Is Wisconsin Heights High a good school?

Wisconsin Heights High ranks 95 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wisconsin Heights High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 219 students attended Wisconsin Heights High.

What is the racial makeup of Wisconsin Heights High?

Students at Wisconsin Heights High are 86% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Wisconsin Heights High?

Wisconsin Heights High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Wisconsin Heights Elementary Middle : Wisconsin Heights Middle

Wisconsin Heights High

Summary:

Wisconsin Heights High is a public high school located in Mazomanie, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 219 students. The school is part of the Wisconsin Heights School District, which is ranked 59 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wisconsin Heights High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Wisconsin, with a statewide ranking of 95 out of 431 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 4-star rating. The school's students perform exceptionally well on standardized tests, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state averages in subjects like Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 67.35% of Wisconsin Heights High students were proficient or better in ACT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 42.37%. Additionally, the school has maintained an impressive four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90% to 100% over the past five years, consistently outperforming the state average, and its dropout rate is exceptionally low, ranging from 0% to 0.5% over the same period.

Interestingly, Wisconsin Heights High has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, yet these students have consistently outperformed their peers statewide, with the school ranking 28th out of 326 Wisconsin high schools for low socioeconomic status students in the 2023-2024 school year. This suggests the school is effectively supporting the academic and personal growth of all its students, regardless of their background or demographic characteristics. When compared to nearby schools, such as Waunakee High, which has a higher overall statewide ranking but lower proficiency rates in some subject areas, and smaller schools like Barneveld High and Mount Horeb High, which have similar academic performance and student outcomes, Wisconsin Heights High stands out as an exceptional public high school that consistently delivers outstanding academic outcomes, high graduation rates, and low dropout rates.

Detail:

Public 9-12

10173 US Highway 14
Mazomanie, WI 53560-9587

(608) 767-2586

District: Wisconsin Heights School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
95^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,837

Feeder schools for Wisconsin Heights High:

Elementary:	Wisconsin Heights Elementary
Middle:	Wisconsin Heights Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 219

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.3%

Two or more races:

6.8%

African American:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wisconsin Heights High ranks better than 78% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.63. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wisconsin Heights High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (86.3%), two or more races (6.8%), Asian (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wisconsin Heights High is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare Wisconsin Heights High employs 16.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wisconsin Heights High is $14,837.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wisconsin Heights High:

SchoolDigger ranks Wisconsin Heights High 95^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Wisconsin Heights High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Wisconsin Heights School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wisconsin Heights School District 59^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wisconsin Heights High

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Rank History for all students at Wisconsin Heights High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2005	64.30	115^th	287	59.9%
2008	74.67	69^th	437	84.2%
2009	50.66	290^th	438	33.8%
2010	69.73	131^st	450	70.9%
2011	76.36	62^nd	445	86.1%
2012	80.62	29^th	452	93.6%
2013	73.23	82^nd	457	82.1%
2014	51.22	277^th	462	40.0%
2015	58.82	239^th	466	48.7%
2016	76.32	67^th	408	83.6%
2017	84.25	44^th	410	89.3%
2018	61.15	136^th	410	66.8%
2019	74.77	75^th	400	81.3%
2021	82.55	49^th	390	87.4%
2022	90.83	23^rd	391	94.1%
2023	83.44	48^th	415	88.4%
2024	70.63	95^th	431	78.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wisconsin Heights High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	67.25	55^th	255	78.4%
2021	72.53	38^th	226	83.2%
2023	92.02	9^th	271	96.7%
2024	81.04	28^th	326	91.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Wisconsin Heights High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	49.30	190^th	355	46.5%
2019	51.50	168^th	343	51.0%
2021	91.14	16^th	332	95.2%
2022	77.49	49^th	343	85.7%
2023	70.85	74^th	329	77.5%
2024	75.33	64^th	353	81.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Wisconsin Heights High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	60.18	115^th	373	69.2%
2019	79.95	50^th	354	85.9%
2021	65.20	93^rd	334	72.2%
2022	92.76	12^th	347	96.5%
2023	86.95	31^st	359	91.4%
2024	62.98	119^th	365	67.4%

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Rank History for White students at Wisconsin Heights High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	70.19	71^st	300	76.3%

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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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by a parent
Thursday, February 26, 2015

