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De Soto High

Summary:

De Soto High is a public high school located in De Soto, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 127 students. The school is part of the De Soto Area School District, which is ranked 324 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

De Soto High has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, reaching 100% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average and outperforming the nearby Seneca High (96.1%) and Viroqua High (98.4%). The school has also had very low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 3.7% over the past five years, better than the state average and the nearby schools. However, while De Soto High students have performed well on standardized tests in Social Studies, their performance in other subject areas, such as English Language Arts and Mathematics, has been below the state average.

Despite these strengths, De Soto High has faced some challenges. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, suggesting inconsistent academic achievement. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.5% in 2018-2019 to 19.5% in 2022-2023, higher than the nearby Seneca High (15.2%) and Viroqua High (17.3%). While De Soto High has a relatively high per-student spending of $20,296 in the 2020-2021 school year, this higher spending does not seem to have translated into consistently strong academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 615 Main St
       De Soto, WI  54624-8644

(608) 648-0100

District: De Soto Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
291st of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,296 Help


Feeder schools for De Soto High:

Elementary:    Prairie View Elementary
    Stoddard Elementary
Middle:    De Soto Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  127

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.1%
Hispanic:
3.1%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37% Help


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Compare Details De Soto High ranks worse than 67.5% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.05. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of De Soto High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.1%), Hispanic (3.1%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at De Soto High is 10.3. (See more...)
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Compare De Soto High employs 12.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at De Soto High is $20,296.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

De Soto High:

SchoolDigger ranks De Soto High 291st of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See De Soto High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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De Soto Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks De Soto Area School District 324th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for De Soto High

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Rank History for all students at De Soto High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 44.42 328th 437 24.9%
2009 74.41 81st 438 81.5%
2010 70.55 116th 450 74.2%
2011 55.72 265th 445 40.4%
2012 76.67 63rd 452 86.1%
2013 43.68 326th 457 28.7%
2014 73.42 103rd 462 77.7%
2015 53.38 283rd 466 39.3%
2016 50.84 193rd 408 52.7%
2018 27.00 333rd 410 18.8%
2019 49.10 201st 400 49.8%
2021 15.10 360th 390 7.7%
2022 39.01 244th 391 37.6%
2024 38.05 291st 431 32.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at De Soto High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.44 241st 255 5.5%
2022 65.94 47th 250 81.2%
2024 53.91 145th 326 55.5%
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Rank History for Female students at De Soto High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.47 251st 343 26.8%
2022 39.34 209th 343 39.1%
2024 43.97 218th 353 38.2%
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Rank History for Male students at De Soto High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.88 262nd 373 29.8%
2019 48.04 179th 354 49.4%
2021 37.73 218th 334 34.7%
2024 51.70 177th 365 51.5%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for De Soto High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 210 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 210
1990 183 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1991 195 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1992 181 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1993 180 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1994 188 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1995 187 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1996 187 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1997 199 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 201
1998 219 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1999 222 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 223
2000 221 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 225
2001 207 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2002 188 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2003 188 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2004 190 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2005 185 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2006 204 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 208
2007 207 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 210
2008 195 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2009 173 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2010 169 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2011 171 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 176
2012 179 2 0 3 1 0 1 0 186
2013 183 2 0 3 1 0 2 0 191
2014 172 1 0 6 0 0 3 0 182
2015 160 2 0 4 0 0 1 0 167
2016 152 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 156
2017 146 0 2 2 0 0 2 0 152
2018 147 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 152
2019 146 1 2 4 0 0 3 0 156
2020 129 2 0 3 0 0 3 0 137
2021 118 3 0 4 0 0 2 0 127
2022 117 3 0 3 0 0 3 0 126
2023 117 2 0 4 0 0 4 0 127

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 De Soto High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 210 18.5 11.3 14.8
1990 183 20.0 9.1 14.8
1991 197 20.0 9.8 17.8
1992 185 19.8 9.3 28.6
1993 183 20.8 8.8 21.9
1994 189 17.3 10.9 24.9
1995 187 18.9 9.9 25.1
1996 187 18.9 9.9 25.1
1997 201 18.4 10.9 24.4
1998 221 18.8 11.8 25.8
1999 223 18.4 12.1 32.3
2000 225 18.3 12.3 30.2
2001 211 18.2 11.6 28.4
2002 192 17.1 11.2 22.9
2003 192 17.1 11.2 22.9
2004 192 17.2 11.2 22.9
2005 186 16.4 11.3 n/a
2006 208 16.9 12.3 n/a
2007 210 16.5 12.7 35.2
2008 196 16.2 12.1 34.2
2009 174 16.5 10.5 29.3
2010 170 17.7 9.6 38.8
2011 176 17.6 9.9 40.3
2012 186 16.4 11.3 43
2013 191 16.6 11.4 40.3
2014 182 16.7 10.8 42.9
2015 167 n/a n/a 29.9
2016 156 16.0 9.7 33.3
2017 152 15.2 9.9 36.8
2018 152 14.8 10.2 36.8
2019 156 14.3 10.9 44.9
2020 137 13.4 10.2 45.3
2021 127 13.5 9.3 40.9
2022 126 12.2 10.2 39.7
2023 127 12.2 10.3 37

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 De Soto High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 210 18.5 11.3 14.8
1990 183 20.0 9.1 14.8
1991 197 20.0 9.8 17.8
1992 185 19.8 9.3 28.6
1993 183 20.8 8.8 21.9
1994 189 17.3 10.9 24.9
1995 187 18.9 9.9 25.1
1996 187 18.9 9.9 25.1
1997 201 18.4 10.9 24.4
1998 221 18.8 11.8 25.8
1999 223 18.4 12.1 32.3
2000 225 18.3 12.3 30.2
2001 211 18.2 11.6 28.4
2002 192 17.1 11.2 22.9
2003 192 17.1 11.2 22.9
2004 192 17.2 11.2 22.9
2005 186 16.4 11.3 n/a
2006 208 16.9 12.3 n/a
2007 210 16.5 12.7 35.2
2008 196 16.2 12.1 34.2
2009 174 16.5 10.5 29.3
2010 170 17.7 9.6 38.8
2011 176 17.6 9.9 40.3
2012 186 16.4 11.3 43
2013 191 16.6 11.4 40.3
2014 182 16.7 10.8 42.9
2015 167 n/a n/a 29.9
2016 156 16.0 9.7 33.3
2017 152 15.2 9.9 36.8
2018 152 14.8 10.2 36.8
2019 156 14.3 10.9 44.9
2020 137 13.4 10.2 45.3
2021 127 13.5 9.3 40.9
2022 126 12.2 10.2 39.7
2023 127 12.2 10.3 37

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 De Soto High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $718 (4.2%) $16,503 (95.8%) $17,221
2020 $355 (2.1%) $16,678 (97.9%) $17,034
2021 $890 (4.4%) $19,406 (95.6%) $20,296

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on De Soto High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 201st of 400 High schoolsRanks 244th of 391 High schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (De Soto High)46.363.9
 17.6%
   10th Grade Social Studies (De Soto Area School District)46.363.9
 17.6%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (De Soto High)44.825
 19.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (De Soto Area School District)44.823.1
 21.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.838.6
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students156127
 18.6%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic44
Pacific Islander00
White146117
 19.9%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.9%37%
 7.9%

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De Soto High ranks 291st of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

De Soto High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Prairie View Elementary
Elementary : Stoddard Elementary
Middle : De Soto Middle

Students at De Soto High are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 127 students attended De Soto High.


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