Serving 273 students in grades 9-12, Markesan High School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Markesan High School's student population of 273 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Markesan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Markesan 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
#1083 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
1%
9%
White
82%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Markesan High School's ranking?
Markesan High School is ranked #1083 out of 1,984 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Markesan High School?
The graduation rate of Markesan High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Markesan High School?
273 students attend Markesan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Markesan High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Markesan High School?
Markesan High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Markesan High School offer ?
Markesan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Markesan High School part of?
Markesan High School is part of Markesan School District.
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