Elmwood High School is a public school district in Elmwood, Wisconsin, located in downtown Elmwood. The Elmwood School District offers classes for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12, which are all located in the same building. As of 2022 the principal is Tom Sauve and the superintendent is Dr. Glenn Webb.
Serving 90 students in grades 9-12, Elmwood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elmwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Elmwood High School's student population of 90 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
90 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elmwood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elmwood High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1404 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
92%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Royal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elmwood High School's ranking?
Elmwood High School is ranked #1404 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Elmwood High School often compared to?
Elmwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plum City High School, Ellsworth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elmwood High School?
The graduation rate of Elmwood High School is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Elmwood High School?
90 students attend Elmwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Elmwood High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elmwood High School?
Elmwood High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elmwood High School offer ?
Elmwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elmwood High School part of?
Elmwood High School is part of Elmwood School District.
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