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Southwestern Wisconsin High

Summary:

Southwestern Wisconsin High is a public high school located in Hazel Green, Wisconsin, serving 160 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Southwestern Wisconsin School District, which is ranked 192 out of 428 districts in the state.

Southwestern Wisconsin High is a strong-performing school, ranking in the top 25% of Wisconsin high schools in the 2023-2024 school year with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in core subjects like Social Studies, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally higher than the state averages, and its 10th-grade students outperformed the state and district averages in Social Studies proficiency. Additionally, the school has maintained an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate for the past three school years, significantly higher than the state average. However, the school's ranking has fluctuated over the past several years, ranging from 106th out of 431 high schools in 2023-2024 to as low as 335th out of 415 high schools in 2022-2023, suggesting that factors beyond just academic achievement may be influencing the school's performance.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Darlington High, Potosi High, and Platteville High, Southwestern Wisconsin High generally performs better academically, with higher proficiency rates and graduation rates. However, some of these nearby schools have also demonstrated strong academic performance, ranking in the top 25% of Wisconsin high schools, which may present both challenges and opportunities for Southwestern Wisconsin High to continue improving and differentiating itself.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1105 Maple St
       Hazel Green, WI  53811

(608) 854-2261

District: Southwestern Wisconsin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
106th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,733 Help


Feeder schools for Southwestern Wisconsin High:

Elementary:    Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary
Middle:    Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  159

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.1%
Hispanic:
3.8%
African American:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southwestern Wisconsin High ranks better than 75.4% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.41. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Southwestern Wisconsin 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 (93.1%), Hispanic (3.8%), African American (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwestern Wisconsin High is 12.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwestern Wisconsin High is $12,733.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southwestern Wisconsin High:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwestern Wisconsin High 106th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Southwestern Wisconsin High in the ranking list.)

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Southwestern Wisconsin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwestern Wisconsin School District 192nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southwestern Wisconsin High

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Rank History for all students at Southwestern Wisconsin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 71.71 76th 287 73.5%
2008 65.24 157th 437 64.1%
2009 46.20 321st 438 26.7%
2010 60.50 222nd 450 50.7%
2011 47.58 329th 445 26.1%
2012 39.63 365th 452 19.2%
2013 28.95 394th 457 13.8%
2014 53.89 250th 462 45.9%
2015 46.75 327th 466 29.8%
2016 51.63 188th 408 53.9%
2017 55.63 162nd 410 60.5%
2018 60.59 140th 410 65.9%
2019 61.50 136th 400 66.0%
2021 49.68 183rd 390 53.1%
2022 30.48 295th 391 24.6%
2023 25.65 335th 415 19.3%
2024 69.41 106th 431 75.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southwestern Wisconsin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.59 82nd 271 69.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Southwestern Wisconsin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.26 116th 355 67.3%
2019 60.19 121st 343 64.7%
2021 59.40 125th 332 62.3%
2022 12.31 322nd 343 6.1%
2023 25.43 270th 329 17.9%
2024 76.74 53rd 353 85.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Southwestern Wisconsin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.27 131st 373 64.9%
2019 60.26 121st 354 65.8%
2021 45.58 179th 334 46.4%
2022 55.08 136th 347 60.8%
2024 55.66 161st 365 55.9%
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Rank History for White students at Southwestern Wisconsin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.07 144th 261 44.8%
2019 47.04 132nd 266 50.4%
2024 52.78 138th 300 54.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Southwestern Wisconsin High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 251 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 252
1990 246 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1991 250 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1992 251 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1993 248 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1994 253 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1995 246 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1996 246 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1997 252 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1998 236 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1999 239 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2000 222 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2001 214 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2002 227 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2003 227 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2004 229 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2005 218 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2006 217 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2007 198 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2008 203 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2009 192 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2010 187 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2011 194 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 200
2012 192 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 195
2013 186 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 190
2014 175 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 179
2015 151 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 157
2016 165 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 168
2017 167 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 170
2018 165 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 168
2019 170 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 172
2020 168 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 171
2021 163 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 168
2022 148 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 153
2023 153 3 0 4 0 0 0 0 160
2024 148 4 1 6 0 0 0 0 159

