Markesan High

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Markesan High ranks 300 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Markesan High is a public high school located in Markesan, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 254 students. The school is part of the Markesan School District, which is ranked 263 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Markesan High has several strengths, including consistently high four-year graduation rates ranging from 82.8% to 96.1% over the past five years, and relatively low dropout rates ranging from 0.0% to 2.2% during the same period. However, the school has seen fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 3.7% to 16.7%, which is an area for improvement. Markesan High's test scores in subjects like Social Studies, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science have been mixed compared to the state averages, with the school performing above the state average in some areas but below in others. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 36.22% to 41.76% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years.

When comparing Markesan High to nearby schools, such as Laconia High, which consistently outperforms Markesan High in test scores and graduation rates, and Montello Junior/Senior High and Waupun Area Senior High, which have more mixed results, it becomes clear that Markesan High has room for improvement in order to better serve its students and community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

100 E Vista Blvd
Markesan, WI 53946-8530

(920) 398-2373

District: Markesan School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
300^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,466

Feeder schools for Markesan High:

Elementary:	Markesan Primary
Middle:	Markesan Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 254

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.7%

Hispanic:

13.8%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Markesan High ranks worse than 69.6% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.47. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Markesan 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 (80.7%), Hispanic (13.8%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Markesan High is 14. (See more...)

Compare Markesan High employs 18.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Markesan High is $13,466.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Markesan High:

SchoolDigger ranks Markesan High 300^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Markesan High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

Markesan School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Markesan School District 263^rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Markesan High

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Rank History for all students at Markesan High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2007	59.97	166^th	281	40.9%
2008	59.23	215^th	437	50.8%
2009	47.51	313^th	438	28.5%
2010	61.81	209^th	450	53.6%
2011	49.68	309^th	445	30.6%
2012	69.38	124^th	452	72.6%
2013	49.41	289^th	457	36.8%
2014	52.35	271^st	462	41.3%
2015	61.61	212^th	466	54.5%
2016	71.62	83^rd	408	79.7%
2017	59.89	143^rd	410	65.1%
2018	64.06	118^th	410	71.2%
2019	77.17	69^th	400	82.8%
2021	53.90	159^th	390	59.2%
2022	23.01	334^th	391	14.6%
2023	32.71	297^th	415	28.4%
2024	36.47	300^th	431	30.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Markesan High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	63.80	66^th	251	73.7%
2021	58.89	79^th	226	65.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Markesan High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	67.64	93^rd	355	73.8%
2019	82.52	35^th	343	89.8%
2021	47.32	176^th	332	47.0%
2022	38.61	213^th	343	37.9%
2023	44.96	185^th	329	43.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Markesan High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	52.67	156^th	373	58.2%
2019	61.54	113^th	354	68.1%
2021	55.43	134^th	334	59.9%
2022	16.61	319^th	347	8.1%
2023	19.03	318^th	359	11.4%
2024	31.91	265^th	365	27.4%

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Rank History for White students at Markesan High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	69.33	60^th	266	77.4%
2021	52.12	113^th	266	57.5%
2022	15.58	250^th	269	7.1%
2023	22.43	222^nd	271	18.1%
2024	35.17	205^th	300	31.7%

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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 Markesan High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	339	1	n/a	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	343
1990	336	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	340
1991	307	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	313
1992	319	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	326
1993	350	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	354
1994	357	0	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	368
1995	398	1	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	413
1996	398	1	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	413
1997	384	1	2	18	0	n/a	n/a	405
1998	402	0	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	420
1999	415	0	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	433
2000	385	1	1	16	0	n/a	n/a	403
2001	380	0	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	395
2002	310	1	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	320
2003	310	1	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	320
2004	294	2	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	306
2005	278	2	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	291
2006	286	3	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	301
2007	265	2	1	13	1	n/a	n/a	282
2008	251	5	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	269
2009	232	5	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	250
2010	218	4	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	234
2011	198	0	0	12	0	0	2	212
2012	197	1	0	12	0	0	1	211
2013	218	3	0	11	0	0	0	232
2014	213	3	0	15	0	0	0	231
2015	210	4	0	19	0	0	0	233
2016	230	3	0	24	0	0	0	257
2017	214	3	0	29	0	0	1	247
2018	205	4	0	21	0	0	2	232
2019	222	3	2	26	0	0	8	261
2020	222	2	3	34	0	0	6	267
2021	226	3	3	29	0	0	7	268
2022	223	3	1	36	0	0	10	273
2023	205	3	3	35	0	0	8	254

