Howards Grove High

Summary:

Howards Grove High is a public high school serving 283 students in grades 9-12 in Howards Grove, Wisconsin, which is part of the Howards Grove School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 15% of Wisconsin high schools, with strong academic achievement, high graduation rates, and low dropout and absenteeism rates.

Howards Grove High outperforms many nearby schools in key metrics. It ranks 61 out of 431 Wisconsin high schools for the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than nearby schools like South High (379 out of 431) and Central High (356 out of 431). The school also maintains a higher percentage of students proficient or better in subjects like social studies, English, math, and science compared to the state average. Additionally, Howards Grove High has an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 97.1% to 100.0% over the past five years, well above the state average.

Howards Grove High serves a relatively affluent student population, with a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools. This, combined with the school's low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student, may contribute to its academic success. Overall, Howards Grove High stands out as a high-performing school within its district and the state of Wisconsin, offering a strong educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 401 Audubon Rd
       Howards Grove, WI  53083-1274


(920) 565-4450

District: Howards Grove School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
61st of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,552 Help


Feeder schools for Howards Grove High:

Elementary:    Northview Elementary
Middle:    Howards Grove Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  283

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.5%
Hispanic:
3.5%
Asian:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Howards Grove High ranks better than 85.8% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.41. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Howards Grove 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 (91.5%), Hispanic (3.5%), Asian (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Howards Grove High is 13. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Howards Grove High is $13,552.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Howards Grove High:

SchoolDigger ranks Howards Grove High 61st of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Howards Grove High in the ranking list.)

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Howards Grove School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Howards Grove School District 73rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Howards Grove High

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Rank History for all students at Howards Grove High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 63.51 172nd 437 60.6%
2009 85.09 19th 438 95.7%
2010 71.13 106th 450 76.4%
2011 81.72 21st 445 95.3%
2012 62.09 204th 452 54.9%
2013 62.38 164th 457 64.1%
2014 80.07 44th 462 90.5%
2015 73.23 84th 466 82.0%
2016 62.86 122nd 408 70.1%
2017 54.66 172nd 410 58.0%
2018 70.66 90th 410 78.0%
2019 63.02 130th 400 67.5%
2021 62.43 130th 390 66.7%
2022 46.46 198th 391 49.4%
2023 38.88 265th 415 36.1%
2024 79.41 61st 431 85.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Howards Grove High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 81.93 8th 95 91.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Howards Grove High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.33 159th 255 37.6%
2024 45.96 183rd 326 43.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Howards Grove High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.03 26th 355 92.7%
2019 54.88 149th 343 56.6%
2021 57.00 139th 332 58.1%
2022 58.93 142nd 343 58.6%
2023 52.48 159th 329 51.7%
2024 82.82 33rd 353 90.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Howards Grove High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.44 170th 373 54.4%
2019 64.58 97th 354 72.6%
2021 59.94 113th 334 66.2%
2022 31.70 254th 347 26.8%
2023 31.66 261st 359 27.3%
2024 74.86 69th 365 81.1%
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Rank History for White students at Howards Grove High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.33 110th 266 58.6%
2022 45.36 134th 269 50.2%
2024 85.30 27th 300 91.0%
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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 Howards Grove High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 309 n/a n/a 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 313
1990 297 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1991 269 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1992 294 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1993 297 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1994 289 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1995 300 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1996 300 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1997 324 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1998 329 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1999 322 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2000 320 1 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2001 321 1 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2002 349 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2003 349 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2004 349 3 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2005 327 4 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2006 323 4 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2007 303 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2008 300 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2009 324 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2010 309 1 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 321
2011 316 1 3 4 1 0 1 0 326
2012 304 0 3 4 1 0 0 0 312
2013 275 0 2 6 1 0 0 0 284
2014 266 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 271
2015 261 1 1 2 2 0 1 0 268
2016 256 2 1 2 3 0 2 0 266
2017 258 5 1 5 2 0 1 0 272
2018 273 4 3 5 1 0 1 0 287
2019 264 6 2 7 0 0 2 0 281
2020 259 3 1 11 0 0 4 0 278
2021 259 1 2 11 0 0 4 0 277
2022 241 2 2 10 0 0 6 0 261
2023 259 0 7 10 0 0 7 0 283

