Serving 144 students in grades 9-12, John Edwards High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Edwards High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
John Edwards High School's student population of 144 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Edwards High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Edwards High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1487 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
88%
66%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Edwards High School's ranking?
John Edwards High School is ranked #1487 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are John Edwards High School often compared to?
John Edwards High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln High School, Nekoosa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Edwards High School?
The graduation rate of John Edwards High School is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend John Edwards High School?
144 students attend John Edwards High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of John Edwards High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Edwards High School?
John Edwards High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Edwards High School offer ?
John Edwards High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Edwards High School part of?
John Edwards High School is part of Port Edwards School District.
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