Fond du Lac High School is a comprehensive public high school in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin administered by the Fond du Lac School District. Opened in 2001, the school replaced the former Goodrich High School, which was the city's high school from 1922 to 2001.
Serving 1,917 students in grades 9-12, Fond Du Lac 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,917 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fond du Lac High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Fond du Lac school district, covering approximately 80.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fond Du Lac High School's student population of 1,917 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,917 students
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fond Du Lac 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 Fond Du Lac High School is 0.58, which is more 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
#1311 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
9%
9%
White
61%
66%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Cardinal
School Mascot
Northern Cardinal, Cardinal
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fond Du Lac High School's ranking?
Fond Du Lac High School is ranked #1311 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Fond Du Lac High School often compared to?
Fond Du Lac High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Campbellsport High School, Horace Mann High School, Laconia 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 40% WI state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fond Du Lac High School?
The graduation rate of Fond Du Lac High School is 89%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Fond Du Lac High School?
1,917 students attend Fond Du Lac High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Fond Du Lac High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fond Du Lac High School?
Fond Du Lac High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fond Du Lac High School offer ?
Fond Du Lac High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fond Du Lac High School part of?
Fond Du Lac High School is part of Fond Du Lac School District.
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