Altoona High School vs. North High School
Should I attend Altoona High School or North High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Altoona High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 534 students in grades 9-12, Altoona High School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,579 students in grades 9-12, North 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 38% (which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
534 students
1,579 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
96 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#573 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#729 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
131
427
Grade 10 Students
132
393
Grade 11 Students
134
412
Grade 12 Students
137
347
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
11%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
84%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%