Serving 1,007 students in grades 9-12, Elkhorn Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,007 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elkhorn Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Elkhorn Area High School's student population of 1,007 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,007 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elkhorn Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elkhorn Area High School is 0.31, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#779 out of 1984 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
15%
13%
Black
1%
9%
White
82%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 Elkhorn Area High School's ranking?
Elkhorn Area High School is ranked #779 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Elkhorn Area High School often compared to?
Elkhorn Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Troy High School, Badger High School, Delavan-darien High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elkhorn Area High School?
The graduation rate of Elkhorn Area High School is 99%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Elkhorn Area High School?
1,007 students attend Elkhorn Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Elkhorn Area High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elkhorn Area High School?
Elkhorn Area High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elkhorn Area High School offer ?
Elkhorn Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elkhorn Area High School part of?
Elkhorn Area High School is part of Elkhorn Area School District.
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