De Forest High School

815 Jefferson St
Deforest, WI 53532
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,076 students in grades 9-12, De Forest 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 31% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,076 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

De Forest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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Attribute

School Overview

De Forest High School's student population of 1,076 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,076 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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School Rankings

De Forest 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 De Forest High School is 0.34, 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)
#1105 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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31%
38%
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38%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
13%
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Black
4%
9%
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White
81%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
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96%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 De Forest High School's ranking?
De Forest High School is ranked #1105 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are De Forest High School often compared to?
De Forest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waunakee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of De Forest High School?
The graduation rate of De Forest High School is 96%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend De Forest High School?
1,076 students attend De Forest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of De Forest High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of De Forest High School?
De Forest High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does De Forest High School offer ?
De Forest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is De Forest High School part of?
De Forest High School is part of De Forest Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,076 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 96% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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