For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,891 students in Altoona School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Altoona School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
1,891 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Altoona School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 445 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#117 out of 450 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.52
# American Indian Students
3 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
46 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
107 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
34 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
1,577 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
83%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
122 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
96
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
138
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
124
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
154
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
134
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
136
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
144
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
132
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
118
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
151
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
159
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
135
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
126
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
144
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,742 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,329 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,742
$16,831
Spending / Student
$13,329
$16,804
Best Altoona School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altoona Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1903 Bartlett Ave
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Grades: 4-5
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Altoona Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1903 Bartlett Ave
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Altoona High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 7th St W
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6031
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6031
Grades: 9-12
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
Altoona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
157 Bartlett Ave
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6050
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6050
Grades: PK-3
| 646 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Altoona School District?
Altoona School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,891 students.
What is the rank of Altoona School District?
Altoona School District is ranked #108 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Altoona School District?
83% of Altoona School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Altoona School District?
Altoona School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Altoona School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,329 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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