Serving 375 students in grades 9-12, Wautoma 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wautoma High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wautoma High School's student population of 375 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wautoma 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 Wautoma High School is 0.41, 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
#1385 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
21%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
74%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wautoma High School's ranking?
Wautoma High School is ranked #1385 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Wautoma High School often compared to?
Wautoma High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wild Rose High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wautoma High School?
The graduation rate of Wautoma High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wautoma High School?
375 students attend Wautoma High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Wautoma High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wautoma High School?
Wautoma High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wautoma High School offer ?
Wautoma High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wautoma High School part of?
Wautoma High School is part of Wautoma Area School District.
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