Serving 107 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 top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Potosi High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Potosi school district, covering approximately 78.9 square miles around the city of Potosi, WI, with a typical drive to the school taking 10 to 12 minutes and an average distance of 4.9 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the zone is located 8.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Potosi High School's student population of 107 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
107 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Potosi High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Potosi High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#990 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
14%
White
95%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #990 out of 1,962 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 90.5%.
How many students attend Potosi High School?
107 students attend Potosi High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Potosi High School students are White, and 5% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Potosi High School part of?
Potosi High School is part of Potosi School District.
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