Hillsboro High

Summary:

Hillsboro High is a public high school located in Hillsboro, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 271 students. The school is part of the Hillsboro School District, which is ranked 362 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillsboro High has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking and rating over the years, dropping from a high of 34th out of 457 Wisconsin high schools in 2012-2013 (with a 5-star rating) to its current ranking of 221st out of 431 high schools in 2023-2024 (with a 2-star rating). This decline is in contrast to the nearby schools, such as Reedsburg Area High and Wonewoc-Center High, which have maintained a 3-star rating in recent years. Additionally, Hillsboro High has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 14.8% in 2018-2019 to 19.5% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the nearby schools.

While Hillsboro High has had a relatively high four-year graduation rate and low dropout rate, the school's academic performance has been mixed compared to the state and district averages. Female students have performed better, ranking 55th out of 353 Wisconsin high schools in 2023-2024 (4-star rating), while male students ranked 152nd out of 365 high schools (3-star rating). Low socioeconomic status students at Hillsboro High ranked 164th out of 326 Wisconsin high schools in 2023-2024 (3-star rating), indicating a need for targeted support and interventions. The school's per-student spending has increased in recent years, and its student-teacher ratio is generally lower than the nearby schools, suggesting that the school may have access to more resources, which could be further examined to understand their impact on student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 777 School Rd
       Hillsboro, WI  54634


(608) 489-2221

District: Hillsboro School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
221st of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,967 Help


Feeder schools for Hillsboro High:

Elementary:    Hillsboro Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  259

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.9%
Hispanic:
5.4%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hillsboro High ranks worse than 76.4% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.57. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hillsboro High ranks worse than 51.3% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.58. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hillsboro 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 (91.9%), Hispanic (5.4%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillsboro High is 12. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillsboro High is $14,967.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillsboro High:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsboro High 490th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Hillsboro High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hillsboro High 221st of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Hillsboro High in the ranking list.)

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Hillsboro School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsboro School District 362nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hillsboro High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hillsboro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 52.98 215th 332 35.2%
2006 54.48 245th 382 35.9%
2007 55.11 234th 366 36.1%
2008 58.88 261st 519 49.7%
2009 55.03 298th 521 42.8%
2010 50.51 349th 539 35.3%
2011 72.45 98th 549 82.1%
2012 73.00 100th 559 82.1%
2013 65.90 163rd 569 71.4%
2014 69.59 138th 585 76.4%
2015 81.19 56th 612 90.8%
2016 67.42 152nd 609 75.0%
2017 45.32 354th 612 42.2%
2018 41.41 383rd 579 33.9%
2019 44.99 368th 594 38.0%
2021 63.08 204th 613 66.7%
2022 52.59 303rd 617 50.9%
2023 40.61 404th 640 36.9%
2024 30.57 490th 641 23.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Hillsboro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.50 185th 417 55.6%
2023 32.39 324th 439 26.2%
2024 30.29 315th 425 25.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillsboro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.26 241st 489 50.7%
2019 47.79 244th 487 49.9%
2021 73.71 63rd 499 87.4%
2022 30.94 390th 522 25.3%
2023 34.31 363rd 525 30.9%
2024 32.48 382nd 520 26.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hillsboro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.30 302nd 551 45.2%
2019 53.83 274th 557 50.8%
2021 48.02 317th 574 44.8%
2022 53.84 274th 576 52.4%
2023 43.22 347th 579 40.1%
2024 40.76 383rd 580 34.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hillsboro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.36 395th 551 28.3%
2019 37.30 394th 557 29.3%
2021 70.95 133rd 572 76.7%
2022 51.59 284th 577 50.8%
2023 40.00 371st 591 37.2%
2024 24.56 470th 585 19.7%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hillsboro High

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Rank History for all high school students at Hillsboro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.28 128th 275 53.5%
2006 20.99 256th 292 12.3%
2008 52.55 283rd 437 35.2%
2009 46.84 318th 438 27.4%
2010 53.52 288th 450 36.0%
2011 56.96 256th 445 42.5%
2012 59.07 223rd 452 50.7%
2013 81.09 34th 457 92.6%
2014 78.06 60th 462 87.0%
2015 62.65 196th 466 57.9%
2016 39.45 270th 408 33.8%
2017 32.22 286th 410 30.2%
2018 36.47 279th 410 32.0%
2019 31.21 302nd 400 24.5%
2021 18.92 337th 390 13.6%
2023 39.33 262nd 415 36.9%
2024 50.58 221st 431 48.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillsboro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.14 164th 326 49.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Hillsboro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.96 264th 355 25.6%
2019 54.25 153rd 343 55.4%
2021 43.32 189th 332 43.1%
2023 39.22 216th 329 34.3%
2024 76.43 55th 353 84.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Hillsboro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.78 208th 373 44.2%
2024 56.79 152nd 365 58.4%
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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 Hillsboro High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 268 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 268
1990 271 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1991 257 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1992 274 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1993 279 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1994 292 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1995 300 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1996 300 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1997 303 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1998 311 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1999 320 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2000 309 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2001 315 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2002 302 2 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2003 302 2 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2004 297 2 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2005 57 4 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 65
2006 287 4 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 300
2007 290 4 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 298
2008 295 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2009 280 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2010 255 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2011 249 0 0 6 0 0 7 0 262
2012 234 2 0 5 0 0 5 0 246
2013 251 4 0 10 0 0 4 0 269
2014 237 4 2 7 0 0 4 0 254
2015 237 4 1 11 1 0 6 0 260
2016 238 4 0 13 1 0 9 0 265
2017 235 5 0 13 0 0 9 0 262
2018 247 2 0 15 0 0 9 0 273
2019 251 0 0 13 0 0 10 0 274
2020 253 3 0 19 0 0 8 0 283
2021 250 1 0 23 2 0 9 0 285
2022 264 1 0 20 2 0 4 0 291
2023 251 0 0 12 1 0 7 0 271
2024 238 0 0 14 2 0 5 0 259

