Joseph A. Craig High School is a public high school located in the city of Janesville, Wisconsin. Craig, a part of the School District of Janesville, has a student enrollment of approximately 1,800.
Serving 1,400 students in grades 9-12, Craig 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% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Craig High serves the eastern part of Janesville, WI, covering approximately 32.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with most students living around 3.4 miles away from the zone's edge, and the furthest point being 6.8 miles distant.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Craig High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Craig High School's student population of 1,400 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,400 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Craig 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 Craig High School is 0.44, 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
#1338 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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
97%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cougars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Craig High School's ranking?
Craig High School is ranked #1338 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Craig High School often compared to?
Craig High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parker High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Craig High School?
The graduation rate of Craig High School is 97%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Craig High School?
1,400 students attend Craig High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Craig High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Craig High School?
Craig High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Craig High School offer ?
Craig High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Craig High School part of?
Craig High School is part of Janesville School District.
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