How do the Price County High Schools Rank?

High schools across the nation recently received ranks from the U.S. News & World Report.Photo byMy Price County

U.S. News & World Report recently ranked public high schools across the nation based on the college readiness index, college curriculum breadth index, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance, and graduation rate. 17,665 public high school were ranked across the nation. 462 public high schools in Wisconsin made the ranking list, including the three high schools in Price County.

CHEQUAMEGON, PARK FALLS

Of the three high schools in the county, Chequamegon High School in Park Falls ranked the highest. That high school ranked 51 in Wisconsin and 1,873 in the nation.

According to the report, there are 17 full-time teachers and 218 students. 85.8% of students are white and 14.2% are minorities. 46% of the student body comes from economically-disadvantage families with 38% receiving free lunches and 9% receiving reduced rate lunches.

The school's overall score was 89.39 out of 100.

Kyle Cronan, district administrator of Chequamegon School District shared his joy. “Congratulations to the students, parents, and staff of CHS. This does not happen without the support of the school board and the entire district staff. This is a team effort across the district over many years."

Chequamegon High School principal John Oswald added, “We are proud of Chequamegon High School's recognition as one of the best high schools in Wisconsin and the nation. This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our exceptional staff, the determination of our students, the support of our parents and guardians, and the collaborative efforts of all district personnel. It involves the collective effort and teamwork district-wide of everyone involved. Congratulations once again to all involved for this well-deserved honor.”

PHILLIPS

Phillips High School came in next in the county with a rank of 131 in Wisconsin and 4,000 in the nation.

According to the report, there are 20 full-time teachers and 214 students. 92.5% of students are white and 7.5% are minorities. There was no information given on the number of economically-disadvantage families or students receiving free or reduced rate lunches.

The school's overall score was 77.34 out of 100.

PRENTICE

Prentice High School ranks 358 in Wisconsin and 13,041 in the nation.

According to the report, there are 11 full-time teachers and 117 students. 94% of students are white and 6% are minorities. 43% of the student body comes from economically-disadvantage families with 34% receiving free lunches and 9% receiving reduced rate lunches.

The school's overall score was 26.13 out of 100.

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