Serving 92 students in grades 6-12, Butternut High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Butternut High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Butternut High School's student population of 92 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Butternut High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butternut High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1706 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
95%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butternut High School's ranking?
Butternut High School is ranked #1706 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Butternut High School often compared to?
Butternut High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Butternut High School?
The graduation rate of Butternut High School is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Butternut High School?
92 students attend Butternut High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Butternut High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butternut High School?
Butternut High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Butternut High School offer ?
Butternut High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Butternut High School part of?
Butternut High School is part of Butternut School District.
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