Pembine High School is a high school in the Town of Pembine, Wisconsin. The school is officially named Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine High School after the district to which it belongs. Opened in 1903, the high school originally served the Pembine District, but later added other geographic areas.
Serving 87 students in grades 7-12, Pembine High School 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pembine High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pembine High School's student population of 87 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1903
School Motto
Empowering Students to Pursue Success
School Rankings
Pembine High School 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 Pembine High School is 0.12, 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
#1358 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
94%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers, Patriots
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pembine High School's ranking?
Pembine High School is ranked #1358 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Pembine High School often compared to?
Pembine High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pembine Elementary School, Crivitz High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pembine High School?
The graduation rate of Pembine High School is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pembine High School?
87 students attend Pembine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pembine High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pembine High School?
Pembine High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pembine High School offer ?
Pembine High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pembine High School part of?
Pembine High School is part of Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District.
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