Is Deerfield High a good school?

Deerfield High ranks 293 rd of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Deerfield High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 209 students attended Deerfield High.

What is the racial makeup of Deerfield High?

Students at Deerfield High are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Deerfield High?

Deerfield High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Deerfield Elementary Middle : Deerfield Middle

Deerfield High

Summary:

Deerfield High is a public high school located in Deerfield, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 217 students. The school is part of the Deerfield Community School District, which is ranked 242 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Deerfield High has consistently maintained high graduation rates, with a 98.3% four-year graduation rate in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.9% over the past few years. Academically, Deerfield High's test scores in subjects like Social Studies, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally on par with or slightly above the state and district averages. However, the school has experienced a rise in chronic absenteeism, from 4.5% in 2019-2020 to 16.9% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern that the school may need to address.

Deerfield High's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 87th out of 400 schools in 2018-2019 to 293rd out of 431 schools in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's performance has been somewhat inconsistent. When compared to nearby schools, such as McFarland High and Cambridge High, Deerfield High generally performs on par or slightly better in areas like test scores and graduation rates, but these schools consistently outperform Deerfield High, indicating potential opportunities for improvement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

300 Simonson Blvd
Deerfield, WI 53531-9543

(608) 764-5431

District: Deerfield Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
293^rd of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,256

Feeder schools for Deerfield High:

Elementary:	Deerfield Elementary
Middle:	Deerfield Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 209

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.3%

Hispanic:

8.1%

African American:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Deerfield High ranks worse than 68% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.58. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Deerfield 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 (82.3%), Hispanic (8.1%), African American (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deerfield High is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Deerfield High employs 16.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deerfield High is $13,256.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Deerfield High:

SchoolDigger ranks Deerfield High 293^rd of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Deerfield High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

Deerfield Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Deerfield Community School District 242^nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Deerfield High

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Rank History for all students at Deerfield High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	86.15	10^th	275	96.4%
2006	70.66	79^th	292	72.9%
2008	57.29	237^th	437	45.8%
2009	58.13	228^th	438	47.9%
2010	40.73	368^th	450	18.2%
2011	56.63	260^th	445	41.6%
2012	64.26	178^th	452	60.6%
2013	32.95	377^th	457	17.5%
2014	67.97	131^st	462	71.6%
2015	54.72	272^nd	466	41.6%
2016	60.53	140^th	408	65.7%
2017	62.24	130^th	410	68.3%
2018	38.99	264^th	410	35.6%
2019	70.93	87^th	400	78.3%
2021	69.39	95^th	390	75.6%
2022	47.09	193^rd	391	50.6%
2023	55.11	176^th	415	57.6%
2024	37.58	293^rd	431	32.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Deerfield High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	50.79	157^th	326	51.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Deerfield High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	38.91	238^th	355	33.0%
2019	49.59	175^th	343	49.0%
2021	69.30	85^th	332	74.4%
2022	49.41	174^th	343	49.3%
2023	51.98	161^st	329	51.1%
2024	53.31	177^th	353	49.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Deerfield High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	49.90	168^th	373	55.0%
2019	75.45	67^th	354	81.1%
2021	65.11	94^th	334	71.9%
2022	61.15	111^th	347	68.0%
2023	61.54	114^th	359	68.2%
2024	28.31	287^th	365	21.4%

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Rank History for White students at Deerfield High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	34.60	177^th	261	32.2%
2023	52.35	114^th	271	57.9%

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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 Deerfield High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	154	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	156
1990	149	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	154
1991	152	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	152
1992	150	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	155
1993	164	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	167
1994	177	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	180
1995	199	1	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	204
1996	199	1	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	204
1997	197	2	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	208
1998	189	2	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	200
1999	191	0	0	7	3	n/a	n/a	201
2000	203	3	4	5	3	n/a	n/a	218
2001	197	7	3	9	7	n/a	n/a	223
2002	215	2	4	6	5	n/a	n/a	232
2003	215	2	4	6	5	n/a	n/a	232
2004	209	4	2	7	6	n/a	n/a	228
2005	201	2	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	211
2006	212	3	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	224
2007	224	4	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	238
2008	221	5	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	237
2009	224	5	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	242
2010	222	6	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	238
2011	237	5	1	5	1	0	3	252
2012	233	5	1	4	0	0	3	246
2013	214	4	2	8	0	0	6	234
2014	221	6	1	7	0	0	8	243
2015	196	7	1	9	0	0	5	218
2016	190	6	2	9	0	0	4	211
2017	163	6	3	11	0	0	3	186
2018	165	6	2	17	1	0	3	194
2019	160	7	2	18	0	0	4	191
2020	174	9	1	16	0	0	7	207
2021	174	7	3	13	2	0	9	208
2022	179	5	2	10	3	0	8	207
2023	186	5	3	11	3	0	9	217
2024	172	8	2	17	2	0	8	209

