2019 High School Survey

Student Survey Summary

In the spring of 2019, the two high school representatives on Cuba City’s Downtown Task Force were asked to gauge the opinions of their classmates as it pertains to the City’s current status and their future desires for the community. 218 student opinions were compiled in less than 2 weeks, providing invaluable insight into the next generation’s feelings toward their hometown.

What Is the main reason you would come back and live in Cuba City in 10 years after you go to school or enter the workforce after high school?

Small town                                            8.3%
Kind people                                          6.8
Family is here                                     28.4
Good community                               23.4
Schools                                                  6.4
Not coming back                                14.2
Safe place                                              5.0

What does Cuba City not have that the neighboring towns have and you wish we had? Ex. ice cream shops, nail salons etc.

Shopping                                              13.3%
Fitness center                                         7.8
Fast food                                               32.6
Dining options                                      16.1
Coffee shops                                        10.0
Ice cream                                              19.3
Community center/pool                      11.0
Place to hang out                                   5.0

What is one thing Cuba City is lacking that makes you dream of living in a different location?

Fast food                                               6.9%
Dining options                                      9.2
Place to hang out                               17.0
Shopping                                              11.0
Jobs                                                       7.3
Bigger population                               13.8
Weather                                                  5.0

If there was a large amount of land bought on the outside of town, what would you want there? List two things.

Gym/fitness center                                18.8%
Community center                                   9.1
Dining options                                        37.1
Pool                                                            5.0
Shopping                                                 18.8
Mall                                                            5.5
Pond or lake                                             4.1

What is something you believe sets Cuba City apart from other neighboring towns today?

Community/people                                26.6%
Main Street/downtown                           7.8
Schools                                                      5.9
City of Presidents/history                     10.0
Nothing                                                      8.3
Businesses                                             15.6

What is something unique you have seen in another town/city that would set Cuba City apart from other small towns?

Dining options                                      16.0%
Shopping                                               16.5