Is Southwestern Wisconsin High a good school?

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

How many students attend Southwestern Wisconsin High?

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

What is the racial makeup of Southwestern Wisconsin High?

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

What schools feed into Southwestern Wisconsin High?

Southwestern Wisconsin High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary Middle : Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle

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:
106^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,733

Feeder schools for Southwestern Wisconsin High:

Elementary:	Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary
Middle:	Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 159

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.1%

Hispanic:

3.8%

African American:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southwestern Wisconsin High ranks better than 75.4% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.41. (See more...)

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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.1%), Hispanic (3.8%), African American (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwestern Wisconsin High is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Southwestern Wisconsin High employs 12.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Southwestern Wisconsin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwestern Wisconsin School District 192^nd 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
2005	71.71	76^th	287	73.5%
2008	65.24	157^th	437	64.1%
2009	46.20	321^st	438	26.7%
2010	60.50	222^nd	450	50.7%
2011	47.58	329^th	445	26.1%
2012	39.63	365^th	452	19.2%
2013	28.95	394^th	457	13.8%
2014	53.89	250^th	462	45.9%
2015	46.75	327^th	466	29.8%
2016	51.63	188^th	408	53.9%
2017	55.63	162^nd	410	60.5%
2018	60.59	140^th	410	65.9%
2019	61.50	136^th	400	66.0%
2021	49.68	183^rd	390	53.1%
2022	30.48	295^th	391	24.6%
2023	25.65	335^th	415	19.3%
2024	69.41	106^th	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	82^nd	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
2018	63.26	116^th	355	67.3%
2019	60.19	121^st	343	64.7%
2021	59.40	125^th	332	62.3%
2022	12.31	322^nd	343	6.1%
2023	25.43	270^th	329	17.9%
2024	76.74	53^rd	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
2018	57.27	131^st	373	64.9%
2019	60.26	121^st	354	65.8%
2021	45.58	179^th	334	46.4%
2022	55.08	136^th	347	60.8%
2024	55.66	161^st	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
2018	42.07	144^th	261	44.8%
2019	47.04	132^nd	266	50.4%
2024	52.78	138^th	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.

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	Total
1989	251	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	252
1990	246	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	246
1991	250	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	253
1992	251	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	251
1993	248	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	248
1994	253	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	254
1995	246	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	247
1996	246	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	247
1997	252	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	253
1998	236	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	238
1999	239	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	240
2000	222	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	223
2001	214	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	214
2002	227	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	228
2003	227	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	228
2004	229	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	232
2005	218	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	221
2006	217	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	219
2007	198	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	203
2008	203	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	206
2009	192	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	196
2010	187	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	192
2011	194	2	1	3	0	0	0	200
2012	192	1	1	1	0	0	0	195
2013	186	2	1	1	0	0	0	190
2014	175	4	0	0	0	0	0	179
2015	151	5	0	1	0	0	0	157
2016	165	2	0	1	0	0	0	168
2017	167	2	0	1	0	0	0	170
2018	165	1	1	1	0	0	0	168
2019	170	1	0	1	0	0	0	172
2020	168	2	0	1	0	0	0	171
2021	163	4	0	1	0	0	0	168
2022	148	4	0	1	0	0	0	153
2023	153	3	0	4	0	0	0	160
2024	148	4	1	6	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 136^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 335^th 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)	46.2	50	3.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Southwestern Wisconsin School District)	46.2	50	3.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Southwestern Wisconsin High)	42.9	11.1	31.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Southwestern Wisconsin School District)	42.9	11.1	31.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Southwestern Wisconsin High)	33.3	24.4	8.9%
10th Grade Science (Southwestern Wisconsin School District)	33.3	24.4	8.9%
10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	32.7	31.7	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	172	160	7%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	4	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	170	153	10%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.8%	28.1%	2.7%

Schools Near Southwestern Wisconsin High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)		Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)		Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southwestern Wisconsin High	Public	9-12	1105 Maple St	Hazel Green	53811	Grant County	Southwestern Wisconsin School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 854-2261	159	13	12.4	32.1%	148 (93.1%)	4 (2.5%)	6 (3.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69.4	106^th of 431 public high schools	75.4%		25.7	335^th of 415 public high schools	19.3%	229	55.2	48.3	51.7						56.1		$12,733	$720	$12,012
Benton High	Public	9-12	41 Alma St	Benton	53803	Lafayette County	Benton School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 759-4002	59	7	8.2	33.9%	54 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.1%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	65.2	129^th of 431 public high schools	70.1%					(n/a)		30.0	50.0						68.4		$23,163	$817	$22,346
Cuba City High	Public	9-12	101 N School St	Cuba City	53807	Grant County	Cuba City School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 744-8888	273	22	12.3	28.6%	256 (93.8%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (4.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	68.4	109^th of 431 public high schools	74.7%		51.3	195^th of 415 public high schools	53.0%	86	42.4	65.2	60.6						47.1		$15,362	$350	$15,011
Shullsburg High	Public	9-12	444 N Judgement St	Shullsburg	53586	Lafayette County	Shullsburg School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 965-4427	102	9	11.1	39.2%	87 (85.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.2	289^th of 431 public high schools	32.9%		77.8	65^th of 415 public high schools	84.3%	224	48.3	37.9	34.5						40.9		$14,577	$786	$13,791
Platteville High	Public	9-12	710 E Madison St	Platteville	53818	Grant County	Platteville School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 342-4020	482	32	15.3	39.0%	401 (83.2%)	16 (3.3%)	35 (7.3%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.1%)	80.5	53^rd of 431 public high schools	87.7%		68.8	103^rd of 415 public high schools	75.2%	50	64.8	57.4	57.4						54.3		$11,683	$441	$11,243
Belmont High	Public	7-12	646 E Liberty St	Belmont	53510	Lafayette County	Belmont Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 762-5131	163	15	10.6	32.5%	146 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	30.2	325^th of 431 public high schools	24.6%		44.6	236^th of 415 public high schools	43.1%	89	29.4	38.2	26.5	60.9	57.1	54.2	60.7	60.7	61.9	67.9	$14,227	$788	$13,438
Potosi High	Public	9-12	128 Highway 61 N	Potosi	53820	Grant County	Potosi School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 763-2161	109	11	9.4	30.3%	105 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	71.6	91^st of 431 public high schools	78.9%		75.9	70^th of 415 public high schools	83.1%	21	45.5	51.5	57.6						77.3		$19,863	$454	$19,407
Darlington High	Public	9-12	11838 Center Hill Rd	Darlington	53530	Lafayette County	Darlington Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 776-4001	257	24	10.9	40.1%	180 (70.0%)	1 (0.4%)	74 (28.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	38.7	284^th of 431 public high schools	34.1%		65.1	123^rd of 415 public high schools	70.4%	161	39.0	32.2	32.2						60.3		$15,002	$553	$14,449

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Schools Near Southwestern Wisconsin High