Potosi High School

128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 112 students in grades 9-12, Potosi 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 112 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Potosi High School's student population of 112 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Potosi High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Potosi High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#1352 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21-39%
38%
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21-39%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
2%
13%
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Black
n/a
9%
White
98%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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≥80%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potosi High School's ranking?
Potosi High School is ranked #1352 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Potosi High School often compared to?
Potosi High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lancaster High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Potosi High School?
The graduation rate of Potosi High School is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Potosi High School?
112 students attend Potosi High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Potosi High School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Potosi High School?
Potosi High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Potosi High School offer ?
Potosi High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Potosi High School part of?
Potosi High School is part of Potosi School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 112 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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