Potosi High

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Potosi High ranks 91 st of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Potosi High is a public high school located in Potosi, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 107 students. The school is part of the Potosi School District, which is ranked 123 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Potosi High consistently delivers exceptional academic performance, with high proficiency rates in core subjects like Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science that significantly outpace the state averages. The school has maintained an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, indicating that students are successfully completing their high school education. Additionally, Potosi High has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, around 30%, and ranks 3rd out of 326 Wisconsin high schools for its low-socioeconomic status student performance, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.7 to 9.4 in recent years, further contributes to its strong academic environment.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Belmont High, Benton High, and Southwestern Wisconsin High, Potosi High consistently outperforms them in standardized test scores and proficiency rates across core subjects. Additionally, Potosi High's 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate are significantly better than the nearby schools, which have lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates. These factors, combined with Potosi High's diverse student population in terms of socioeconomic status, make it a standout educational institution in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820

(608) 763-2161

District: Potosi School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
91^st of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,863

Feeder schools for Potosi High:

Elementary:	Potosi Elementary
Middle:	Potosi Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 9.4

Number of students: 109

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.3%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Two or more races:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Potosi High ranks better than 78.9% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.57. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Potosi 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 (96.3%), Hispanic (2.8%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Potosi High is 9.4. (See more...)

Compare Potosi High employs 11.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Potosi High is $19,863.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Potosi High:

SchoolDigger ranks Potosi High 91^st of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Potosi High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Potosi School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Potosi School District 123^rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Potosi High

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Rank History for all students at Potosi High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	53.81	171^st	275	37.8%
2008	64.86	162^nd	437	62.9%
2009	68.26	125^th	438	71.5%
2010	59.59	232^nd	450	48.4%
2011	79.31	33^rd	445	92.6%
2012	62.27	200^th	452	55.8%
2013	31.20	383^rd	457	16.2%
2014	38.24	356^th	462	22.9%
2015	39.46	371^st	466	20.4%
2016	34.47	296^th	408	27.5%
2017	50.39	194^th	410	52.7%
2018	65.85	107^th	410	73.9%
2019	63.17	128^th	400	68.0%
2021	57.59	150^th	390	61.5%
2022	32.46	284^th	391	27.4%
2023	75.86	70^th	415	83.1%
2024	71.57	91^st	431	78.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Potosi High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	69.38	49^th	255	80.8%
2024	94.46	3^rd	326	99.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Potosi High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	59.88	124^th	332	62.7%
2022	49.24	175^th	343	49.0%
2023	74.62	58^th	329	82.4%
2024	71.81	76^th	353	78.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Potosi High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	88.43	28^th	373	92.5%
2019	72.21	79^th	354	77.7%
2021	72.92	65^th	334	80.5%
2022	16.13	322^nd	347	7.2%
2024	69.33	91^st	365	75.1%

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Rank History for White students at Potosi High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	47.30	126^th	266	52.6%
2022	20.60	239^th	269	11.2%
2023	42.26	154^th	271	43.2%

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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 Potosi High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	163	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	163
1990	166	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	167
1991	165	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	166
1992	228	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	231
1993	228	0	19	0	0	n/a	n/a	247
1994	223	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	226
1995	211	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	212
1996	211	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	212
1997	237	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	239
1998	242	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	243
1999	139	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	139
2000	148	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	149
2001	147	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	148
2002	178	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	179
2003	178	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	179
2004	164	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	166
2005	151	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	152
2006	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	151
2007	150	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	150
2008	155	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	156
2009	144	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	145
2010	144	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	146
2011	129	0	1	0	0	1	3	134
2012	122	0	0	0	0	1	4	127
2013	122	0	0	0	0	2	4	128
2014	105	0	1	0	0	1	3	110
2015	111	0	0	0	0	1	1	113
2016	114	0	0	0	0	1	1	116
2017	113	0	0	1	0	0	0	114
2018	116	1	1	1	0	0	0	119
2019	111	0	1	1	0	0	0	113
2020	102	0	1	0	0	0	0	103
2021	100	0	1	0	0	0	0	101
2022	110	0	0	2	0	0	0	112
2023	102	1	0	2	0	0	2	107
2024	105	0	0	3	0	0	1	109

