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Lancaster High School vs. Platteville High School

Should you attend Lancaster High School or Platteville High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Lancaster High School
806 E Elm St
Lancaster, WI 53813
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Platteville High School
710 E Madison St
Platteville, WI 53818
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Lancaster High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Platteville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 308 students in grades 9-12, Lancaster 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 482 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
308 students
482 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lancaster High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Platteville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lancaster High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Platteville High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lancaster High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Platteville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lancaster Community School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Platteville High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Platteville School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#866 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
#751 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lancaster High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Platteville High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lancaster High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster Community School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Platteville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Platteville School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lancaster High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster Community School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Platteville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Platteville School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lancaster High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster Community School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Platteville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Platteville School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
90-94%
(Top 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lancaster High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lancaster Community School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Platteville High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Platteville School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lancaster High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Platteville High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
83
118
Grade 10 Students
74
126
Grade 11 Students
77
120
Grade 12 Students
74
118

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lancaster High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lancaster Community School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Platteville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Platteville School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lancaster High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lancaster Community School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Platteville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Platteville School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lancaster High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lancaster Community School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Platteville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Platteville School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lancaster High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lancaster Community School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Platteville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Platteville School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
80%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lancaster High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lancaster Community School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Platteville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Platteville School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lancaster High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lancaster Community School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Platteville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Platteville School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.34
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lancaster High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lancaster Community School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Platteville High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Platteville School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lancaster High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lancaster Community School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Platteville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Platteville School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lancaster High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lancaster Community School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Platteville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Platteville School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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