Colfax High School is a public school serving grades 9 through 12 in Colfax, Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States.
Serving 318 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 20-24% (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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Colfax High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Colfax, WI, covering approximately 183.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 7.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 13.9 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colfax High School's student population of 318 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
318 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colfax 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 Colfax High School is 0.10, 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
#1443 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
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)
35-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-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)21.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red
School Mascot
Viking
Source: 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 #1443 out of 1,962 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, Boyceville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 Colfax High School?
The graduation rate of Colfax High School is 90%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Colfax High School?
318 students attend Colfax High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Colfax High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colfax High School?
Colfax High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Colfax High School offer ?
Colfax High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Colfax High School part of?
Colfax High School is part of Colfax School District.
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