North High School vs. South High School
Should you attend North High School or South High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,537 students in grades 9-12, North 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 27% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,131 students in grades 9-12, South 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 17% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,537 students
1,131 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
73 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1436 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1756 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
17%
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
391
289
Grade 10 Students
385
271
Grade 11 Students
378
275
Grade 12 Students
383
296
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
20%
% Hispanic
18%
27%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
54%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%