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 Southwestern Wisconsin High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 252 19.9 12.6 10.3
1990 246 21.3 11.5 17.5
1991 253 21.4 11.8 11.9
1992 251 19.6 12.8 15.5
1993 248 20.6 12.0 12.9
1994 254 19.8 12.8 12.2
1995 247 20.2 12.2 8.9
1996 247 20.2 12.2 8.9
1997 253 18.8 13.5 13
1998 238 17.4 13.7 12.6
1999 240 18.6 12.9 17.9
2000 223 18.3 12.2 16.6
2001 214 19.0 11.3 17.8
2002 228 19.0 12.0 19.7
2003 228 19.0 12.0 19.7
2004 232 17.7 13.1 21.1
2005 221 16.6 13.3 n/a
2006 219 15.9 13.8 n/a
2007 203 17.8 11.4 22.7
2008 206 18.3 11.3 21.4
2009 196 17.4 11.3 21.9
2010 192 15.8 12.1 22.4
2011 200 15.1 13.2 28
2012 195 14.3 13.5 29.7
2013 190 15.6 12.1 28.4
2014 179 15.5 11.5 30.7
2015 157 n/a n/a 29.3
2016 168 15.0 11.2 29.2
2017 170 14.7 11.5 31.2
2018 168 14.4 11.6 33.3
2019 172 15.4 11.1 30.8
2020 171 14.9 11.4 27.5
2021 168 15.1 11.1 33.3
2022 153 14.1 10.8 18.3
2023 160 14.1 11.3 28.1
2024 159 12.8 12.4 32.1

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 Southwestern Wisconsin High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 252 19.9 12.6 10.3
1990 246 21.3 11.5 17.5
1991 253 21.4 11.8 11.9
1992 251 19.6 12.8 15.5
1993 248 20.6 12.0 12.9
1994 254 19.8 12.8 12.2
1995 247 20.2 12.2 8.9
1996 247 20.2 12.2 8.9
1997 253 18.8 13.5 13
1998 238 17.4 13.7 12.6
1999 240 18.6 12.9 17.9
2000 223 18.3 12.2 16.6
2001 214 19.0 11.3 17.8
2002 228 19.0 12.0 19.7
2003 228 19.0 12.0 19.7
2004 232 17.7 13.1 21.1
2005 221 16.6 13.3 n/a
2006 219 15.9 13.8 n/a
2007 203 17.8 11.4 22.7
2008 206 18.3 11.3 21.4
2009 196 17.4 11.3 21.9
2010 192 15.8 12.1 22.4
2011 200 15.1 13.2 28
2012 195 14.3 13.5 29.7
2013 190 15.6 12.1 28.4
2014 179 15.5 11.5 30.7
2015 157 n/a n/a 29.3
2016 168 15.0 11.2 29.2
2017 170 14.7 11.5 31.2
2018 168 14.4 11.6 33.3
2019 172 15.4 11.1 30.8
2020 171 14.9 11.4 27.5
2021 168 15.1 11.1 33.3
2022 153 14.1 10.8 18.3
2023 160 14.1 11.3 28.1
2024 159 12.8 12.4 32.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southwestern Wisconsin High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $333 (2.7%) $12,177 (97.3%) $12,510
2020 $485 (3.8%) $12,323 (96.2%) $12,807
2021 $720 (5.7%) $12,012 (94.3%) $12,733

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwestern Wisconsin High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 136th of 400 High schoolsRanks 335th of 415 High schools
 46.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Southwestern Wisconsin High)46.250
 3.8%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Southwestern Wisconsin School District)46.250
 3.8%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Southwestern Wisconsin High)42.911.1
 31.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Southwestern Wisconsin School District)42.911.1
 31.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Southwestern Wisconsin High)33.324.4
 8.9%
   10th Grade Science (Southwestern Wisconsin School District)33.324.4
 8.9%
   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 Students172160
 7%
African American13
 200%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White170153
 10%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.8%28.1%
 2.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwestern Wisconsin High

Southwestern Wisconsin High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary
Middle : Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 159 students attended Southwestern Wisconsin High.

Students at Southwestern Wisconsin High are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Southwestern Wisconsin High ranks 106th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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