Summary:
The Denmark School District in Wisconsin is home to two high schools: Denmark High and Viking Academy. While both schools demonstrate strong performance in graduation and dropout rates, they exhibit notable differences in their academic metrics, student populations, and resource allocation.
Denmark High is the larger of the two schools, with 498 students, and consistently ranks in the top half of Wisconsin high schools. The school boasts a 94% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.4% dropout rate. Academically, Denmark High outperforms the state average in 10th-grade proficiency rates for ACT/ELA and ACT/Math, and spends $12,867 per student, which is higher than the $10,139 spent per student at Viking Academy.
In contrast, Viking Academy is a smaller public charter high school with just 32 students. While the school has historically ranked well, it lags behind Denmark High and the state average in 10th-grade proficiency rates for the Forward Exam/Social Studies. However, Viking Academy maintains an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, outperforming Denmark High in these metrics. The school also serves a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 40.62%, compared to 18.07% at Denmark High.
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