Spencer High School is a public high school located in Spencer, in Marathon County, Wisconsin. Spencer High School has multiple extracurricular activities such as: football, basketball, softball, ...
Serving 329 students in grades 6-12, Spencer Junior High/high ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spencer Junior High/high ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Spencer Junior High/high's student population of 329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspire, Educate, and Celebrate
School Rankings
Spencer Junior High/high ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spencer Junior High/high is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1209 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
88%
66%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rocket
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spencer Junior High/high's ranking?
Spencer Junior High/high is ranked #1209 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spencer Junior High/high?
The graduation rate of Spencer Junior High/high is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Spencer Junior High/high?
329 students attend Spencer Junior High/high.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Spencer Junior High/high students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spencer Junior High/high?
Spencer Junior High/high has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spencer Junior High/high offer ?
Spencer Junior High/high offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Spencer Junior High/high part of?
Spencer Junior High/high is part of Spencer School District.
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