Argyle High

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Argyle High ranks 301 st of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Argyle High is a public high school located in Argyle, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 75 students. The school is part of the Argyle School District, which is ranked 261 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Argyle High has consistently maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate, which is significantly higher than the state average and the graduation rates of nearby schools like Mineral Point High and New Glarus High. However, the school's test scores in subjects like Social Studies, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state averages and the scores of these high-performing nearby schools. Argyle High has also had varying chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0% to 25.3% over the past few years, which is an area where the school could potentially improve.

Compared to the nearby high-performing schools, Argyle High's overall performance is generally lower, with its state ranking and SchoolDigger star rating fluctuating between 1 and 3 stars. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement. Additionally, Argyle High has a relatively high percentage of students (around 40%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which could be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance, as students from lower-income backgrounds often face additional challenges.

Detail:

Public 9-12

14665 State Road 78
Argyle, WI 53504

(608) 543-3318

District: Argyle School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
301^st of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,303

Feeder schools for Argyle High:

Elementary:	Argyle Elementary
Middle:	Argyle Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 8.5

Number of students: 75

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.0%

Hispanic:

1.3%

American Indian:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Argyle High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.25. (See more...)

Compare Details Argyle High ranks worse than 69.8% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.28. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Argyle High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96%), American Indian (1.3%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Argyle High is 8.5. (See more...)

Compare Argyle High employs 8.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Argyle High is $9,303.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Argyle High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Argyle High 301^st of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Argyle High in the ranking list.)

Argyle School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Argyle School District 261^st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Argyle High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2006	65.07	164^th	382	57.1%
2008	61.28	230^th	519	55.7%
2009	62.52	222^nd	521	57.4%
2010	71.83	110^th	539	79.6%
2011	76.92	54^th	549	90.2%
2012	71.07	115^th	559	79.4%
2013	68.34	145^th	569	74.5%
2014	58.94	261^st	585	55.4%
2015	48.34	376^th	612	38.6%
2016	35.17	442^nd	609	27.4%
2017	32.25	459^th	612	25.0%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Argyle High

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Rank History for all high school students at Argyle High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2006	68.04	103^rd	292	64.7%
2008	41.53	339^th	437	22.4%
2009	18.05	399^th	438	8.9%
2010	81.14	27^th	450	94.0%
2011	82.10	17^th	445	96.2%
2012	72.03	101^st	452	77.7%
2013	70.09	107^th	457	76.6%
2014	35.23	372^nd	462	19.5%
2015	62.92	191^st	466	59.0%
2016	30.33	312^th	408	23.5%
2017	33.83	278^th	410	32.2%
2019	29.73	312^th	400	22.0%
2021	42.63	219^th	390	43.8%
2022	25.36	322^nd	391	17.6%
2023	27.39	327^th	415	21.2%
2024	36.28	301^st	431	30.2%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Argyle High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	43.58	202^nd	354	42.9%
2021	53.51	144^th	334	56.9%
2022	26.24	281^st	347	19.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Argyle High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.21	243^rd	271	10.3%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Argyle High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	130	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	130
1990	129	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	129
1991	129	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	129
1992	127	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	127
1993	127	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	127
1994	136	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	136
1995	144	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	144
1996	144	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	144
1997	183	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	184
1998	172	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	173
1999	172	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	172
2000	199	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	199
2001	197	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	197
2002	162	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	164
2003	162	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	164
2004	168	0	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	174
2005	191	0	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	198
2006	185	1	0	4	5	n/a	n/a	195
2007	181	0	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	192
2008	172	0	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	180
2009	164	0	3	5	3	n/a	n/a	175
2010	164	1	6	7	2	n/a	n/a	180
2011	160	0	4	8	1	2	0	175
2012	159	0	2	7	1	1	0	170
2013	154	1	5	6	1	0	0	167
2014	161	0	5	5	0	0	2	173
2015	163	0	5	5	0	0	1	174
2016	163	0	3	4	0	0	1	171
2017	155	0	2	7	0	0	1	165
2018	92	1	2	3	0	0	1	99
2019	91	0	2	2	0	0	1	96
2020	87	0	0	5	0	0	2	94
2021	74	0	0	5	0	0	1	80
2022	77	0	0	3	0	0	1	81
2023	72	0	0	1	1	0	1	75

