De Pere High

Summary:

De Pere High is a public high school in De Pere, Wisconsin, serving 1,470 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the highly-ranked De Pere School District, which is ranked 24th out of 428 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

De Pere High consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in subjects like Social Studies, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school maintains an exceptional four-year graduation rate of 98.2%, far surpassing the state average, and has a remarkably low dropout rate of just 0.2%. While chronic absenteeism has slightly increased, reaching 14.5% in 2022-2023, it remains lower than the state average. De Pere High also excels in the performance of diverse student subgroups, ranking among the top in the state for female, male, white, multi-racial, and low-income students.

Compared to nearby schools in the Green Bay Area Public School District, De Pere High stands out as a top-performing institution, with higher academic achievement, graduation rates, and lower dropout and chronic absenteeism rates. This highlights the significant differences in educational outcomes between De Pere High and the surrounding schools. While the school's overall excellence is evident, there are a few areas, such as special education and disabled student performance, that could be further addressed to ensure continued improvement and equity.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1700 Chicago St
       De Pere, WI  54115


(920) 337-1020

District: De Pere School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
19th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,497 Help


Feeder schools for De Pere High:

Elementary:    Dickinson Elementary
    Heritage Elementary
    Susie C Altmayer Elementary
Middle:    De Pere Middle
    Foxview Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  1,473

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.4%
Hispanic:
5.4%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19% Help


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Compare Details De Pere High ranks better than 95.6% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.57. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at De Pere High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.4%), Hispanic (5.4%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at De Pere High is 16.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at De Pere High is $11,497.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

De Pere High:

SchoolDigger ranks De Pere High 19th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See De Pere High in the ranking list.)

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De Pere School District:

SchoolDigger ranks De Pere School District 24th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for De Pere High

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Rank History for all students at De Pere High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.11 19th 275 93.1%
2005 75.01 59th 287 79.4%
2006 76.65 43rd 292 85.3%
2007 77.29 43rd 281 84.7%
2008 71.59 98th 437 77.6%
2009 76.03 65th 438 85.2%
2010 69.57 133rd 450 70.4%
2011 72.42 97th 445 78.2%
2012 73.12 94th 452 79.2%
2013 80.01 39th 457 91.5%
2014 80.92 39th 462 91.6%
2015 79.87 38th 466 91.8%
2016 86.53 39th 408 90.4%
2017 88.84 27th 410 93.4%
2018 83.16 44th 410 89.3%
2019 87.13 31st 400 92.3%
2021 74.31 75th 390 80.8%
2022 92.22 21st 391 94.6%
2023 91.91 23rd 415 94.5%
2024 92.57 19th 431 95.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at De Pere High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.88 17th 37 54.1%
2021 52.13 16th 37 56.8%
2023 68.45 11th 56 80.4%
2024 80.79 7th 71 90.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at De Pere High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.49 4th 55 92.7%
2024 30.82 70th 95 26.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at De Pere High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.48 33rd 255 87.1%
2019 71.37 51st 251 79.7%
2021 62.41 63rd 226 72.1%
2022 55.29 86th 250 65.6%
2023 70.56 46th 271 83.0%
2024 79.78 33rd 326 89.9%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at De Pere High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.87 53rd 355 85.1%
2019 88.09 25th 343 92.7%
2021 60.11 121st 332 63.6%
2022 86.00 26th 343 92.4%
2023 88.93 19th 329 94.2%
2024 88.95 17th 353 95.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at De Pere High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.68 29th 40 27.5%
2019 45.45 18th 32 43.8%
2022 32.36 20th 29 31.0%
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Rank History for Male students at De Pere High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.88 47th 373 87.4%
2019 79.77 51st 354 85.6%
2021 78.49 48th 334 85.6%
2022 92.74 13th 347 96.3%
2023 90.94 21st 359 94.2%
2024 93.61 12th 365 96.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at De Pere High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.45 10th 51 80.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at De Pere High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.10 5th 76 93.4%
2019 65.37 24th 86 72.1%
2022 69.46 22nd 86 74.4%
2024 66.65 33rd 119 72.3%
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Rank History for White students at De Pere High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.89 45th 261 82.8%
2019 82.28 39th 266 85.3%
2021 67.13 63rd 266 76.3%
2022 89.72 22nd 269 91.8%
2023 89.51 23rd 271 91.5%
2024 91.04 18th 300 94.0%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a student
Thursday, February 9, 2023

Open Quote Excellent and welcoming school! As a transfer student I was welcomed with open arms and a wide variety of interesting courses that suited me were waiting right beyond the front door! the staff students and school itself are overall very nice and I would definitely recommend this as the better of the two de pere high schools! Close Quote



