Milton High

Summary:

Milton High is a public high school located in Milton, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,053 students. The school is part of the Milton School District and has a history of performance that has fluctuated over the years, with its state ranking ranging from 106 to 268 out of Wisconsin's high schools.

Milton High has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 96.4% to 97.2% over the past five years, significantly higher than nearby schools like Clinton Senior High (97.8%), Turner High (97.4%), and Whitewater High (90.8%). The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.3% over the past five years, lower than nearby schools. While Milton High has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, it still performs better than some nearby schools, such as Whitewater High (25.8%) and Parker High (33.9%).

Milton High's students generally perform better than the state average on standardized tests, such as the Forward Exam and ACT. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with the school ranking highly for Hispanic students but lower for female, male, and white students compared to other Wisconsin high schools. Compared to nearby schools, Milton High generally outperforms its neighbors in terms of graduation rates, dropout rates, and test scores, though some schools, such as Fort Atkinson High and Edgerton High, also demonstrate strong performance in these areas.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 114 W High St
       Milton, WI  53563-1699


(608) 868-9300

District: Milton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
205th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,116 Help


Feeder schools for Milton High:

Elementary:    Consolidated Elementary
    East Elementary
    Harmony Elementary
    West Elementary
Middle:    Milton Middle
    Northside Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  1,053

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.7%
Hispanic:
5.9%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Milton High ranks better than 52.4% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.27. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Milton 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 (87.7%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Milton High is 16.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Milton High is $12,116.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Milton High:

SchoolDigger ranks Milton High 205th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Milton High in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Milton High

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Rank History for all students at Milton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.48 95th 275 65.5%
2005 77.59 45th 287 84.3%
2006 70.96 75th 292 74.3%
2007 74.40 61st 281 78.3%
2008 68.06 137th 437 68.6%
2009 74.04 84th 438 80.8%
2010 68.82 138th 450 69.3%
2011 70.29 112th 445 74.8%
2012 56.05 261st 452 42.3%
2013 53.88 256th 457 44.0%
2014 66.68 137th 462 70.3%
2015 61.60 213th 466 54.3%
2016 41.07 258th 408 36.8%
2017 58.27 151st 410 63.2%
2018 66.57 103rd 410 74.9%
2019 66.87 106th 400 73.5%
2021 33.91 268th 390 31.3%
2022 35.66 267th 391 31.7%
2023 59.41 154th 415 62.9%
2024 52.27 205th 431 52.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Milton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.90 44th 71 38.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Milton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.61 67th 95 29.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Milton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.40 37th 255 85.5%
2019 68.13 60th 251 76.1%
2022 39.86 157th 250 37.2%
2023 72.62 42nd 271 84.5%
2024 54.96 136th 326 58.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Milton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.54 103rd 355 71.0%
2019 77.49 55th 343 84.0%
2021 37.71 210th 332 36.7%
2022 40.88 204th 343 40.5%
2024 41.97 227th 353 35.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Milton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.97 20th 40 50.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Milton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.04 124th 373 66.8%
2019 48.27 174th 354 50.8%
2021 26.83 260th 334 22.2%
2022 26.42 280th 347 19.3%
2023 49.60 177th 359 50.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Milton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.83 5th 51 90.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Milton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.81 41st 76 46.1%
2019 74.81 13th 86 84.9%
2023 67.15 31st 97 68.0%
2024 48.91 54th 119 54.6%
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Rank History for White students at Milton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.48 92nd 261 64.8%
2019 54.42 107th 266 59.8%
2021 25.91 207th 266 22.2%
2022 25.71 218th 269 19.0%
2023 45.84 139th 271 48.7%
2024 38.95 194th 300 35.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Milton High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 679 n/a 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 684
1990 676 1 8 2 2 n/a n/a 0 689
1991 664 0 6 2 2 n/a n/a 0 674
1992 712 1 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 720
1993 747 1 6 0 1 n/a n/a 0 755
1994 739 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 746
1995 856 8 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 868
1996 856 8 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 868
1997 887 2 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 902
1998 935 5 12 3 2 n/a n/a 0 957
1999 924 5 15 3 5 n/a n/a 0 952
2000 922 5 10 3 4 n/a n/a 0 944
2001 944 5 7 5 4 n/a n/a 0 965
2002 948 3 9 12 2 n/a n/a 0 974
2003 948 3 9 12 2 n/a n/a 0 974
2004 944 5 14 10 1 n/a n/a 0 974
2005 938 6 16 15 2 n/a n/a 0 977
2006 929 7 22 21 5 n/a n/a 0 984
2007 944 10 21 25 7 n/a n/a 0 1007
2008 981 13 23 32 6 n/a n/a 0 1055
2009 965 16 21 30 3 n/a n/a 0 1035
2010 969 12 15 26 1 n/a n/a 0 1023
2011 965 14 16 22 0 0 1 0 1018
2012 936 13 18 23 0 1 3 0 994
2013 935 12 13 25 1 1 5 0 992
2014 930 14 13 24 1 1 8 0 991
2015 955 14 11 30 1 0 11 0 1022
2016 990 13 18 38 1 0 15 0 1075
2017 997 11 24 53 0 0 19 0 1104
2018 1020 10 22 56 1 0 17 0 1126
2019 1013 13 31 52 2 0 20 0 1131
2020 975 13 30 53 1 0 21 0 1093
2021 974 12 26 53 1 0 26 0 1092
2022 955 12 26 56 2 0 23 0 1074
2023 924 10 15 62 3 0 38 1 1053

