Serving 946 students in grades 9-12, Onalaska 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 33% (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 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 946 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Onalaska High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Onalaska High School's student population of 946 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
946 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Onalaska 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 Onalaska High School is 0.41, 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
#1138 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
4%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
3%
9%
White
76%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Onalaska High School's ranking?
Onalaska High School is ranked #1138 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Onalaska High School often compared to?
Onalaska High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Logan High School, West Salem High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% 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 Onalaska High School?
The graduation rate of Onalaska High School is 96%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Onalaska High School?
946 students attend Onalaska High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Onalaska High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Onalaska High School?
Onalaska High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Onalaska High School offer ?
Onalaska High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Onalaska High School part of?
Onalaska High School is part of Onalaska School District.
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