Mount Horeb High

Summary:

Mount Horeb High is a public high school serving 793 students in grades 9-12 in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, which is part of the Mount Horeb Area School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 44th out of 431 Wisconsin high schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Mount Horeb High's academic excellence is evident in its students' high proficiency levels in core subjects, often outperforming state and district averages. The school maintains an impressive four-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.3% to 97.2% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rates are exceptionally low, ranging from 0.1% to 0.5% during the same period, indicating a strong commitment to student retention and success. When compared to nearby schools like West High, Pecatonica High, and Belleville High, Mount Horeb High consistently outperforms them in academic metrics, graduation rates, and subgroup performance.

Mount Horeb High's success can be attributed to its favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.6 to 15.0 over the past three years, and its commitment to resource allocation, with spending per student ranging from $11,141 to $11,504 during the same period. While the school serves a relatively more affluent student population, with a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, its academic achievements are still impressive and make it a standout institution in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 305 S 8th St
       Mount Horeb, WI  53572


(608) 437-7206

District: Mount Horeb Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
44th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,504 Help


Feeder schools for Mount Horeb High:

Elementary:    Mount Horeb Early Learning Center
    Mount Horeb Intermediate
    Mount Horeb Primary Center
Middle:    Mount Horeb Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  776

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.6%
Hispanic:
5.0%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.3% Help


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Compare Details Mount Horeb High ranks better than 89.8% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.78. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mount Horeb 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 (89.6%), Hispanic (5%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mount Horeb High is 15.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Horeb High is $11,504.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mount Horeb High:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Horeb High 44th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Mount Horeb High in the ranking list.)

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Mount Horeb Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Horeb Area School District 56th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mount Horeb High

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Rank History for all students at Mount Horeb High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.15 43rd 275 84.4%
2005 73.80 67th 287 76.7%
2006 74.59 56th 292 80.8%
2007 79.57 32nd 281 88.6%
2008 68.53 128th 437 70.7%
2009 72.13 96th 438 78.1%
2010 70.51 117th 450 74.0%
2011 69.69 121st 445 72.8%
2012 58.27 233rd 452 48.5%
2013 72.18 90th 457 80.3%
2014 55.57 236th 462 48.9%
2015 76.64 52nd 466 88.8%
2016 87.77 35th 408 91.4%
2017 93.66 16th 410 96.1%
2018 88.85 27th 410 93.4%
2019 81.80 43rd 400 89.3%
2021 65.85 115th 390 70.5%
2022 66.70 111th 391 71.6%
2023 76.45 68th 415 83.6%
2024 82.78 44th 431 89.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mount Horeb High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.76 45th 255 82.4%
2022 43.28 142nd 250 43.2%
2023 71.00 45th 271 83.4%
2024 66.46 78th 326 76.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Mount Horeb High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.99 25th 355 93.0%
2019 81.41 40th 343 88.3%
2021 51.46 155th 332 53.3%
2022 72.40 76th 343 77.8%
2023 79.00 46th 329 86.0%
2024 85.71 27th 353 92.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mount Horeb High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.13 15th 32 53.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Mount Horeb High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.11 43rd 373 88.5%
2019 76.06 60th 354 83.1%
2021 68.84 74th 334 77.8%
2022 52.53 150th 347 56.8%
2023 65.10 89th 359 75.2%
2024 69.42 90th 365 75.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mount Horeb High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.17 24th 119 79.8%
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Rank History for White students at Mount Horeb High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.13 29th 261 88.9%
2019 78.85 44th 266 83.5%
2021 57.07 96th 266 63.9%
2022 54.94 101st 269 62.5%
2023 65.42 73rd 271 73.1%
2024 74.90 54th 300 82.0%
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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 Mount Horeb High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 391 n/a 4 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 396
1990 365 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1991 360 1 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 366
1992 369 3 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 376
1993 412 1 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 419
1994 429 1 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 437
1995 457 3 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 469
1996 457 3 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 469
1997 462 3 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 474
1998 489 3 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 497
1999 522 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2000 548 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2001 606 4 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 615
2002 598 6 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 611
2003 598 6 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 611
2004 595 4 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 609
2005 603 4 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 615
2006 601 6 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 621
2007 615 6 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 633
2008 675 8 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 696
2009 690 12 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 715
2010 695 13 11 9 1 n/a n/a 0 729
2011 654 9 13 11 1 0 6 0 694
2012 673 9 13 11 0 0 7 0 713
2013 670 9 16 12 1 0 5 0 713
2014 662 9 11 14 1 0 9 0 706
2015 710 10 10 16 2 0 12 0 760
2016 668 9 10 22 2 1 14 0 726
2017 692 4 9 23 2 0 17 0 747
2018 710 8 7 27 1 0 19 0 772
2019 693 6 8 29 2 0 21 0 759
2020 697 8 9 37 2 0 26 0 779
2021 698 13 11 31 1 0 28 0 782
2022 689 11 12 34 1 0 22 0 769
2023 704 12 13 39 0 0 25 0 793
2024 695 12 9 39 0 0 20 1 776

