Altoona School District

1903 Bartlett Ave
Altoona, WI 54720
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,832 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 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
1,832 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Altoona School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 444 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.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#117 out of 450 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Altoona   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Altoona   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Altoona   School District 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.
49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Altoona   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Altoona   School District and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.53
# American Indian Students
4 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
55 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
97 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
32 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
1,522 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
83%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
120 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
84
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
114
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
131
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
117
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
151
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
131
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
130
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
143
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
127
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
124
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
146
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
159
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
140
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
135
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,185 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,758 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Altoona   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$25 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart displays total spending of Altoona   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,185
$17,039
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Altoona   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,758
$17,011
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Altoona   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Altoona School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altoona Intermediate
(Math: 59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1903 Bartlett Ave
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Grades: 4-5
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Altoona Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1903 Bartlett Ave
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Altoona High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
711 7th St W
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6031
Grades: 9-12
| 580 students
Rank: #44.
Altoona Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
157 Bartlett Ave
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6050
Grades: PK-3
| 597 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Altoona School District?
Altoona School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,832 students.
What is the rank of Altoona School District?
Altoona School District is ranked #108 out of 444 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, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Altoona School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,758 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,832 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in WI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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