Platteville High

Summary:

Platteville High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 496, located in Platteville, Wisconsin. The school is part of the Platteville School District, which is ranked 40th out of 428 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Platteville High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Wisconsin, with a statewide ranking between 22nd and 113th over the past 10 years. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the Forward Exam and ACT, is significantly higher than the state average. For example, in 2023-2024, 54.31% of Platteville High students were proficient or better in Social Studies, compared to the state average of 45.08%. Additionally, 64.81% of Platteville High students were proficient or better in English Language Arts on the ACT, compared to the state average of 45.65%. Platteville High also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 79.4% to 94.9% over the past five years, and low dropout rates, ranging from 0.2% to 2.2%.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Darlington High and Shullsburg High, Platteville High stands out in terms of academic performance, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. Platteville High's 2023-2024 ranking of 53rd out of 431 Wisconsin high schools is significantly higher than the rankings of nearby schools, and the school's student-teacher ratio of 16.3 is lower than the ratios of Darlington High (12.1) and Shullsburg High (9.8).


Detail:

Public 9-12

 710 E Madison St
       Platteville, WI  53818-2399


(608) 342-4020

District: Platteville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
53rd of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,683 Help


Feeder schools for Platteville High:

Elementary:    Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center
    Westview Elementary
Middle:    Platteville Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  496

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.7%
Hispanic:
5.2%
African American:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Platteville High ranks better than 87.7% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.47. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Platteville High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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 (82.7%), Hispanic (5.2%), African American (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Platteville High is 16.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Platteville High is $11,683.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Platteville High:

SchoolDigger ranks Platteville High 53rd of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Platteville High in the ranking list.)

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Platteville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Platteville School District 40th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Platteville High

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Rank History for all students at Platteville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.03 80th 275 70.9%
2005 63.10 123rd 287 57.1%
2006 77.40 39th 292 86.6%
2007 66.55 118th 281 58.0%
2008 51.45 289th 437 33.9%
2009 50.83 288th 438 34.2%
2010 41.81 362nd 450 19.6%
2011 77.57 47th 445 89.4%
2012 75.58 74th 452 83.6%
2013 77.03 54th 457 88.2%
2014 76.69 72nd 462 84.4%
2015 47.27 324th 466 30.5%
2016 79.21 58th 408 85.8%
2017 83.81 46th 410 88.8%
2018 86.10 33rd 410 92.0%
2019 91.81 22nd 400 94.5%
2021 65.99 113th 390 71.0%
2022 85.16 35th 391 91.0%
2023 68.82 103rd 415 75.2%
2024 80.47 53rd 431 87.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Platteville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.31 10th 37 73.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Platteville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.20 15th 255 94.1%
2019 61.64 70th 251 72.1%
2021 87.02 16th 226 92.9%
2022 68.24 41st 250 83.6%
2023 44.19 154th 271 43.2%
2024 58.78 117th 326 64.1%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Platteville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.81 65th 355 81.7%
2019 90.24 19th 343 94.5%
2021 66.47 92nd 332 72.3%
2022 81.18 38th 343 88.9%
2024 69.73 89th 353 74.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Platteville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.37 23rd 373 93.8%
2019 90.50 20th 354 94.4%
2021 55.28 135th 334 59.6%
2022 80.19 38th 347 89.0%
2023 81.27 44th 359 87.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Platteville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 81.28 11th 48 77.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Platteville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.70 18th 119 84.9%
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Rank History for White students at Platteville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.10 42nd 261 83.9%
2019 89.68 24th 266 91.0%
2021 56.59 98th 266 63.2%
2022 77.37 41st 269 84.8%
2023 65.87 71st 271 73.8%
2024 76.12 50th 300 83.3%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for White Students!

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 Platteville High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 561 1 8 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 570
1990 520 1 11 1 1 n/a n/a 0 534
1991 538 3 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1992 547 2 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1993 552 0 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 562
1994 589 3 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 602
1995 629 8 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 647
1996 629 8 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 647
1997 636 6 12 5 1 n/a n/a 0 660
1998 623 5 8 6 2 n/a n/a 0 644
1999 622 4 8 3 1 n/a n/a 0 638
2000 616 7 4 4 6 n/a n/a 0 637
2001 586 11 8 5 2 n/a n/a 0 612
2002 562 6 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2003 562 6 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2004 528 9 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2005 501 12 14 8 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2006 478 14 11 7 1 n/a n/a 0 511
2007 452 18 10 9 7 n/a n/a 0 496
2008 438 21 6 8 7 n/a n/a 0 480
2009 451 22 2 7 7 n/a n/a 0 489
2010 434 22 5 9 8 n/a n/a 0 478
2011 428 19 10 13 1 0 7 0 478
2012 418 17 10 8 1 0 8 0 462
2013 401 11 12 6 0 1 9 0 440
2014 389 7 12 10 0 0 12 0 430
2015 383 15 10 6 0 0 17 0 431
2016 384 17 13 12 0 0 16 0 442
2017 369 17 7 12 0 0 14 0 419
2018 380 18 9 8 1 0 15 0 431
2019 365 16 8 9 1 0 17 0 416
2020 370 18 16 16 1 0 16 0 437
2021 396 12 17 20 0 0 19 0 464
2022 380 14 16 25 0 0 18 0 453
2023 410 20 15 26 2 0 20 3 496

