Serving 133 students in grades 9-12, De Soto 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 133 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: De Soto High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in De Soto, WI, covering approximately 192.2 square miles. Most areas are about a 20-30 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge located 19.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
De Soto High School's student population of 133 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
133 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
De Soto 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 De Soto High School is 0.15, 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
#1555 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
92%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is De Soto High School's ranking?
De Soto High School is ranked #1555 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of De Soto High School?
The graduation rate of De Soto High School is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend De Soto High School?
133 students attend De Soto High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of De Soto High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of De Soto High School?
De Soto High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does De Soto High School offer ?
De Soto High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is De Soto High School part of?
De Soto High School is part of De Soto Area School District.
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