Serving 244 students in grades 7-12, Cochrane-fountain City 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cochrane-Fountain City High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 174.1 square miles in Fountain City, WI. Parents can expect typical drive times of 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 11.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 17.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cochrane-fountain City High School's student population of 244 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
244 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cochrane-fountain City 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 Cochrane-fountain City High School is 0.12, 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
#1277 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
9%
White
94%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.5%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cochrane-fountain City High School's ranking?
Cochrane-fountain City High School is ranked #1277 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Cochrane-fountain City High School often compared to?
Cochrane-fountain City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alma High School, Mondovi High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cochrane-fountain City High School?
The graduation rate of Cochrane-fountain City High School is 90%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Cochrane-fountain City High School?
244 students attend Cochrane-fountain City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Cochrane-fountain City High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cochrane-fountain City High School?
Cochrane-fountain City High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cochrane-fountain City High School offer ?
Cochrane-fountain City High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cochrane-fountain City High School part of?
Cochrane-fountain City High School is part of Cochrane-Fountain City School District.
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