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 Deerfield High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	156	14.8	10.5	6.4
1990	154	16.3	9.4	6.5
1991	152	19.1	7.9	9.2
1992	155	18.4	8.4	12.3
1993	167	16.0	10.4	10.8
1994	180	16.9	10.7	8.9
1995	204	18.2	11.2	8.3
1996	204	18.2	11.2	8.3
1997	208	15.7	13.2	8.7
1998	200	18.2	11.0	7.5
1999	201	19.9	10.1	11.9
2000	218	19.4	11.2	11.5
2001	223	20.1	11.1	14.8
2002	232	19.3	12.0	9.5
2003	232	19.3	12.0	9.5
2004	228	19.9	11.5	9.2
2005	211	19.8	10.7	n/a
2006	224	18.3	12.2	n/a
2007	238	17.6	13.5	11.3
2008	237	18.5	12.8	13.5
2009	242	17.8	13.6	16.5
2010	238	19.7	12.0	19.7
2011	252	20.7	12.1	16.7
2012	246	20.7	11.8	19.1
2013	234	19.1	12.2	18.8
2014	243	18.7	12.9	21.4
2015	218	n/a	n/a	18.3
2016	211	16.0	13.1	18
2017	186	16.9	10.9	19.4
2018	194	17.3	11.1	12.4
2019	191	17.6	10.7	22.5
2020	207	17.3	11.9	20.3
2021	208	18.3	11.3	19.2
2022	207	17.2	12.0	22.2
2023	217	17.2	12.5	22.1
2024	209	16.6	12.5	23

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 Deerfield High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	156	14.8	10.5	6.4
1990	154	16.3	9.4	6.5
1991	152	19.1	7.9	9.2
1992	155	18.4	8.4	12.3
1993	167	16.0	10.4	10.8
1994	180	16.9	10.7	8.9
1995	204	18.2	11.2	8.3
1996	204	18.2	11.2	8.3
1997	208	15.7	13.2	8.7
1998	200	18.2	11.0	7.5
1999	201	19.9	10.1	11.9
2000	218	19.4	11.2	11.5
2001	223	20.1	11.1	14.8
2002	232	19.3	12.0	9.5
2003	232	19.3	12.0	9.5
2004	228	19.9	11.5	9.2
2005	211	19.8	10.7	n/a
2006	224	18.3	12.2	n/a
2007	238	17.6	13.5	11.3
2008	237	18.5	12.8	13.5
2009	242	17.8	13.6	16.5
2010	238	19.7	12.0	19.7
2011	252	20.7	12.1	16.7
2012	246	20.7	11.8	19.1
2013	234	19.1	12.2	18.8
2014	243	18.7	12.9	21.4
2015	218	n/a	n/a	18.3
2016	211	16.0	13.1	18
2017	186	16.9	10.9	19.4
2018	194	17.3	11.1	12.4
2019	191	17.6	10.7	22.5
2020	207	17.3	11.9	20.3
2021	208	18.3	11.3	19.2
2022	207	17.2	12.0	22.2
2023	217	17.2	12.5	22.1
2024	209	16.6	12.5	23

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 Deerfield High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$208 (1.3%)	$15,660 (98.7%)	$15,868
2020	$259 (1.8%)	$14,305 (98.2%)	$14,563
2021	$375 (2.8%)	$12,880 (97.2%)	$13,256

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Deerfield 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 87^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 176^th of 415 High schools	20.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Deerfield High)	43.3	58.3	15%
10th Grade Social Studies (Deerfield Community School District)	43.3	58.3	15%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield High)	60	40.9	19.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield Community School District)	60	40.9	19.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Deerfield High)	40	20.5	19.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Deerfield Community School District)	40	20.5	19.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Deerfield High)	45.7	40.9	4.8%
10th Grade Science (Deerfield Community School District)	45.7	40.9	4.8%
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	191	217	13.6%
African American	7	5	28.6%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	18	11	38.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	160	186	16.3%
Two or More Races	4	9	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.5%	22.1%	0.4%

