Serving 989 students in grades 9-12, Fort Atkinson 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 27% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 989 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Atkinson High School's student population of 989 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
989 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Atkinson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Atkinson High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1236 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
12%
13%
Black
2%
9%
White
83%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Atkinson High School's ranking?
Fort Atkinson High School is ranked #1236 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Fort Atkinson High School often compared to?
Fort Atkinson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Atkinson High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Atkinson High School is 94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fort Atkinson High School?
989 students attend Fort Atkinson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Fort Atkinson High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Atkinson High School?
Fort Atkinson High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Atkinson High School offer ?
Fort Atkinson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Atkinson High School part of?
Fort Atkinson High School is part of Fort Atkinson School District.
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