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 Milton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 684 45.0 15.2 3.8
1990 689 44.2 15.5 4.5
1991 674 46.8 14.4 7.4
1992 720 49.0 14.6 7.1
1993 755 48.1 15.7 5.8
1994 746 48.3 15.4 6
1995 868 52.7 16.5 6
1996 868 52.7 16.5 6
1997 902 54.3 16.6 6.7
1998 957 59.1 16.2 5.2
1999 952 60.2 15.8 8
2000 944 61.2 15.4 8.2
2001 965 63.0 15.3 10.8
2002 974 61.4 15.9 11.2
2003 974 61.4 15.9 11.2
2004 974 63.7 15.3 7.7
2005 977 65.0 15.0 n/a
2006 984 62.0 15.9 n/a
2007 1007 62.0 16.2 12.7
2008 1055 61.9 17.0 12.5
2009 1035 62.7 16.5 15.2
2010 1023 62.6 16.3 18.1
2011 1018 64.9 15.6 22.6
2012 994 64.4 15.4 24.6
2013 992 62.4 15.8 23.9
2014 991 62.1 15.9 24.2
2015 1022 n/a n/a 21.5
2016 1075 63.0 17.0 21.2
2017 1104 64.1 17.2 17.2
2018 1126 65.8 17.0 16.1
2019 1131 66.2 17.0 19.7
2020 1093 66.6 16.3 19.2
2021 1092 65.2 16.7 21.9
2022 1074 67.3 15.9 21.6
2023 1053 63.0 16.6 19.2

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 Milton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 684 45.0 15.2 3.8
1990 689 44.2 15.5 4.5
1991 674 46.8 14.4 7.4
1992 720 49.0 14.6 7.1
1993 755 48.1 15.7 5.8
1994 746 48.3 15.4 6
1995 868 52.7 16.5 6
1996 868 52.7 16.5 6
1997 902 54.3 16.6 6.7
1998 957 59.1 16.2 5.2
1999 952 60.2 15.8 8
2000 944 61.2 15.4 8.2
2001 965 63.0 15.3 10.8
2002 974 61.4 15.9 11.2
2003 974 61.4 15.9 11.2
2004 974 63.7 15.3 7.7
2005 977 65.0 15.0 n/a
2006 984 62.0 15.9 n/a
2007 1007 62.0 16.2 12.7
2008 1055 61.9 17.0 12.5
2009 1035 62.7 16.5 15.2
2010 1023 62.6 16.3 18.1
2011 1018 64.9 15.6 22.6
2012 994 64.4 15.4 24.6
2013 992 62.4 15.8 23.9
2014 991 62.1 15.9 24.2
2015 1022 n/a n/a 21.5
2016 1075 63.0 17.0 21.2
2017 1104 64.1 17.2 17.2
2018 1126 65.8 17.0 16.1
2019 1131 66.2 17.0 19.7
2020 1093 66.6 16.3 19.2
2021 1092 65.2 16.7 21.9
2022 1074 67.3 15.9 21.6
2023 1053 63.0 16.6 19.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Milton High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $144 (1.2%) $11,965 (98.8%) $12,108
2020 $126 (1.1%) $11,307 (98.9%) $11,434
2021 $183 (1.5%) $11,933 (98.5%) $12,116

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Milton 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 106th of 400 High schoolsRanks 154th of 415 High schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Milton High)54.650.8
 3.8%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Milton School District)54.650.8
 3.8%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Milton High)47.546.1
 1.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Milton School District)47.546.1
 1.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Milton High)35.430.4
 5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Milton School District)35.430.4
 5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Milton High)38.139.6
 1.4%
   10th Grade Science (Milton School District)38.139.6
 1.4%
   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 Students11311053
 6.9%
African American1310
 23.1%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian3115
 51.6%
Hispanic5262
 19.2%
Pacific Islander00
White1013924
 8.8%
Two or More Races2038
 90%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.7%19.2%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Milton High

Students at Milton High are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Milton High ranks 205th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Milton High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Consolidated Elementary
Elementary : East Elementary
Elementary : Harmony Elementary
Elementary : West Elementary
Middle : Milton Middle
Middle : Northside Intermediate

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,053 students attended Milton High.


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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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