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 Platteville High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 570 43.3 13.1 12.1
1990 534 43.7 12.2 10.9
1991 546 41.5 13.1 12.1
1992 557 41.5 13.4 15.6
1993 562 42.1 13.3 13.5
1994 602 39.5 15.2 14.8
1995 647 40.0 16.2 16.2
1996 647 40.0 16.2 16.2
1997 660 40.5 16.3 15.5
1998 644 40.5 15.9 14.6
1999 638 40.3 15.8 28.2
2000 637 40.8 15.6 25.3
2001 612 35.6 17.2 26
2002 586 38.0 15.4 18.3
2003 586 38.0 15.4 18.3
2004 556 35.3 15.8 18.9
2005 535 34.2 15.6 n/a
2006 511 34.1 15.0 n/a
2007 496 33.1 15.0 30.4
2008 480 33.1 14.5 29.6
2009 489 32.3 15.1 30.3
2010 478 31.2 15.3 27.6
2011 478 31.5 15.1 30.3
2012 462 30.5 15.1 28.8
2013 440 30.6 14.3 29.8
2014 430 29.1 14.7 28.1
2015 431 n/a n/a 32.5
2016 442 31.0 14.2 29
2017 419 30.9 13.5 25.1
2018 431 31.9 13.4 23.9
2019 416 27.5 15.1 29.3
2020 437 30.5 14.3 31.4
2021 464 30.3 15.2 37.7
2022 453 30.3 14.9 35.3
2023 496 30.3 16.3 36.9

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 Platteville High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 570 43.3 13.1 12.1
1990 534 43.7 12.2 10.9
1991 546 41.5 13.1 12.1
1992 557 41.5 13.4 15.6
1993 562 42.1 13.3 13.5
1994 602 39.5 15.2 14.8
1995 647 40.0 16.2 16.2
1996 647 40.0 16.2 16.2
1997 660 40.5 16.3 15.5
1998 644 40.5 15.9 14.6
1999 638 40.3 15.8 28.2
2000 637 40.8 15.6 25.3
2001 612 35.6 17.2 26
2002 586 38.0 15.4 18.3
2003 586 38.0 15.4 18.3
2004 556 35.3 15.8 18.9
2005 535 34.2 15.6 n/a
2006 511 34.1 15.0 n/a
2007 496 33.1 15.0 30.4
2008 480 33.1 14.5 29.6
2009 489 32.3 15.1 30.3
2010 478 31.2 15.3 27.6
2011 478 31.5 15.1 30.3
2012 462 30.5 15.1 28.8
2013 440 30.6 14.3 29.8
2014 430 29.1 14.7 28.1
2015 431 n/a n/a 32.5
2016 442 31.0 14.2 29
2017 419 30.9 13.5 25.1
2018 431 31.9 13.4 23.9
2019 416 27.5 15.1 29.3
2020 437 30.5 14.3 31.4
2021 464 30.3 15.2 37.7
2022 453 30.3 14.9 35.3
2023 496 30.3 16.3 36.9

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 Platteville High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $180 (1.4%) $12,685 (98.6%) $12,865
2020 $224 (1.8%) $12,452 (98.2%) $12,676
2021 $441 (3.8%) $11,243 (96.2%) $11,683

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Platteville High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 22nd of 400 High schoolsRanks 103rd of 415 High schools
 19.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Platteville High)55.868.6
 12.8%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Platteville School District)55.868.6
 12.8%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Platteville High)6444.8
 19.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Platteville School District)6444.8
 19.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Platteville High)5936.2
 22.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Platteville School District)5936.2
 22.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Platteville High)5838.1
 19.9%
   10th Grade Science (Platteville School District)5838.1
 19.9%
   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 Students416496
 19.2%
African American1620
 25%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian815
 87.5%
Hispanic926
 188.9%
Pacific Islander00
White365410
 12.3%
Two or More Races1720
 17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.3%36.9%
 7.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Platteville High

Platteville High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center
Elementary : Westview Elementary
Middle : Platteville Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 496 students attended Platteville High.

Platteville High ranks 53rd of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Platteville High are 83% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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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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