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Chippewa Falls High School

Public | 9-12 | 1452 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 28, 2012

I am a former student here and had the time of my life. The teachers have to be some of the best in the nation. I've come back to visit once before while home on leave and its like one big family. I was actually in uniform at the time and many students were curious about my experiences in the military and were very respectful. The sports curriculum was phenomenal, I highly recommend Track and Field. Freshman courses were very easy, so I suggest taking on AP classes if you are a fast learner. They also have different languages offered: Spanish, French, German, Latin, Russian, Japanese, and sign language. They have an incredible choir program as well as computer science classes, and Seymour Cray was a distinguished alumni. If you are fortunate enough to live in this wonderful town, you'll be equally if not more impressed with this school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 26, 2009

As a parents of two children in this school it takes a long time for the teaching staff as wwell as the principle staff to reply to your email if you have a student concern.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2009

At the moment I am attending Chippewa Falls Senior High School as a Sophmore. I, as do most kids becoming a freshman, was a bit scared to come to the 'big bad highschool' but my fears were dismissed early on. This school has a positive and friendly enviornment that makes it fun to learn. It helps that the teachers are very down to earth and easy to talk to. Lessons are covered in a modern and up-to-date way so the students don't become TOO bored. I'm very pleased with this school in general. It's a great place to be and I wouldn't change it for the world.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 15, 2009

My kids used to go to the Catholic schools, but we switched them about 5 yrs ago. It was the best move I ever made. The teachers care and there are alot of activities for all.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 29, 2008

Chippewa Falls High School is a great school with many opportunities. It prepared me very well college, and enjoyed every minute I spent there
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 23, 2004

I am a senior at CFHS, and I believe it is a great school. We have an amazing staff of teachers. The music department is wonderful and so are all of the extra activties. I feel that my school is very safe, and a fun place all around.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 73% in 2012.

315 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

315 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

315 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

315 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

315 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
82%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

All Students78%
Female83%
Male72%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin78%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities25%
Non-disabled81%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Math

All Students78%
Female79%
Male77%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin79%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities15%
Non-disabled83%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Reading

All Students86%
Female89%
Male85%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander76%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin88%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities30%
Non-disabled91%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%

Science

All Students82%
Female83%
Male81%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander88%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin83%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities30%
Non-disabled86%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%

Social Studies

All Students85%
Female87%
Male82%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin86%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities20%
Non-disabled89%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White, not Hispanic 95% 74%
Asian 2% 4%
Black, not Hispanic 2% 10%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% 1%
Hispanic 1% 10%
Multiracial 0% 2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 1%N/A6%
Disabled students 11%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 29%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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735 Terrill St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
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Phone: (715) 726-2406

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