Serving 67 students in grades 9-12, Mellen High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
85%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mellen High School?
The graduation rate of Mellen High School is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mellen High School?
67 students attend Mellen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mellen High School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mellen High School?
Mellen High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mellen High School offer ?
Mellen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mellen High School part of?
Mellen High School is part of Mellen School District.
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