Serving 1,055 students in grades 9-12, West De Pere High School ranks in the top 20% 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 52% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,055 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West De Pere High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
West De Pere High School's student population of 1,055 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,055 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West De Pere High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West De Pere High School is 0.36, 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
#272 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
80%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West De Pere High School's ranking?
West De Pere High School is ranked #272 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are West De Pere High School often compared to?
West De Pere High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like De Pere High School, Bay Port High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of West De Pere High School?
The graduation rate of West De Pere High School is 97%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend West De Pere High School?
1,055 students attend West De Pere High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of West De Pere High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West De Pere High School?
West De Pere High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does West De Pere High School offer ?
West De Pere High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West De Pere High School part of?
West De Pere High School is part of West De Pere School District.
School Reviews
5 11/15/2012
Excellent school! Great teachers and staff. Located in a quiet, safe neighborhood. Highly recommend!
5 2/17/2010
The Knowledge Bowl Team is awesome. They defeated 23 other schools from Northeast Wisconsin and Upper Michigan in April of 2009 to win the championship. Congrats to West De Pere, the most knowledgeable team in the area!
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