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 Potosi High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	163	15.9	10.2	12.3
1990	167	17.1	9.7	12
1991	166	16.8	9.8	9.6
1992	231	19.8	11.6	18.2
1993	247	20.9	11.8	11.7
1994	226	20.3	11.1	12.4
1995	212	19.9	10.7	13.2
1996	212	19.9	10.7	13.2
1997	239	20.4	11.7	13
1998	243	20.3	12.0	10.3
1999	139	21.2	6.6	15.1
2000	149	21.6	6.9	16.1
2001	148	21.5	6.9	16.2
2002	179	20.0	9.0	8.9
2003	179	20.0	9.0	8.9
2004	166	13.9	11.9	15.7
2005	152	13.6	11.2	n/a
2006	151	14.4	10.5	n/a
2007	150	15.4	9.7	18.7
2008	156	14.9	10.5	22.4
2009	145	15.0	9.7	25.5
2010	146	14.9	9.7	33.6
2011	134	14.4	9.2	29.9
2012	127	14.4	8.7	28.3
2013	128	12.6	10.1	27.3
2014	110	11.9	9.1	23.6
2015	113	n/a	n/a	25.7
2016	116	11.0	10.5	29.3
2017	114	11.1	10.2	28.1
2018	119	11.7	10.1	28.6
2019	113	11.5	9.8	22.1
2020	103	11.2	9.1	21.4
2021	101	11.5	8.7	30.7
2022	112	11.8	9.4	27.7
2023	107	11.6	9.2	29.9
2024	109	11.4	9.4	30.3

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 Potosi High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	163	15.9	10.2	12.3
1990	167	17.1	9.7	12
1991	166	16.8	9.8	9.6
1992	231	19.8	11.6	18.2
1993	247	20.9	11.8	11.7
1994	226	20.3	11.1	12.4
1995	212	19.9	10.7	13.2
1996	212	19.9	10.7	13.2
1997	239	20.4	11.7	13
1998	243	20.3	12.0	10.3
1999	139	21.2	6.6	15.1
2000	149	21.6	6.9	16.1
2001	148	21.5	6.9	16.2
2002	179	20.0	9.0	8.9
2003	179	20.0	9.0	8.9
2004	166	13.9	11.9	15.7
2005	152	13.6	11.2	n/a
2006	151	14.4	10.5	n/a
2007	150	15.4	9.7	18.7
2008	156	14.9	10.5	22.4
2009	145	15.0	9.7	25.5
2010	146	14.9	9.7	33.6
2011	134	14.4	9.2	29.9
2012	127	14.4	8.7	28.3
2013	128	12.6	10.1	27.3
2014	110	11.9	9.1	23.6
2015	113	n/a	n/a	25.7
2016	116	11.0	10.5	29.3
2017	114	11.1	10.2	28.1
2018	119	11.7	10.1	28.6
2019	113	11.5	9.8	22.1
2020	103	11.2	9.1	21.4
2021	101	11.5	8.7	30.7
2022	112	11.8	9.4	27.7
2023	107	11.6	9.2	29.9
2024	109	11.4	9.4	30.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Potosi High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$242 (1.3%)	$17,979 (98.7%)	$18,221
2020	$462 (2.4%)	$18,775 (97.6%)	$19,237
2021	$454 (2.3%)	$19,407 (97.7%)	$19,863

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Potosi High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 128^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 70^th of 415 High schools	15.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Potosi High)	52	71.9	19.9%
10th Grade Social Studies (Potosi School District)	52	71.9	19.9%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Potosi High)	34.6	25	9.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Potosi School District)	34.6	25	9.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	113	107	5.3%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	111	102	8.1%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.1%	29.9%	7.8%

Schools Near Potosi 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
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
Lancaster High	Public	9-12	806 E Elm St	Lancaster	53813	Grant County	Lancaster Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 723-2173	308	26	11.6	34.1%	245 (79.5%)	5 (1.6%)	48 (15.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	67.8	111^th of 431 public high schools	74.2%		72.7	88^th of 415 public high schools	78.8%	23	47.2	59.7	55.6						47.2		$14,861	$617	$14,243
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
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
Cassville High	Public	7-12	715 E Amelia St	Cassville	53806	Grant County	Cassville School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 725-5116	82	12	7.0	52.4%	80 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	55.6	185^th of 431 public high schools	57.1%		86.8	38^th of 415 public high schools	90.8%	147		50.0	37.5	38.5	50.0	42.9	66.7	91.7	62.5	58.3	$18,046	$768	$17,278
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Potosi High

How many students attend Potosi High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 109 students attended Potosi High.

What schools feed into Potosi High?

Potosi High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Potosi Elementary
Middle : Potosi Middle

What district is Potosi High in?

Potosi School District

Is Potosi High a good school?

Potosi High ranks 91^st of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Potosi High?

Students at Potosi High are 96% White, 3% Hispanic.

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