Gibraltar Area School District

3924 State Highway 42
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Gibraltar Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 180 students in Gibraltar Area School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Wisconsin.
Public High School in Gibraltar Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Public High School in Gibraltar Area School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gibraltar High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
654 Schools
# Students
547 Students
284,940 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
19,254 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Gibraltar Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#79 out of 450 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Gibraltar Area   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gibraltar Area   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.
52%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gibraltar Area   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.
40-44%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gibraltar Area   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%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Gibraltar Area   School District and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,819 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
12,051 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
36,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
13%
# Black Students
1 Student
26,819 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
473 Students
192,828 Students
% White Students
87%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
222 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
12,087 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
38
844
# Students in K Grade:
28
1,039
# Students in 1st Grade:
38
1,034
# Students in 2nd Grade:
46
1,067
# Students in 3rd Grade:
44
1,184
# Students in 4th Grade:
30
1,209
# Students in 5th Grade:
33
1,185
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
3,172
# Students in 7th Grade:
43
5,145
# Students in 8th Grade:
35
6,201
# Students in 9th Grade:
51
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
44
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
38
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
47
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,828 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,095 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Gibraltar Area   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
$13 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart displays total spending of Gibraltar Area   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
$26,828
$16,831
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Gibraltar Area   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
$24,095
$16,804
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Gibraltar Area   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 Gibraltar Area School District Public High Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gibraltar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3924 State Highway 42
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3284
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students

Recent Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in WI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Quick Links