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 Howards Grove High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 313 21.1 14.8 1.9
1990 299 23.8 12.5 1
1991 273 24.5 11.1 2.9
1992 298 25.8 11.5 3.7
1993 302 27.2 11.1 1.7
1994 292 24.7 11.8 2.7
1995 304 23.5 12.9 3.3
1996 304 23.5 12.9 3.3
1997 326 23.7 13.8 3.1
1998 335 25.1 13.3 2.4
1999 328 25.5 12.9 3
2000 327 25.0 13.1 2.1
2001 332 25.4 13.1 1.2
2002 356 24.6 14.5 2.2
2003 356 24.6 14.5 2.2
2004 357 24.6 14.5 2.8
2005 336 24.5 13.7 n/a
2006 332 24.4 13.6 n/a
2007 309 24.1 12.8 3.6
2008 305 23.9 12.8 2.3
2009 329 23.6 13.9 3
2010 321 23.6 13.6 9.3
2011 326 22.8 14.2 8.9
2012 312 22.7 13.7 14.4
2013 284 22.4 12.6 17.3
2014 271 22.2 12.2 10.3
2015 268 n/a n/a 14.2
2016 266 21.0 12.6 17.3
2017 272 18.6 14.6 11.4
2018 287 19.6 14.6 11.1
2019 281 19.6 14.2 14.6
2020 278 22.1 12.5 13.7
2021 277 22.9 12.0 12.6
2022 261 23.3 11.1 10.3
2023 283 21.6 13.0 11

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 Howards Grove High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 313 21.1 14.8 1.9
1990 299 23.8 12.5 1
1991 273 24.5 11.1 2.9
1992 298 25.8 11.5 3.7
1993 302 27.2 11.1 1.7
1994 292 24.7 11.8 2.7
1995 304 23.5 12.9 3.3
1996 304 23.5 12.9 3.3
1997 326 23.7 13.8 3.1
1998 335 25.1 13.3 2.4
1999 328 25.5 12.9 3
2000 327 25.0 13.1 2.1
2001 332 25.4 13.1 1.2
2002 356 24.6 14.5 2.2
2003 356 24.6 14.5 2.2
2004 357 24.6 14.5 2.8
2005 336 24.5 13.7 n/a
2006 332 24.4 13.6 n/a
2007 309 24.1 12.8 3.6
2008 305 23.9 12.8 2.3
2009 329 23.6 13.9 3
2010 321 23.6 13.6 9.3
2011 326 22.8 14.2 8.9
2012 312 22.7 13.7 14.4
2013 284 22.4 12.6 17.3
2014 271 22.2 12.2 10.3
2015 268 n/a n/a 14.2
2016 266 21.0 12.6 17.3
2017 272 18.6 14.6 11.4
2018 287 19.6 14.6 11.1
2019 281 19.6 14.2 14.6
2020 278 22.1 12.5 13.7
2021 277 22.9 12.0 12.6
2022 261 23.3 11.1 10.3
2023 283 21.6 13.0 11

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Howards Grove High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $250 (1.9%) $12,712 (98.1%) $12,962
2020 $204 (1.5%) $13,268 (98.5%) $13,472
2021 $360 (2.7%) $13,192 (97.3%) $13,552

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Howards Grove High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 130th of 400 High schoolsRanks 265th of 415 High schools
 31.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Howards Grove High)61.553.7
 7.8%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Howards Grove School District)61.553.7
 7.8%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Howards Grove High)44.332.8
 11.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Howards Grove School District)44.332.8
 11.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Howards Grove High)25.724.1
 1.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Howards Grove School District)25.724.1
 1.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Howards Grove High)41.427.6
 13.8%
   10th Grade Science (Howards Grove School District)41.427.6
 13.8%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students281283
 0.7%
African American60
 100%
American Indian00
Asian27
 250%
Hispanic710
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White264259
 1.9%
Two or More Races27
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.6%11%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Howards Grove High

Howards Grove High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Northview Elementary
Middle : Howards Grove Middle

Howards Grove High ranks 61st of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 283 students attended Howards Grove High.

Students at Howards Grove High are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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