Poynette High School

108 N Cleveland St
Poynette, WI 53955
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 307 students in grades 9-12, Poynette 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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: 307 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Poynette High School's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Poynette 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 Poynette 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1000 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Poynette 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.
40-44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Poynette 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 Poynette 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
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
1%
9%
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White
95%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Poynette High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Poynette 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
21%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Poynette 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poynette High School's ranking?
Poynette High School is ranked #1000 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Poynette High School often compared to?
Poynette High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pardeeville High School, Portage 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poynette High School?
The graduation rate of Poynette High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Poynette High School?
307 students attend Poynette High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Poynette High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poynette High School?
Poynette High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Poynette High School offer ?
Poynette High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Poynette High School part of?
Poynette High School is part of Poynette School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 307 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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