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 Hillsboro High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 268 19.7 13.6 6
1990 271 22.8 11.8 11.4
1991 258 22.8 11.3 14
1992 274 21.8 12.5 19.7
1993 279 22.7 12.3 15.8
1994 292 22.4 13.0 12.3
1995 302 18.9 16.0 14.9
1996 302 18.9 16.0 14.9
1997 305 18.0 16.9 14.4
1998 312 19.0 16.4 19.6
1999 321 21.1 15.2 27.7
2000 310 22.2 14.0 23.5
2001 315 21.0 15.0 28.6
2002 312 22.0 14.2 28.2
2003 312 22.0 14.2 28.2
2004 308 21.8 14.1 26.9
2005 65 23.0 2.8 n/a
2006 300 23.3 12.9 n/a
2007 298 21.5 13.9 30.9
2008 301 22.0 13.7 31.6
2009 283 20.7 13.7 40.3
2010 255 20.4 12.4 40.4
2011 262 20.5 12.7 44.7
2012 246 19.7 12.4 45.1
2013 269 22.4 11.9 46.1
2014 254 20.7 12.2 48.4
2015 260 n/a n/a 50.4
2016 265 20.0 13.2 47.5
2017 262 20.7 12.6 41.6
2018 273 22.2 12.2 43.2
2019 274 22.1 12.3 44.9
2020 283 24.1 11.7 49.8
2021 285 24.1 11.8 51.2
2022 291 24.0 12.1 35.1
2023 271 24.7 10.9 42.4
2024 259 21.4 12.0 42.9

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 Hillsboro High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 268 19.7 13.6 6
1990 271 22.8 11.8 11.4
1991 258 22.8 11.3 14
1992 274 21.8 12.5 19.7
1993 279 22.7 12.3 15.8
1994 292 22.4 13.0 12.3
1995 302 18.9 16.0 14.9
1996 302 18.9 16.0 14.9
1997 305 18.0 16.9 14.4
1998 312 19.0 16.4 19.6
1999 321 21.1 15.2 27.7
2000 310 22.2 14.0 23.5
2001 315 21.0 15.0 28.6
2002 312 22.0 14.2 28.2
2003 312 22.0 14.2 28.2
2004 308 21.8 14.1 26.9
2005 65 23.0 2.8 n/a
2006 300 23.3 12.9 n/a
2007 298 21.5 13.9 30.9
2008 301 22.0 13.7 31.6
2009 283 20.7 13.7 40.3
2010 255 20.4 12.4 40.4
2011 262 20.5 12.7 44.7
2012 246 19.7 12.4 45.1
2013 269 22.4 11.9 46.1
2014 254 20.7 12.2 48.4
2015 260 n/a n/a 50.4
2016 265 20.0 13.2 47.5
2017 262 20.7 12.6 41.6
2018 273 22.2 12.2 43.2
2019 274 22.1 12.3 44.9
2020 283 24.1 11.7 49.8
2021 285 24.1 11.8 51.2
2022 291 24.0 12.1 35.1
2023 271 24.7 10.9 42.4
2024 259 21.4 12.0 42.9

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 Hillsboro High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $737 (5.4%) $12,927 (94.6%) $13,664
2020 $1,087 (8.0%) $12,428 (92.0%) $13,516
2021 $2,640 (17.6%) $12,328 (82.4%) $14,967

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillsboro 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 368th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 404th of 640 Middle schools
 1.2%
Ranks 302nd of 400 High schoolsRanks 262nd of 415 High schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro High)43.631.7
 11.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro School District)43.631.7
 11.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro High)28.222
 6.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro School District)28.222
 6.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro High)47.433.3
 14%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro School District)47.435.3
 12.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro High)23.730.3
 6.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro School District)23.729.4
 5.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro High)48.627.3
 21.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro School District)48.627.3
 21.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro High)25.730.3
 4.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro School District)25.730.3
 4.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Hillsboro High)42.951.5
 8.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Hillsboro School District)42.951.5
 8.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Hillsboro High)6060.6
 0.6%
   8th Grade Science (Hillsboro School District)6060.6
 0.6%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Hillsboro High)34.325
 9.3%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Hillsboro School District)34.325
 9.3%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students274271
 1.1%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic1312
 7.7%
Pacific Islander00
White251251
Two or More Races107
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.9%42.4%
 2.5%


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Hillsboro High ranks 221st of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Hillsboro High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hillsboro Elementary

Students at Hillsboro High are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 259 students attended Hillsboro High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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