Colfax High School vs. Altoona High School
Should I attend Colfax High School or Altoona 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
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Top Rankings
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Altoona High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 338 students in grades 7-12, Colfax 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 30-34% (which is lower than 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 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
338 students
534 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1179 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#573 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
60
-
Grade 8 Students
46
-
Grade 9 Students
71
131
Grade 10 Students
63
132
Grade 11 Students
52
134
Grade 12 Students
46
137
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
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% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
93%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
7%
Diversity Score
0.14
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
