Platteville High School is the only high school in the Platteville School District in Platteville, Wisconsin. Platteville High School has accumulated more Southwest Wisconsin Conference championships than any other school in the conference.
Serving 479 students in grades 9-12, Platteville 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 35-39% (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 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Platteville High's attendance zone covers the entire Platteville school district, encompassing approximately 146.1 square miles. The area is typically within a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 8.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Platteville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Platteville High School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1892
School Calendar
School Rankings
Platteville 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 Platteville High School is 0.38, 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
#751 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
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)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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
90-94%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
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
White, Cardinal
School Mascot
150px
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Platteville High School's ranking?
Platteville High School is ranked #751 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Platteville High School often compared to?
Platteville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lancaster High School, Fennimore High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 Platteville High School?
The graduation rate of Platteville High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Platteville High School?
479 students attend Platteville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Platteville High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Platteville High School?
Platteville High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Platteville High School offer ?
Platteville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Platteville High School part of?
Platteville High School is part of Platteville School District.
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