Evansville High School

640 S 5th St
Evansville, WI 53536
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 518 students in grades 9-12, Evansville High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Evansville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Evansville High School's student population of 518 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
518 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Evansville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Evansville High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#854 out of 1991 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Evansville High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Evansville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Evansville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Evansville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Evansville High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Evansville High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Evansville High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Evansville High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Evansville High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
85%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Evansville High School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Evansville High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Evansville High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Evansville High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Evansville High School and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Evansville High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Evansville High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Evansville High School's ranking?
Evansville High School is ranked #854 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Evansville High School often compared to?
Evansville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkview High School, Parker High School, Edgerton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Evansville High School?
The graduation rate of Evansville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Evansville High School?
518 students attend Evansville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Evansville High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Evansville High School?
Evansville High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Evansville High School offer ?
Evansville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Evansville High School part of?
Evansville High School is part of Evansville Community School District.

School Reviews

1   1/17/2018
The School doesn't have much to offer its students and it has been on the decline in recent years. Take your business elsewhere.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - 2017 Graduate
2   12/15/2008
This high school is seriously lacking in choices in academics. You can live 20 miles away and have much better schools.
- Posted by Parent - truff

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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