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Argyle High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	130	12.5	10.4	15.4
1990	129	14.0	9.2	15.5
1991	129	13.0	9.9	10.9
1992	127	11.9	10.6	12.6
1993	127	11.1	11.4	10.2
1994	136	11.1	12.3	12.5
1995	144	11.6	12.4	8.3
1996	144	11.6	12.4	8.3
1997	184	12.9	14.3	11.4
1998	173	13.3	13.0	12.1
1999	172	13.2	13.0	14.5
2000	199	15.7	12.7	12.1
2001	197	17.1	11.5	13.7
2002	164	15.2	10.8	15.9
2003	164	15.2	10.8	15.9
2004	174	15.2	11.4	21.8
2005	198	16.5	12.0	n/a
2006	195	16.9	11.5	n/a
2007	192	15.8	12.2	19.3
2008	180	14.0	12.9	17.8
2009	175	13.2	13.3	23.4
2010	180	14.5	12.3	25
2011	175	14.0	12.4	26.9
2012	170	12.3	13.7	36.5
2013	167	13.8	12.0	31.7
2014	173	13.8	12.4	35.8
2015	174	n/a	n/a	34.5
2016	171	14.0	12.2	29.2
2017	165	14.0	11.7	27.3
2018	99	9.3	10.6	25.3
2019	96	9.3	10.2	29.2
2020	94	9.8	9.5	33
2021	80	9.8	8.1	32.5
2022	81	9.8	8.2	40.7
2023	75	8.7	8.5	40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Argyle High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	130	12.5	10.4	15.4
1990	129	14.0	9.2	15.5
1991	129	13.0	9.9	10.9
1992	127	11.9	10.6	12.6
1993	127	11.1	11.4	10.2
1994	136	11.1	12.3	12.5
1995	144	11.6	12.4	8.3
1996	144	11.6	12.4	8.3
1997	184	12.9	14.3	11.4
1998	173	13.3	13.0	12.1
1999	172	13.2	13.0	14.5
2000	199	15.7	12.7	12.1
2001	197	17.1	11.5	13.7
2002	164	15.2	10.8	15.9
2003	164	15.2	10.8	15.9
2004	174	15.2	11.4	21.8
2005	198	16.5	12.0	n/a
2006	195	16.9	11.5	n/a
2007	192	15.8	12.2	19.3
2008	180	14.0	12.9	17.8
2009	175	13.2	13.3	23.4
2010	180	14.5	12.3	25
2011	175	14.0	12.4	26.9
2012	170	12.3	13.7	36.5
2013	167	13.8	12.0	31.7
2014	173	13.8	12.4	35.8
2015	174	n/a	n/a	34.5
2016	171	14.0	12.2	29.2
2017	165	14.0	11.7	27.3
2018	99	9.3	10.6	25.3
2019	96	9.3	10.2	29.2
2020	94	9.8	9.5	33
2021	80	9.8	8.1	32.5
2022	81	9.8	8.2	40.7
2023	75	8.7	8.5	40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Argyle High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$425 (3.2%)	$12,677 (96.8%)	$13,102
2020	$304 (2.2%)	$13,237 (97.8%)	$13,541
2021	$535 (5.8%)	$8,768 (94.2%)	$9,303

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Argyle High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 312^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 327^th of 415 High schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Argyle High)	27.8	31.6	3.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Argyle School District)	27.8	31.6	3.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Argyle High)	32.1	33.3	1.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Argyle School District)	32.1	33.3	1.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Argyle High)	32.1	33.3	1.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Argyle School District)	32.1	33.3	1.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Argyle High)	25	16.7	8.3%
10th Grade Science (Argyle School District)	25	16.7	8.3%
10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	32.7	31.7	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	96	75	21.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	2	1	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	91	72	20.9%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.2%	40%	10.8%