A small school population so no one falls through the cracks. 13/1 student to teacher ratio is awesome and rare. Supportive families and community. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Wisconsin Heights High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	250	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	255
1990	254	1	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	263
1991	262	2	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	272
1992	241	2	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
1993	251	2	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	259
1994	252	1	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	261
1995	298	2	5	8	7	n/a	n/a	0	320
1996	298	2	5	8	7	n/a	n/a	0	320
1997	305	2	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	317
1998	324	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
1999	326	0	7	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	336
2000	332	0	5	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	344
2001	350	0	5	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	365
2002	360	6	4	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	379
2003	360	6	4	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	379
2004	353	8	5	6	9	n/a	n/a	0	381
2005	350	7	7	3	7	n/a	n/a	0	374
2006	352	6	8	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	374
2007	346	2	9	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	366
2008	320	2	9	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
2009	306	5	9	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	328
2010	273	7	8	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	295
2011	241	8	7	7	1	1	4	0	269
2012	222	2	4	5	1	1	6	0	241
2013	204	3	3	7	0	2	6	0	225
2014	199	3	2	7	0	3	3	0	217
2015	187	6	0	7	0	1	5	0	206
2016	201	8	2	6	0	1	6	0	224
2017	210	6	2	7	0	0	4	0	229
2018	217	4	2	8	0	0	3	0	234
2019	209	4	3	6	0	0	2	0	224
2020	202	6	2	8	0	1	5	0	224
2021	186	7	2	5	1	1	7	0	209
2022	176	6	3	3	0	0	12	0	200
2023	189	8	3	7	0	0	11	1	219
2024	189	5	5	5	0	0	15	0	219

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

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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 Wisconsin Heights High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	255	24.5	10.4	5.9
1990	263	24.0	10.9	7.2
1991	272	23.0	11.8	8.5
1992	250	23.7	10.5	8.8
1993	259	26.5	9.8	8.1
1994	261	23.2	11.3	8
1995	320	22.6	14.2	9.1
1996	320	22.6	14.2	9.1
1997	317	25.4	12.5	6.3
1998	329	25.2	13.1	5.2
1999	336	25.9	13.0	9.8
2000	344	24.0	14.3	10.2
2001	365	24.1	15.1	10.7
2002	379	25.5	14.9	10.3
2003	379	25.5	14.9	10.3
2004	381	26.8	14.2	7.9
2005	374	27.2	13.8	n/a
2006	374	25.8	14.5	n/a
2007	366	25.8	14.2	9.3
2008	339	25.2	13.5	11.8
2009	328	24.1	13.6	15.5
2010	295	17.9	16.4	16.9
2011	269	18.0	14.9	18.2
2012	241	13.4	17.9	20.3
2013	225	16.3	13.7	24
2014	217	17.7	12.2	20.3
2015	206	n/a	n/a	18.9
2016	224	17.0	13.1	17
2017	229	17.3	13.1	13.5
2018	234	17.4	13.4	10.3
2019	224	16.3	13.7	13.8
2020	224	17.3	12.9	14.3
2021	209	18.1	11.5	20.1
2022	200	16.7	11.9	23
2023	219	16.4	13.3	20.5
2024	219	16.4	13.2	23.7

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 Wisconsin Heights High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	255	24.5	10.4	5.9
1990	263	24.0	10.9	7.2
1991	272	23.0	11.8	8.5
1992	250	23.7	10.5	8.8
1993	259	26.5	9.8	8.1
1994	261	23.2	11.3	8
1995	320	22.6	14.2	9.1
1996	320	22.6	14.2	9.1
1997	317	25.4	12.5	6.3
1998	329	25.2	13.1	5.2
1999	336	25.9	13.0	9.8
2000	344	24.0	14.3	10.2
2001	365	24.1	15.1	10.7
2002	379	25.5	14.9	10.3
2003	379	25.5	14.9	10.3
2004	381	26.8	14.2	7.9
2005	374	27.2	13.8	n/a
2006	374	25.8	14.5	n/a
2007	366	25.8	14.2	9.3
2008	339	25.2	13.5	11.8
2009	328	24.1	13.6	15.5
2010	295	17.9	16.4	16.9
2011	269	18.0	14.9	18.2
2012	241	13.4	17.9	20.3
2013	225	16.3	13.7	24
2014	217	17.7	12.2	20.3
2015	206	n/a	n/a	18.9
2016	224	17.0	13.1	17
2017	229	17.3	13.1	13.5
2018	234	17.4	13.4	10.3
2019	224	16.3	13.7	13.8
2020	224	17.3	12.9	14.3
2021	209	18.1	11.5	20.1
2022	200	16.7	11.9	23
2023	219	16.4	13.3	20.5
2024	219	16.4	13.2	23.7

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 Wisconsin Heights High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$308 (1.5%)	$19,629 (98.5%)	$19,938
2020	$743 (4.9%)	$14,308 (95.1%)	$15,050
2021	$764 (5.1%)	$14,074 (94.9%)	$14,837