Enrollment information for De Pere High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 565 n/a 1 n/a 6 n/a n/a 0 572
1990 564 0 3 2 4 n/a n/a 0 573
1991 606 0 3 2 4 n/a n/a 0 615
1992 657 0 3 3 4 n/a n/a 0 667
1993 713 0 3 0 5 n/a n/a 0 721
1994 781 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 781
1995 804 1 5 2 7 n/a n/a 0 819
1996 804 1 5 2 7 n/a n/a 0 819
1997 794 0 5 4 7 n/a n/a 0 810
1998 803 4 6 2 4 n/a n/a 0 819
1999 815 5 6 2 3 n/a n/a 0 831
2000 861 2 4 4 4 n/a n/a 0 875
2001 898 3 5 1 2 n/a n/a 0 909
2002 985 3 8 1 4 n/a n/a 0 1001
2003 985 3 8 1 4 n/a n/a 0 1001
2004 1011 4 7 0 5 n/a n/a 0 1027
2005 1088 6 8 4 7 n/a n/a 0 1113
2006 1175 8 9 7 10 n/a n/a 0 1209
2007 1166 15 15 12 7 n/a n/a 0 1215
2008 1213 19 17 18 8 n/a n/a 0 1275
2009 1167 20 23 20 7 n/a n/a 0 1237
2010 1157 26 29 25 8 n/a n/a 0 1245
2011 1192 31 31 34 13 0 11 0 1312
2012 1194 27 22 34 14 0 11 0 1302
2013 1204 27 20 37 17 0 19 0 1324
2014 1226 27 21 47 13 0 22 0 1356
2015 1249 27 17 51 14 0 21 0 1379
2016 1229 31 27 59 12 2 22 0 1382
2017 1260 31 30 59 9 1 38 0 1428
2018 1208 32 34 65 6 1 44 0 1390
2019 1194 26 36 59 8 1 62 0 1386
2020 1214 17 37 68 11 1 69 0 1417
2021 1224 18 37 57 6 1 70 0 1413
2022 1264 17 34 63 7 0 82 0 1467
2023 1249 16 45 74 10 0 73 3 1470
2024 1243 21 41 79 13 0 76 0 1473

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at De Pere High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 572 37.9 15.0 3.7
1990 573 39.4 14.5 4.4
1991 615 40.9 15.0 7.2
1992 667 40.3 16.5 7.8
1993 721 42.9 16.8 7.5
1994 781 42.8 18.2 5.6
1995 819 48.1 17.0 5.5
1996 819 48.1 17.0 5.5
1997 810 50.2 16.1 5.3
1998 819 48.5 16.9 5.5
1999 831 51.1 16.3 8.8
2000 875 54.6 16.0 7.1
2001 909 56.0 16.2 8.9
2002 1001 62.6 16.0 6
2003 1001 62.6 16.0 6
2004 1027 65.5 15.7 6.8
2005 1113 72.9 15.3 n/a
2006 1209 82.2 14.7 n/a
2007 1215 83.0 14.6 10.8
2008 1275 88.0 14.5 10.7
2009 1237 90.1 13.7 10.2
2010 1245 86.2 14.4 9.7
2011 1312 86.4 15.1 9.8
2012 1302 84.6 15.3 14.7
2013 1324 85.2 15.5 16
2014 1356 88.5 15.3 15.6
2015 1379 n/a n/a 14.9
2016 1382 87.0 15.8 18.2
2017 1428 88.7 16.0 16.7
2018 1390 88.6 15.6 15.5
2019 1386 88.2 15.7 19.3
2020 1417 86.6 16.3 17.9
2021 1413 90.1 15.6 20.5
2022 1467 89.7 16.3 0.2
2023 1470 91.3 16.1 18.2
2024 1473 91.0 16.1 19

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio De Pere High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 572 37.9 15.0 3.7
1990 573 39.4 14.5 4.4
1991 615 40.9 15.0 7.2
1992 667 40.3 16.5 7.8
1993 721 42.9 16.8 7.5
1994 781 42.8 18.2 5.6
1995 819 48.1 17.0 5.5
1996 819 48.1 17.0 5.5
1997 810 50.2 16.1 5.3
1998 819 48.5 16.9 5.5
1999 831 51.1 16.3 8.8
2000 875 54.6 16.0 7.1
2001 909 56.0 16.2 8.9
2002 1001 62.6 16.0 6
2003 1001 62.6 16.0 6
2004 1027 65.5 15.7 6.8
2005 1113 72.9 15.3 n/a
2006 1209 82.2 14.7 n/a
2007 1215 83.0 14.6 10.8
2008 1275 88.0 14.5 10.7
2009 1237 90.1 13.7 10.2
2010 1245 86.2 14.4 9.7
2011 1312 86.4 15.1 9.8
2012 1302 84.6 15.3 14.7
2013 1324 85.2 15.5 16
2014 1356 88.5 15.3 15.6
2015 1379 n/a n/a 14.9
2016 1382 87.0 15.8 18.2
2017 1428 88.7 16.0 16.7
2018 1390 88.6 15.6 15.5
2019 1386 88.2 15.7 19.3
2020 1417 86.6 16.3 17.9
2021 1413 90.1 15.6 20.5
2022 1467 89.7 16.3 0.2
2023 1470 91.3 16.1 18.2
2024 1473 91.0 16.1 19

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for De Pere High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $210 (2.0%) $10,518 (98.0%) $10,729
2020 $255 (2.3%) $10,724 (97.7%) $10,979
2021 $294 (2.6%) $11,203 (97.4%) $11,497

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on De Pere High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 31st of 400 High schoolsRanks 23rd of 415 High schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (De Pere High)57.468.2
 10.8%
   10th Grade Social Studies (De Pere School District)57.468.2
 10.8%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (De Pere High)60.965.4
 4.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (De Pere School District)60.965.4
 4.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (De Pere High)44.152.3
 8.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (De Pere School District)44.152.3
 8.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (De Pere High)51.648
 3.5%
   10th Grade Science (De Pere School District)51.648
 3.5%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13861470
 6.1%
African American2616
 38.5%
American Indian810
 25%
Asian3645
 25%
Hispanic5974
 25.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White11941249
 4.6%
Two or More Races6273
 17.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.3%18.2%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about De Pere High

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,473 students attended De Pere High.

De Pere High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dickinson Elementary
Elementary : Heritage Elementary
Elementary : Susie C Altmayer Elementary
Middle : De Pere Middle
Middle : Foxview Intermediate

Students at De Pere High are 84% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American.

Yes! De Pere High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 19th of 431 Wisconsin high schools.


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