Schools Near Deerfield 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 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th 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
Deerfield High	Public	9-12	300 Simonson Blvd	Deerfield	53531	Dane County	Deerfield Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 764-5431	209	17	12.5	23.0%	172 (82.3%)	8 (3.8%)	17 (8.1%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.8%)	37.6	293^rd of 431 public high schools	32.0%		55.1	176^th of 415 public high schools	57.6%	117	34.5	34.5	44.8						48.8		$13,256	$375	$12,880
Thompson Correctional Center	Public	7-12	434 State Farm Rd	Deerfield	53531	Dane County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(608) 423-3415	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cambridge High	Public	9-12	403 Blue Jay Way	Cambridge	53523	Dane County	Cambridge School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 423-3261	259	21	12.1	21.6%	234 (90.3%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.2%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	83.2	43^rd of 431 public high schools	90.0%		88.2	33^rd of 415 public high schools	92.0%	10	69.8	58.7	66.7						48.2		$15,238	$429	$14,809
Koshkonong Trails School	Public, Charter	7-12	37 Oakland Rd	Cambridge	53523	Dane County	Cambridge School District	Yes	No	No	No	(608) 423-8040	28	2	13.7	28.6%	27 (96.4%)	1 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					83.3		66.7	100.0	75.0	100.0	$13,774	$429	$13,345
Marshall High	Public	9-12	623 Madison St	Marshall	53559	Dane County	Marshall School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 655-1310	284	25	11.4	36.3%	188 (66.2%)	10 (3.5%)	59 (20.8%)	7 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.7%)	38.9	283^rd of 431 public high schools	34.3%		20.8	365^th of 415 public high schools	12.0%	82	38.9	30.6	43.1						50.8		$13,062	$702	$12,361
Lake Mills High	Public	9-12	615 Catlin Dr	Lake Mills	53551	Jefferson County	Lake Mills Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 648-2355	477	32	15.1	29.1%	391 (82.0%)	1 (0.2%)	71 (14.9%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	62.9	144^th of 431 public high schools	66.6%		66.1	113^th of 415 public high schools	72.8%	31	49.1	47.2	43.5						65.5		$12,834	$486	$12,348
Sun Prairie East High	Public	9-12	888 Grove St	Sun Prairie	53590	Dane County	Sun Prairie Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 834-6700	1,275	88	14.4	27.1%	810 (63.5%)	115 (9.0%)	146 (11.5%)	86 (6.7%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	105 (8.2%)	49.7	225^th of 431 public high schools	47.8%		53.8	188^th of 415 public high schools	54.7%	37	51.1	39.4	45.6						43.4		$12,116	$317	$11,799
Milestone Democratic School	Public, Charter	6-12	2758 Dairy Dr	Madison	53718	Dane County	Milestone Democratic School Inc	Yes	No	No	No	(608) 205-8110	84	6	13.8	3.6%	41 (48.8%)	4 (4.8%)	11 (13.1%)	5 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (22.6%)	63.8	140^th of 431 public high schools	67.5%					(n/a)		42.9	57.1	40.0	77.8	0.0	40.0	90.0		80.0
Waterloo High	Public	9-12	865 N Monroe St	Waterloo	53594	Jefferson County	Waterloo School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 478-2171	260	18	14.4	43.1%	175 (67.3%)	5 (1.9%)	73 (28.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	32.6	319^th of 431 public high schools	26.0%		38.4	270^th of 415 public high schools	34.9%	49	40.0	41.8	38.2						29.4		$12,864	$271	$12,592
McFarland High	Public	9-12	5103 Farwell St	Mc Farland	53558	Dane County	McFarland School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 838-3166	740	56	13.2	16.8%	615 (83.1%)	17 (2.3%)	30 (4.1%)	22 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.6%)	85.5	33^rd of 431 public high schools	92.3%		72.8	86^th of 415 public high schools	79.3%	53	59.3	57.5	61.7						69.5		$12,085	$286	$11,799

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Thompson Correctional Center

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Marshall High

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Milestone Democratic School

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