Serving 496 students in grades 9-12, Platteville High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher 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 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Platteville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Platteville High School's student population of 496 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Platteville High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Platteville High School is 0.31, 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
#431 out of 1991 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
4%
9%
White
83%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Platteville High School's ranking?
Platteville High School is ranked #431 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Platteville High School often compared to?
Platteville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fennimore High School, Lancaster High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% 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 Platteville High School?
The graduation rate of Platteville High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Platteville High School?
496 students attend Platteville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Platteville High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Platteville High School?
Platteville High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Platteville High School offer ?
Platteville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Platteville High School part of?
Platteville High School is part of Platteville School District.
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