a n/a 0 1712
2004 1480 23 28 13 107 n/a n/a 0 1651
2005 1461 26 29 14 112 n/a n/a 0 1642
2006 1469 33 31 14 90 n/a n/a 0 1637
2007 1489 29 30 13 90 n/a n/a 0 1651
2008 1465 34 31 16 81 n/a n/a 0 1627
2009 1403 32 26 23 69 n/a n/a 0 1553
2010 1338 32 23 20 67 n/a n/a 0 1480
2011 1303 33 18 21 71 0 3 0 1449
2012 1281 28 15 23 63 0 8 0 1418
2013 1296 31 11 27 50 0 9 0 1424
2014 1240 26 16 18 46 1 6 0 1353
2015 1224 31 13 21 49 0 8 0 1346
2016 1185 36 16 25 54 0 12 0 1328
2017 1146 27 14 25 53 2 14 0 1281
2018 1165 29 15 29 44 2 25 0 1309
2019 1139 36 13 28 46 1 25 0 1288
2020 1099 46 13 34 38 2 30 0 1262
2021 1100 47 15 28 33 1 45 0 1269
2022 1103 42 13 36 24 1 52 0 1271
2023 1125 35 12 42 15 1 74 2 1306
2024 1107 21 13 39 15 0 90 5 1290

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 Superior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1303 76.3 17.0 32.2
1989 1277 70.4 18.1 17
1990 1244 72.4 17.1 15.3
1991 1204 68.7 17.5 25.6
1992 1237 68.6 18.0 23.8
1993 1201 68.0 17.7 27.2
1994 1255 67.0 18.7 30
1995 1901 92.8 20.5 30
1996 1901 92.8 20.5 30
1997 1906 93.6 20.4 32.6
1998 1841 94.4 19.5 32.5
1999 1740 96.9 18.0 43
2000 1647 97.4 16.9 43.1
2001 1646 92.9 17.7 39.9
2002 1712 94.4 18.1 35.9
2003 1712 94.4 18.1 35.9
2004 1651 96.9 17.0 30.3
2005 1642 97.4 16.9 n/a
2006 1637 100.9 16.2 n/a
2007 1651 99.4 16.6 37.1
2008 1627 98.0 16.6 28.9
2009 1553 95.5 16.3 39.5
2010 1480 95.1 15.5 41.4
2011 1449 94.4 15.3 43
2012 1418 92.1 15.3 44
2013 1424 90.5 15.7 44.7
2014 1353 90.2 14.9 42.9
2015 1346 n/a n/a 44.7
2016 1328 89.0 14.9 40.3
2017 1281 90.7 14.1 38.6
2018 1309 89.7 14.5 37.6
2019 1288 89.0 14.4 40.3
2020 1262 89.4 14.1 43
2021 1269 88.0 14.4 46.4
2022 1271 89.4 14.2 42.7
2023 1306 93.9 13.9 42.5
2024 1290 92.3 13.9 41.4

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 Superior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1303 76.3 17.0 32.2
1989 1277 70.4 18.1 17
1990 1244 72.4 17.1 15.3
1991 1204 68.7 17.5 25.6
1992 1237 68.6 18.0 23.8
1993 1201 68.0 17.7 27.2
1994 1255 67.0 18.7 30
1995 1901 92.8 20.5 30
1996 1901 92.8 20.5 30
1997 1906 93.6 20.4 32.6
1998 1841 94.4 19.5 32.5
1999 1740 96.9 18.0 43
2000 1647 97.4 16.9 43.1
2001 1646 92.9 17.7 39.9
2002 1712 94.4 18.1 35.9
2003 1712 94.4 18.1 35.9
2004 1651 96.9 17.0 30.3
2005 1642 97.4 16.9 n/a
2006 1637 100.9 16.2 n/a
2007 1651 99.4 16.6 37.1
2008 1627 98.0 16.6 28.9
2009 1553 95.5 16.3 39.5
2010 1480 95.1 15.5 41.4
2011 1449 94.4 15.3 43
2012 1418 92.1 15.3 44
2013 1424 90.5 15.7 44.7
2014 1353 90.2 14.9 42.9
2015 1346 n/a n/a 44.7
2016 1328 89.0 14.9 40.3
2017 1281 90.7 14.1 38.6
2018 1309 89.7 14.5 37.6
2019 1288 89.0 14.4 40.3
2020 1262 89.4 14.1 43
2021 1269 88.0 14.4 46.4
2022 1271 89.4 14.2 42.7
2023 1306 93.9 13.9 42.5
2024 1290 92.3 13.9 41.4

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 Superior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $513 (4.3%) $11,415 (95.7%) $11,928
2020 $474 (3.9%) $11,756 (96.1%) $12,230
2021 $790 (6.3%) $11,791 (93.7%) $12,581

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Superior 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 238th of 400 High schoolsRanks 276th of 415 High schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Superior High)5658
 2.1%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Superior School District)5658
 2.1%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Superior High)39.138.6
 0.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Superior School District)39.138.6
 0.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Superior High)19.217.8
 1.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Superior School District)19.217.8
 1.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Superior High)28.123.9
 4.2%
   10th Grade Science (Superior School District)28.123.9
 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 Students12881306
 1.4%
African American3635
 2.8%
American Indian4615
 67.4%
Asian1312
 7.7%
Hispanic2842
 50%
Pacific Islander11
White11391125
 1.2%
Two or More Races2574
 196%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.3%42.5%
 2.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Superior High

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,290 students attended Superior High.

Students at Superior High are 86% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Asian.

Superior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bryant Elementary
Elementary : Cooper Elementary
Elementary : Four Corners Elementary
Elementary : Great Lakes Elementary
Elementary : Lake Superior Elementary
Elementary : Northern Lights Elementary
Middle : Superior Middle

Superior High ranks 206th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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