Lincoln Jr/Sr High School

Lincoln Jr/Sr High School, a compact 9-12 campus in Alma Center, Wisconsin, operated by Alma Center School District, educates 250 students, covering grades 7 through 12. That puts it 47% leaner than the typical public school in Wisconsin, which averages around 475 students.

Lincoln Jr/Sr High School is one of 2 schools operated by Alma Center School District, a district that hosts 589 students overall.

Demographically, Lincoln Jr/Sr High School lists that nearly all students (83%) are White. The remainder breaks down as 16% Hispanic. That composition is broadly in line with Jackson County as a whole.

On the income-and-resources front, Lincoln Jr/Sr High School records 21 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 Lincoln Jr/Sr High School tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 49% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

After controlling for student poverty, Lincoln Jr/Sr High School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 47.7% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 46.1%.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Jackson County indicate median household earnings sit near $68,110, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Across Jackson County's 10 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,867 students), Lincoln Jr/Sr High School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Lincoln Elementary, roughly 4.0 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 3 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Lincoln Jr/Sr High School at 4th of 8; the average score across the group is 45.2%.

The school occupies a rural site.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Lincoln Jr/Sr High School has ticked up 43%, going from 175 students in 2018 to 250 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 14.2:1 in 2018 to 11.8:1 today.

On the community side, members of the Lincoln Jr/Sr High School community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.