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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SAINT CROIX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551323001746

Saint Croix Falls High

740 Maple Dr, Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024 · (715) 483-2507 · Polk County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL345 STUDENTS
Enrollment
345
High
DISTRICT 248 · STATE 475
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 14.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
26%
89 students
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
77
Grade 10
98
Grade 11
76
Grade 12
94
Student demographics
White
30789%
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
123%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 15%
Asian
72%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 4%
Two+
165%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 6%
Native American
31%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
19456%
Female
15144%

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BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
UNDERPERFORMING
Bottom 10% of WI schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
46.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
61.8%
based on WI schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-15.6pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
345
+37 (+12%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
was 14.7:1
% White
89%
was 96%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Saint Croix Falls High

Set in Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin, Saint Croix Falls High is an intimate four-year high school, one of the schools within Saint Croix Falls School District. It enrolls 345 students across grades 9 through 12. By comparison, Wisconsin's public schools average about 475 students each, so Saint Croix Falls High sits 27% smaller than that benchmark.

Saint Croix Falls School District runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 991 students. Saint Croix Falls High is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Saint Croix Falls High reports that nearly all students (89%) are White. Beyond that, the school records 5% multiracial, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

On the income-and-resources front, The school lists 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 15.0:1. The state averages about 14.6:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Roughly 26% of students at Saint Croix Falls High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Polk County runs at roughly 37%, so the school's eligibility rate is lower than the surrounding baseline.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, On a poverty-adjusted basis, Saint Croix Falls High sits in the bottom 10% statewide. Predicted proficiency from the FRL regression is roughly 61.8%; actual is 46.3%, a gap of -15.6 points.

Across the wider county, community-level numbers for Polk County indicate median household earnings sit near $77,219, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Polk County's 26 public schools (combined enrollment of about 6,126 students), Saint Croix Falls High is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Saint Croix Falls Middle, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Saint Croix Falls High at 6th of 7; the average score across the group is 62.4%.

The school occupies an outlying site.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Saint Croix Falls High has expanded 12%, going from 308 students in 2018 to 345 in 2025. The White share of enrollment decreased from 96% to 89% over that span.

Within the allk12 community for this school, posts here usually surface around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Polk County at a glance

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Population
45,555
Census ACS
Median income
$77,219
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
6,126 students

Quick facts

School name
Saint Croix Falls High
District
Saint Croix Falls School District
Address
740 Maple Dr, Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
Phone
(715) 483-2507
County
Polk County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
345
Teachers (FTE)
23
Student–teacher ratio
15.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
89 (26%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
551323001746
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Saint Croix Falls High
What is the total enrollment at Saint Croix Falls High?
Saint Croix Falls High enrolls approximately 345 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Saint Croix Falls High serve?
Saint Croix Falls High serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Croix Falls High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Saint Croix Falls High is approximately 15.0:1 (23 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Saint Croix Falls High?
At Saint Croix Falls High, the student body is approximately 89% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Saint Croix Falls High?
Saint Croix Falls High is overseen by Saint Croix Falls School District in Polk County.
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