Cadott High

Cadott High, a low-enrollment secondary school in Cadott, Wisconsin, operated by Cadott Community School District, serves 230 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 475 students per school, that is 52% smaller than typical.

Across the 3 schools in Cadott Community School District (800 students total), Cadott High accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Cadott High records that 97% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority.

In terms of school funding signals, Cadott High records 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 14.6:1, putting Cadott High tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 45% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

After controlling for student poverty, Cadott High tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 49.9% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 40.1%.

Around the school, census data for Chippewa County shows median household income runs about $74,680, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Cadott High is one of 28 public schools in Chippewa County (combined enrollment of about 8,353 students).

The closest other public school is Cadott Junior High, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools. Among the 7 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Cadott High ranks 7th on composite proficiency, below the local average of 61.2%.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 7%: 248 students in 2018 compared to 230 in 2025. Class-load math has tightened: from 13.3:1 in 2018 to 11.8:1 in 2025.

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