Sun Prairie West High

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Sun Prairie West High ranks 167 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sun Prairie West High is a public high school serving 1,294 students in grades 9-12 in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, which is part of the Sun Prairie Area School District. The school ranks 167 out of 431 Wisconsin high schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, performing well in certain subject areas like ACT/English Language Arts but closer to district and state averages in others.

Sun Prairie West High has a diverse student population, with significant representation of Asian, Hispanic, and White students. While Asian and White students perform better than the state average, Hispanic students are closer to the state average. The school also has a significant population of low socioeconomic status students, ranking 229th out of 326 Wisconsin high schools in this category. Interestingly, the nearby Milestone Democratic School has a higher statewide ranking and 3-star rating, despite serving a smaller student population.

Sun Prairie West High has an impressive 98.2% four-year graduation rate and a very low 0.0% dropout rate, significantly better than the state average. However, the school faces challenges with a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 30.8%, higher than the nearby Monona Grove High (24.0%) but lower than the Madison-based schools like Capital High (76.98%) and Innovative High (69.7%).

Detail:

Public 9-12

2850 Ironwood Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590

(608) 834-6624

District: Sun Prairie Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
167^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 1,294

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.6%

African American:

14.8%

Asian:

12.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sun Prairie West High ranks better than 61.3% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.47. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sun Prairie West 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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sun Prairie West High:

SchoolDigger ranks Sun Prairie West High 167^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Sun Prairie West High in the ranking list.)

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Sun Prairie Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sun Prairie Area School District 245^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sun Prairie West High

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Rank History for all students at Sun Prairie West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	59.47	167^th	431	61.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sun Prairie West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	40.78	37^th	71	47.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sun Prairie West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	34.60	229^th	326	29.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Sun Prairie West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	57.31	154^th	353	56.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Sun Prairie West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	57.24	148^th	365	59.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Sun Prairie West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	77.72	11^th	51	78.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sun Prairie West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	48.23	55^th	119	53.8%

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Rank History for White students at Sun Prairie West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	71.40	64^th	300	78.7%

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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 Sun Prairie West High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	681	192	161	134	7	1	116	2	1294

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Sun Prairie West High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	1294	88.9	14.5	31.4

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 Sun Prairie West High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	1294	88.9	14.5	31.4

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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam Social Studies (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 Social Studies 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sun Prairie West High	Public	9-12	2850 Ironwood Dr	Sun Prairie	53590	Dane County	Sun Prairie Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 834-6624	1,294	89	14.5	31.4%	681 (52.6%)	192 (14.8%)	134 (10.4%)	161 (12.4%)	7 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	116 (9.0%)	59.5	167^th of 431 public high schools	61.3%					(n/a)	62.7	41.2	50.9	41.4
Prairie Phoenix Academy	Public	9-12	220 Kroncke Dr	Sun Prairie	53590	Dane County	Sun Prairie Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 834-6900	66	7	9.1	66.7%	24 (36.4%)	18 (27.3%)	12 (18.2%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (16.7%)								(n/a)				0.0	$19,494	$448	$19,046
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	1,274	91	13.9	23.4%	813 (63.8%)	114 (8.9%)	152 (11.9%)	79 (6.2%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	107 (8.4%)	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
De Forest High	Public	9-12	815 Jefferson St	De Forest	53532	Dane County	De Forest Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 842-6600	1,099	75	14.6	17.5%	892 (81.2%)	42 (3.8%)	72 (6.6%)	34 (3.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (5.2%)	70.4	98^th of 431 public high schools	77.3%		64.6	124^th of 415 public high schools	70.1%	26	52.1	50.2	57.7	53.7	$12,537	$180	$12,358
Shabazz-City High	Public	9-12	1601 N Sherman Ave	Madison	53704	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 204-2440	121	14	8.7	42.1%	67 (55.4%)	15 (12.4%)	18 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (11.6%)	41.7	271^st of 431 public high schools	37.1%					(n/a)	55.6	25.9	33.3	66.7	$23,155	$399	$22,758
East High	Public	9-12	2222 E Washington Ave	Madison	53704	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 204-1600	1,649	112	14.7	55.4%	554 (33.6%)	339 (20.6%)	436 (26.4%)	128 (7.8%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	175 (10.6%)	26.5	348^th of 431 public high schools	19.3%		31.7	304^th of 415 public high schools	26.7%	44	34.4	35.4	39.0	30.8	$13,938	$411	$13,528
Monona Grove High	Public	9-12	4400 Monona Dr	Monona	53716	Dane County	Monona Grove School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 221-7666	1,083	84	12.9	19.1%	848 (78.3%)	45 (4.2%)	81 (7.5%)	40 (3.7%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (5.5%)	61.8	153^rd of 431 public high schools	64.5%		63.6	130^th of 415 public high schools	68.7%	23	46.0	49.0	52.9	51.0
Capital High	Public	9-12	3802 Regent St	Madison	53705	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 204-4220	139	19	7.5	77.0%	19 (13.7%)	66 (47.5%)	32 (23.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (14.4%)								(n/a)				0.0	$25,715	$538	$25,178
Innovative High	Public	9-12	1045 E Dayton St	Madison	53703	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 204-4220	132	18	7.5	69.7%	23 (17.4%)	50 (37.9%)	44 (33.3%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (9.1%)								(n/a)					$10,910	$1,245	$9,666
LaFollette High	Public	9-12	702 Pflaum Rd	Madison	53716	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 204-3600	1,482	94	15.6	54.2%	431 (29.1%)	330 (22.3%)	476 (32.1%)	86 (5.8%)	7 (0.5%)	4 (0.3%)	141 (9.5%)	12.1	403^rd of 431 public high schools	6.5%		9.7	395^th of 415 public high schools	4.8%	8	23.9	21.4	27.9	35.3	$14,460	$426	$14,035

Frequently Asked Questions about Sun Prairie West High

What is the racial makeup of Sun Prairie West High?

Students at Sun Prairie West High are 53% White, 15% African American, 12% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

How many students attend Sun Prairie West High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,294 students attended Sun Prairie West High.

Is Sun Prairie West High a good school?

Sun Prairie West High ranks 167^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Sun Prairie West High in?

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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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