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 Markesan High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	343	21.6	15.8	8.7
1990	340	21.7	15.6	6.2
1991	313	20.7	15.1	12.1
1992	326	22.0	14.8	13.8
1993	354	24.1	14.7	11.6
1994	368	25.3	14.5	14.9
1995	413	26.3	15.7	12.8
1996	413	26.3	15.7	12.8
1997	405	26.4	15.3	11.9
1998	420	27.2	15.4	11
1999	433	28.8	15.0	18.2
2000	403	28.8	14.0	15.9
2001	395	28.8	13.7	20
2002	320	24.5	13.1	15.3
2003	320	24.5	13.1	15.3
2004	306	23.0	13.3	14.1
2005	291	20.9	13.9	n/a
2006	301	20.5	14.7	n/a
2007	282	18.7	15.1	23
2008	269	18.9	14.2	16.7
2009	250	17.6	14.2	20.8
2010	234	17.3	13.4	24.8
2011	212	17.4	12.1	32.1
2012	211	16.4	12.8	32.7
2013	232	16.5	14.0	35.3
2014	231	16.5	13.9	32.5
2015	233	n/a	n/a	31.3
2016	257	17.0	15.1	33.5
2017	247	16.9	14.5	29.1
2018	232	16.7	13.8	24.6
2019	261	16.9	15.3	35.6
2020	267	17.5	15.2	35.2
2021	268	18.2	14.6	38.4
2022	273	17.3	15.7	41.8
2023	254	18.1	14.0	36.2

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 Markesan High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	343	21.6	15.8	8.7
1990	340	21.7	15.6	6.2
1991	313	20.7	15.1	12.1
1992	326	22.0	14.8	13.8
1993	354	24.1	14.7	11.6
1994	368	25.3	14.5	14.9
1995	413	26.3	15.7	12.8
1996	413	26.3	15.7	12.8
1997	405	26.4	15.3	11.9
1998	420	27.2	15.4	11
1999	433	28.8	15.0	18.2
2000	403	28.8	14.0	15.9
2001	395	28.8	13.7	20
2002	320	24.5	13.1	15.3
2003	320	24.5	13.1	15.3
2004	306	23.0	13.3	14.1
2005	291	20.9	13.9	n/a
2006	301	20.5	14.7	n/a
2007	282	18.7	15.1	23
2008	269	18.9	14.2	16.7
2009	250	17.6	14.2	20.8
2010	234	17.3	13.4	24.8
2011	212	17.4	12.1	32.1
2012	211	16.4	12.8	32.7
2013	232	16.5	14.0	35.3
2014	231	16.5	13.9	32.5
2015	233	n/a	n/a	31.3
2016	257	17.0	15.1	33.5
2017	247	16.9	14.5	29.1
2018	232	16.7	13.8	24.6
2019	261	16.9	15.3	35.6
2020	267	17.5	15.2	35.2
2021	268	18.2	14.6	38.4
2022	273	17.3	15.7	41.8
2023	254	18.1	14.0	36.2

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 Markesan High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$386 (3.1%)	$12,253 (96.9%)	$12,639
2020	$266 (2.2%)	$11,799 (97.8%)	$12,065
2021	$1,556 (11.6%)	$11,910 (88.4%)	$13,466

