Evansville High School

640 S 5th St
Evansville, WI 53536
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 560 students in grades 9-12, Evansville High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 12% 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: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in WI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Evansville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Evansville High School's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
560 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Evansville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Evansville High School is 0.22, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#680 out of 1984 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Evansville High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Evansville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Evansville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Evansville High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
6%
13%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Evansville High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
2%
9%
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White
88%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WI.
0.22
This chart display the diversity score of Evansville High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Evansville High School and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Evansville High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Evansville High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Evansville High School's ranking?
Evansville High School is ranked #680 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Evansville High School often compared to?
Evansville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkview High School, Parker High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Evansville High School?
The graduation rate of Evansville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Evansville High School?
560 students attend Evansville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Evansville High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Evansville High School?
Evansville High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Evansville High School offer ?
Evansville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Evansville High School part of?
Evansville High School is part of Evansville Community School District.

School Reviews

1   1/17/2018
The School doesn't have much to offer its students and it has been on the decline in recent years. Take your business elsewhere.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - 2017 Graduate
2   12/15/2008
This high school is seriously lacking in choices in academics. You can live 20 miles away and have much better schools.
- Posted by Parent - truff

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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