Schools Near Argyle High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Argyle High	Public	9-12	14665 State Road 78	Argyle	53504	Lafayette County	Argyle School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 543-3318	75	9	8.5	40.0%	72 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	36.3	301^st of 431 public high schools	30.2%		27.4	327^th of 415 public high schools	21.2%	26			33.3								43.5		$9,303	$535	$8,768
Pecatonica High	Public	6-12	704 Cross St	Blanchardville	53516	Lafayette County	Pecatonica Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 523-4285	207	22	9.4	29.5%	205 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)				72.4	68.6	58.1	82.8	68.6	71.0	74.2	39.3	58.1	$17,856	$975	$16,882
Black Hawk High	Public	9-12	202 E Center St	South Wayne	53587	Lafayette County	Black Hawk School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 439-5371	109	9	11.9	31.2%	104 (95.4%)	2 (1.8%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	19	386^th of 431 public high schools	10.4%		45.2	229^th of 415 public high schools	44.8%	157		28.6	23.8								35.7		$18,064	$595	$17,469
Darlington High	Public	9-12	11838 Center Hill Rd	Darlington	53530	Lafayette County	Darlington Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 776-4001	280	23	12.1		198 (70.7%)	3 (1.1%)	73 (26.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	38.7	284^th of 431 public high schools	34.1%		65.1	123^rd of 415 public high schools	70.4%	161	39.0	32.2	32.2								60.3		$15,002	$553	$14,449
New Glarus High	Public	9-12	1701 2nd St	New Glarus	53574	Green County	New Glarus School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 527-2410	320	22	14.3	21.6%	301 (94.1%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.9%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	90.6	23^rd of 431 public high schools	94.7%		93.4	21^st of 415 public high schools	94.9%	2	69.6	67.4	67.4								58.4		$12,730	$235	$12,494
Monticello High	Public	9-12	334 S Main St	Monticello	53570	Green County	Monticello School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 938-4194	100	10	9.7	31.0%	94 (94.0%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	62.4	150^th of 431 public high schools	65.2%		65.5	118^th of 415 public high schools	71.6%	32			46.7								52.4		$15,082	$888	$14,194
Monroe High	Public	9-12	1600 26th St	Monroe	53566	Green County	Monroe School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 328-7117	729	54	13.4	37.3%	609 (83.5%)	9 (1.2%)	87 (11.9%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.5%)	53	197^th of 431 public high schools	54.3%		37.7	273^rd of 415 public high schools	34.2%	76	47.1	41.9	48.4								47.3		$13,944	$966	$12,979
Belleville High	Public	9-12	635 W Church St	Belleville	53508	Dane County	Belleville School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 835-6120	282	21	13.3	22.7%	238 (84.4%)	4 (1.4%)	22 (7.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.7%)	45.2	253^rd of 431 public high schools	41.3%		65.3	121^st of 415 public high schools	70.8%	132	35.3	30.9	47.1								64.5		$12,324	$488	$11,838
Mineral Point High	Public	9-12	705 Ross St	Mineral Point	53565	Iowa County	Mineral Point Unified School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 987-0730	245	20	12.5	22.4%	230 (93.9%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	73.8	83^rd of 431 public high schools	80.7%		80.9	60^th of 415 public high schools	85.5%	23	59.7	69.0	64.9								33.3		$16,147	$354	$15,793
Juda High	Public	9-12	N2385 Spring St	Juda	53550	Green County	Juda School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 934-5251	99	10	10.1	51.5%	93 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.5	347^th of 431 public high schools	19.5%					(n/a)	45.0	35.0	30.0								28.6		$16,722	$1,105	$15,617

Frequently Asked Questions about Argyle High

What is the racial makeup of Argyle High?

Students at Argyle High are 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Argyle High in?

Argyle School District

What schools feed into Argyle High?

Argyle High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Argyle Elementary
Middle : Argyle Middle

How many students attend Argyle High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 75 students attended Argyle High.

Is Argyle High a good school?

Argyle High ranks 301^st of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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