Enrollment
371
High
DISTRICT 381 · STATE 475
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TOMAHAWK SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551494001947
Tomahawk High
1048 E Kings Rd, Tomahawk, WI 54487 · (715) 453-2106 · Lincoln County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL371 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.0:1 · STATE 14.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
37%
138 students
DISTRICT 46% · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 94 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 94 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 92 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 91 | 25% |
Student demographics
9%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Tomahawk School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
43.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
54.8%
based on WI schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-11.7pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 43% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 55% typical for Wisconsin schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Wisconsin's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Tomahawk High
Tomahawk High's state test result (43.1% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomahawk High this school | 371 | 37.2% | 43.1% |
| Stanley-Boyd High Stanley | 341 | 37.5% | 53.3% |
| Spooner High Spooner | 361 | 41.3% | 52.4% |
| Grantsburg High Grantsburg | 273 | 37.7% | 53.5% |
| Shell Lake Junior/Senior High Shell Lake | 300 | 40.7% | 56.3% |
| Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High Chetek | 254 | 36.6% | 49.2% |
Matched among Wisconsin high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Tomahawk High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 43.1% | #254 of 402 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 371 | #217 of 532 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #152 of 325 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 9.4% | #321 of 325 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 37.2% | #181 of 418 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.3% | #187 of 203 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
371
-1 (0%) vs 2020
-11% since 1990-91, when it was 419
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
was 13.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 371 | 26 | 14.3:1 | 37% (138) |
| 2023-24 | 353 | 25.8 | 13.7:1 | 34% (121) |
| 2022-23 | 371 | 25.8 | 14.4:1 | 33% (121) |
| 2020-21 | 372 | 27 | 13.8:1 | 31% (115) |
| 2017-18 | 376 | 27.9 | 13.5:1 | 22% (82) |
| 2015-16 | 418 | 29 | 14.4:1 | 33% (138) |
| 2010-11 | 521 | 33 | 15.8:1 | 38% (198) |
| 2000-01 | 603 | 38 | 15.9:1 | 20% (121) |
| 1990-91 | 419 | 31 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Tomahawk High.
Since 2017-18: students down 1% (376 to 371); teachers down 7% (27.9 to 26).
About Tomahawk High
Tomahawk High is a small high school in Wisconsin, located in Tomahawk. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 371 students in grades 9 through 12. The average for high schools in Wisconsin is about 475 students, so this school is 22% smaller than average.
Tomahawk High is one of 3 schools in Tomahawk School District, which enrolls 1,142 students in total.
Federal enrollment data show Tomahawk High is 95% White. County-wide, about 94% of residents are White. Tomahawk High's diversity index is 9%, against a US figure of 70%.
Tomahawk High counts 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 14.3 students for each one. That matches the 14.6:1 average for high schools in Wisconsin fairly closely. About 37% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits. That tracks the 40% average for public schools in Lincoln County.
Tomahawk High scores 43.1% on state tests, averaged across results. The predicted figure, based on its student poverty level, is 54.8%.
Federal survey data for Lincoln County show that the median household income is $68,164, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of people live in poverty. There are 12 public schools in Lincoln County, enrolling about 3,880 students in all.
Of nearby public schools, Tomahawk Middle is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. Tomahawk High has 2 other public schools within five miles. Nearby schools with test data average 55.5% proficiency; Tomahawk High posts 43.1%.
Locale: Rural: Remote. In NCES terms, the school is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment has been fairly stable: 372 in 2020-21 and 371 in 2024-25.
If you have questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Tomahawk High, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Lincoln County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
28,426
Census ACS
Median income
$68,164
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
3,880 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Tomahawk School District
- Tomahawk ElementaryElementary · 512 students
- Tomahawk MiddleMiddle · 259 students
Other schools in Tomahawk
- Tomahawk ElementaryElementary · 512 students
- Tomahawk MiddleMiddle · 259 students
Nearby schools
- Tomahawk Middle0.0 mi · 259
- Tomahawk Elementary0.0 mi · 512
- Copper Lake School11.0 mi · 14
- DOC: Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School11.0 mi · 38
- Northwoods Community Elementary11.7 mi · 97
- Crescent Elementary16.7 mi · 384
Frequently asked questions
About Tomahawk HighWhat is the total enrollment at Tomahawk High?
Tomahawk High enrolls approximately 371 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Tomahawk High serve?
Tomahawk High serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Tomahawk High have?
Tomahawk High employs 26 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.
What is the student diversity at Tomahawk High?
Student demographics at Tomahawk High are roughly 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Two or more.
What district is Tomahawk High in?
Tomahawk High is part of Tomahawk School District.
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