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Highland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 276 students in Highland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Highland School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
276 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Highland School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#372 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
86%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,330 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,040 is less than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,330
$17,189
Spending / Student
$17,040
$17,161
Best Highland School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Community Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Cardinal Dr
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Highland Community Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Cardinal Dr
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Gr: 6-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Highland Community High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Cardinal Dr
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highland School District?
Highland School District manages 3 public schools serving 276 students.
What is the rank of Highland School District?
Highland School District is ranked #388 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highland School District?
86% of Highland School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highland School District?
Highland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Highland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,040 is less than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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