South High School vs. North High School
Should I attend South 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
South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,138 students in grades 9-12, South 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 19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,545 students in grades 9-12, North 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 23% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,138 students
1,545 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
94 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1630 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1552 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
26%
Graduation Rate
84%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
277
390
Grade 10 Students
286
390
Grade 11 Students
288
370
Grade 12 Students
287
395
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
16%
% Hispanic
23%
18%
% Black
7%
4%
% White
46%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%