Serving 685 students in grades 9-12, Medford 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 685 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Medford High School's student population of 685 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Mascot
Big Red
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
685 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1976
School Rankings
Medford High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medford High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1305 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medford High School's ranking?
Medford High School is ranked #1305 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Medford High School often compared to?
Medford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rib Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Medford High School?
The graduation rate of Medford High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Medford High School?
685 students attend Medford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Medford High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Medford High School?
Medford High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Medford High School offer ?
Medford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Medford High School part of?
Medford High School is part of Medford Area Public School District.
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