Evansville High School is a high school in Evansville, Wisconsin, United States. It was designed by Helmut Ajango. It is located at 640 South 5th Street. The school's teams compete as the Blue Devils. In 2006 it was a No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon school. Enrollment as of January 2014 was reported at 529.
Serving 497 students in grades 9-12, Evansville 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 45-49% (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 14% 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: 497 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Evansville High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Evansville, WI, encompassing approximately 100 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.7 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary located about 11.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Evansville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Evansville High School's student population of 497 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
497 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Evansville 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 Evansville High School is 0.25, 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
#850 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)
45-49%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
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 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Evansville High School's ranking?
Evansville High School is ranked #850 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Evansville High School often compared to?
Evansville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgerton High School, Parkview High School, Parker 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Evansville High School?
The graduation rate of Evansville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Evansville High School?
497 students attend Evansville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Evansville High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Evansville High School?
Evansville High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Evansville High School offer ?
Evansville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Evansville High School part of?
Evansville High School is part of Evansville Community School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This high school is seriously lacking in choices in academics. You can live 20 miles away and have much better schools.
1 10/10/2025
The School doesn't have much to offer its students and it has been on the decline in recent years. Take your business elsewhere.
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