Denmark High School is a public high school located in Denmark, Wisconsin, United States.
Serving 479 students in grades 9-12, Denmark High School ranks in the top 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Denmark High's attendance zone covers the entire district of Denmark, WI, encompassing approximately 141.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 6.6 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Denmark High School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
479 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Denmark High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denmark High School is 0.17, 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
#969 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.5%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
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
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Viking
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denmark High School's ranking?
Denmark High School is ranked #969 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Denmark High School often compared to?
Denmark High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like De Pere 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 40% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denmark High School?
The graduation rate of Denmark High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Denmark High School?
479 students attend Denmark High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Denmark High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Denmark High School?
Denmark High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Denmark High School offer ?
Denmark High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Denmark High School part of?
Denmark High School is part of Denmark School District.
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