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 Mount Horeb High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 396 29.2 13.5 3.5
1990 367 29.5 12.4 2.7
1991 366 29.0 12.6 6
1992 376 28.4 13.2 6.1
1993 419 29.2 14.3 6.7
1994 437 30.9 14.1 6.4
1995 469 33.6 14.0 6
1996 469 33.6 14.0 6
1997 474 33.1 14.3 6.5
1998 497 34.1 14.6 5.8
1999 529 37.1 14.3 9.5
2000 554 37.5 14.8 9.4
2001 615 42.4 14.5 8.1
2002 611 46.6 13.1 8
2003 611 46.6 13.1 8
2004 609 45.6 13.4 4.9
2005 615 46.7 13.2 n/a
2006 621 46.2 13.4 n/a
2007 633 47.0 13.5 6.2
2008 696 48.8 14.3 6.2
2009 715 49.0 14.6 9.5
2010 729 49.4 14.7 9.6
2011 694 49.9 13.9 9.7
2012 713 48.6 14.6 13.2
2013 713 47.3 15.0 11.2
2014 706 47.0 15.0 12.5
2015 760 n/a n/a 13.4
2016 726 49.0 14.8 11.2
2017 747 49.8 15.0 12.2
2018 772 50.8 15.1 10.9
2019 759 51.6 14.7 13.3
2020 779 52.2 14.9 15
2021 782 52.3 14.9 17.1
2022 769 52.4 14.6 12.2
2023 793 52.6 15.0 15.3
2024 776 50.8 15.2 13.3

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 Mount Horeb High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 396 29.2 13.5 3.5
1990 367 29.5 12.4 2.7
1991 366 29.0 12.6 6
1992 376 28.4 13.2 6.1
1993 419 29.2 14.3 6.7
1994 437 30.9 14.1 6.4
1995 469 33.6 14.0 6
1996 469 33.6 14.0 6
1997 474 33.1 14.3 6.5
1998 497 34.1 14.6 5.8
1999 529 37.1 14.3 9.5
2000 554 37.5 14.8 9.4
2001 615 42.4 14.5 8.1
2002 611 46.6 13.1 8
2003 611 46.6 13.1 8
2004 609 45.6 13.4 4.9
2005 615 46.7 13.2 n/a
2006 621 46.2 13.4 n/a
2007 633 47.0 13.5 6.2
2008 696 48.8 14.3 6.2
2009 715 49.0 14.6 9.5
2010 729 49.4 14.7 9.6
2011 694 49.9 13.9 9.7
2012 713 48.6 14.6 13.2
2013 713 47.3 15.0 11.2
2014 706 47.0 15.0 12.5
2015 760 n/a n/a 13.4
2016 726 49.0 14.8 11.2
2017 747 49.8 15.0 12.2
2018 772 50.8 15.1 10.9
2019 759 51.6 14.7 13.3
2020 779 52.2 14.9 15
2021 782 52.3 14.9 17.1
2022 769 52.4 14.6 12.2
2023 793 52.6 15.0 15.3
2024 776 50.8 15.2 13.3

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 Mount Horeb High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $205 (1.8%) $10,935 (98.2%) $11,141
2020 $272 (2.4%) $11,211 (97.6%) $11,483
2021 $383 (3.3%) $11,120 (96.7%) $11,504

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Horeb High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 43rd of 400 High schoolsRanks 68th of 415 High schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Mount Horeb High)6459.6
 4.5%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Mount Horeb Area School District)6459.6
 4.5%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Horeb High)49.752.4
 2.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Horeb Area School District)49.752.4
 2.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Mount Horeb High)46.436.4
 10.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Mount Horeb Area School District)46.436.4
 10.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Mount Horeb High)42.547.1
 4.5%
   10th Grade Science (Mount Horeb Area School District)42.547.1
 4.5%
   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 Students759793
 4.5%
African American612
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian813
 62.5%
Hispanic2939
 34.5%
Pacific Islander00
White693704
 1.6%
Two or More Races2125
 19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.3%15.3%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Horeb High

Mount Horeb High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mount Horeb Early Learning Center
Elementary : Mount Horeb Intermediate
Elementary : Mount Horeb Primary Center
Middle : Mount Horeb Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 776 students attended Mount Horeb High.

Mount Horeb High ranks 44th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Students at Mount Horeb High are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.


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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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