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Markesan High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 69^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 297^th of 415 High schools	54.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Markesan High)	56.9	42.6	14.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Markesan School District)	56.9	42.6	14.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Markesan High)	44.4	32.1	12.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Markesan School District)	44.4	32.1	12.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Markesan High)	40	12.5	27.5%
10th Grade Science (Markesan School District)	40	12.5	27.5%
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	261	254	2.7%
African American	3	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	26	35	34.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	222	205	7.7%
Two or More Races	8	8
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.6%	36.2%	0.6%

Schools Near Markesan 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
Markesan High	Public	9-12	100 E Vista Blvd	Markesan	53946	Green Lake County	Markesan School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 398-2373	254	18	14.0	36.2%	205 (80.7%)	3 (1.2%)	35 (13.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	36.5	300^th of 431 public high schools	30.4%		32.7	297^th of 415 public high schools	28.4%	3	40.7	29.6	31.5								54.8		$13,466	$1,556	$11,910
Fox Lake Correctional Institution	Public	12	W10237 Lake Emily Rd	Fox Lake	53933	Dodge County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(920) 928-3151	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Green Lake High	Public	7-12	612 Mill St	Green Lake	54941	Green Lake County	Green Lake School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(920) 294-6411	145	16	9.0	35.2%	129 (89.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.8%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.1%)	59.7	164^th of 431 public high schools	61.9%		41.3	251^st of 415 public high schools	39.5%	87	65.2	47.8	43.5		57.1	55.0		42.9	35.0	75.0	40.9	60.0	$15,337	$569	$14,767
Ripon High	Public	9-12	850 Tiger Dr	Ripon	54971	Fond du Lac County	Ripon Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 748-4616	464	33	14.1	28.4%	410 (88.4%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.7%)	72.4	89^th of 431 public high schools	79.4%		74.6	76^th of 415 public high schools	81.7%	13	61.2	51.0	49.0								57.3		$12,249	$206	$12,043
Randolph High	Public	9-12	110 Meadowood Dr	Randolph	53956	Dodge County	Randolph School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 326-2425	201	15	13.2	29.4%	179 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	25.6	355^th of 431 public high schools	17.6%		41.6	248^th of 415 public high schools	40.2%	107	42.9		33.3								27.1		$14,332	$653	$13,678
Cambria Friesland Middle/High	Public	6-12	410 E Edgewater St	Cambria	53923	Columbia County	Cambria-Friesland School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 348-5548	162	18	9.1	31.5%	131 (80.9%)	2 (1.2%)	26 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	39.3	282^nd of 431 public high schools	34.6%		49.2	209^th of 415 public high schools	49.6%	73		39.1	52.2	56.3	53.9	45.5	56.3	53.9	54.6	54.6	25.9	50.0	$19,495	$1,190	$18,305
John C Burke Correctional Center	Public	9-12	900 S Madison St	Waupun	53963	Dodge County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(920) 324-3460	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Waupun Correctional Institution	Public	12	200 S Madison St	Waupun	53963	Dodge County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(920) 324-7231	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Waupun Area Senior High	Public	9-12	801 E Lincoln St	Waupun	53963	Dodge County	Waupun School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 324-5591	574	37	15.3	35.7%	495 (86.2%)	2 (0.3%)	55 (9.6%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.1%)	43.2	265^th of 431 public high schools	38.5%		29.4	313^th of 415 public high schools	24.6%	48	45.0	37.9	39.3								49.6		$11,445	$361	$11,084
Laconia High	Public	9-12	301 W Division St	Rosendale	54974	Fond du Lac County	Rosendale-Brandon School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 872-2161	317	20	15.6	17.4%	299 (94.3%)	2 (0.6%)	13 (4.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	66.5	119^th of 431 public high schools	72.4%		66.9	108^th of 415 public high schools	74.0%	11	57.5	54.3	55.3								34.3		$11,770	$349	$11,421

Frequently Asked Questions about Markesan High

Is Markesan High a good school?

Markesan High ranks 300^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Markesan High in?

Markesan School District

How many students attend Markesan High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 254 students attended Markesan High.

What is the racial makeup of Markesan High?

Students at Markesan High are 81% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Markesan High?

Markesan High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Markesan Primary
Middle : Markesan Middle

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