Colfax High School

601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 338 students in grades 7-12, Colfax 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Colfax High School's student population of 338 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Colfax 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 Colfax High School is 0.14, 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)
#1179 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
38%
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30-34%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
2%
13%
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Black
2%
9%
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White
93%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.14
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≥90%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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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 Colfax High School's ranking?
Colfax High School is ranked #1179 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Colfax High School often compared to?
Colfax High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial High School, Altoona 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colfax High School?
The graduation rate of Colfax High School is 90%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Colfax High School?
338 students attend Colfax High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Colfax High School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colfax High School?
Colfax High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Colfax High School offer ?
Colfax High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Colfax High School part of?
Colfax High School is part of Colfax School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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