Serving 589 students in grades 9-12, Ashland 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ashland High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Ashland school district, covering approximately 345.4 square miles. The zone includes a diverse range of areas, with most students living within a typical 15-20 minute drive, and the furthest edge located about 20 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ashland High School's student population of 589 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
589 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Dream. Believe. Achieve.
School Rankings
Ashland 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 Ashland High School is 0.53, 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
#1566 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
19%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashland High School's ranking?
Ashland High School is ranked #1566 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Ashland High School often compared to?
Ashland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Butternut High School, Marengo Valley Elementary School, Mellen Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ashland High School?
The graduation rate of Ashland High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Ashland High School?
589 students attend Ashland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Ashland High School students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashland High School?
Ashland High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ashland High School offer ?
Ashland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ashland High School part of?
Ashland High School is part of Ashland School District.
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