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wisconsin Heights High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 75^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 48^th of 415 High schools	7.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin Heights High)	67.2	55.3	11.9%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin Heights School District)	67.2	55.3	11.9%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Heights High)	49.1	70	20.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Heights School District)	49.1	70	20.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Heights High)	36.4	55	18.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Heights School District)	36.4	55	18.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Wisconsin Heights High)	40	40
10th Grade Science (Wisconsin Heights School District)	40	40
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	224	219	2.2%
African American	4	8	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	6	7	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	209	189	9.6%
Two or More Races	2	11	450%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.8%	20.5%	6.7%

Schools Near Wisconsin Heights 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 Social Studies (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 Social Studies 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wisconsin Heights High	Public	9-12	10173 US Highway 14	Mazomanie	53560	Dane County	Wisconsin Heights School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 767-2586	219	16	13.2	23.7%	189 (86.3%)	5 (2.3%)	5 (2.3%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.8%)	70.6	95^th of 431 public high schools	78.0%		83.4	48^th of 415 public high schools	88.4%	47	55.1	67.4	38.8	60.0	$14,837	$764	$14,074
Sauk Prairie High	Public	9-12	105 9th St	Prairie du Sac	53578	Sauk County	Sauk Prairie School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 643-5900	873	61	14.2	28.2%	727 (83.3%)	10 (1.1%)	111 (12.7%)	8 (0.9%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.5%)	56.8	179^th of 431 public high schools	58.5%		55.8	174^th of 415 public high schools	58.1%	5	55.1	43.2	46.6	45.9	$12,651	$468	$12,183
Mount Horeb High	Public	9-12	305 S 8th St	Mount Horeb	53572	Dane County	Mount Horeb Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 437-7206	776	51	15.2	13.3%	695 (89.6%)	12 (1.5%)	39 (5.0%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.6%)	82.8	44^th of 431 public high schools	89.8%		76.5	68^th of 415 public high schools	83.6%	24	61.7	56.9	53.3	69.5	$11,504	$383	$11,120
Barneveld High	Public	9-12	304 S Jones St	Barneveld	53507	Iowa County	Barneveld School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 924-4711	130	9	14.9	8.5%	125 (96.2%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	69	108^th of 431 public high schools	74.9%		84.8	45^th of 415 public high schools	89.2%	63	50.0		50.0	58.3	$11,964	$362	$11,603
Clark Street Community School	Public, Charter	9-12	2100 Bristol Street	Middleton	53562	Dane County	Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District	Yes	No	No	No	(608) 829-9640	103	11	9.8	23.3%	78 (75.7%)	3 (2.9%)	7 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (10.7%)	45.5	248^th of 431 public high schools	42.5%		54.1	182^nd of 415 public high schools	56.1%	66	59.3	25.9	37.0	63.6	$17,973	$162	$17,811
Middleton High	Public	9-12	2100 Bristol St	Middleton	53562	Dane County	Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 829-9660	2,237	151	14.7	17.9%	1,467 (65.6%)	105 (4.7%)	251 (11.2%)	254 (11.4%)	7 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	143 (6.4%)	94.5	14^th of 431 public high schools	96.8%		90.1	26^th of 415 public high schools	93.7%	12	74.0	69.4	70.4	66.4	$12,015	$188	$11,827
Vel Phillips Memorial High School	Public	9-12	201 S Gammon Rd	Madison	53717	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 663-5990	2,005	120	16.7	37.2%	841 (41.9%)	310 (15.5%)	474 (23.6%)	193 (9.6%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	183 (9.1%)	53.3	194^th of 431 public high schools	55.0%		58.6	159^th of 415 public high schools	61.7%	35	42.5	45.6	46.4	52.2	$12,941	$407	$12,535
Lodi High	Public	9-12	1100 Sauk St	Lodi	53555	Columbia County	Lodi School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 592-3853	451	37	12.3	13.7%	406 (90.0%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (6.0%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	76.7	73^rd of 431 public high schools	83.1%		66.9	107^th of 415 public high schools	74.2%	34	45.5	65.2	57.1	64.5	$12,906	$163	$12,742
River Valley High	Public	9-12	660 Varsity Blvd	Spring Green	53588	Sauk County	River Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 588-2554	376	30	12.6	31.6%	349 (92.8%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.2%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	47.3	240^th of 431 public high schools	44.3%		58.2	162^nd of 415 public high schools	61.0%	78	38.1	35.1	44.3	62.2	$13,864	$606	$13,258
Waunakee High	Public	9-12	301 Community Dr	Waunakee	53597	Dane County	Waunakee Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 849-2100	1,346	101	13.2	7.3%	1,138 (84.5%)	17 (1.3%)	96 (7.1%)	35 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (3.7%)	92.9	17^th of 431 public high schools	96.1%		86.9	37^th of 415 public high schools	91.1%	20	66.4	72.2	75.6	62.8	$12,104	$201	$11,903

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