Ripon High School is a public high school located in Ripon, Wisconsin. The school serves students in grades 9 through 12, and has an enrollment of about 510 students as of the 2019-2020 school year. It is the only high school in the Ripon School District.
Serving 426 students in grades 9-12, Ripon 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to 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 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ripon High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Ripon, WI, covering approximately 105 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the edge of the zone, reaching a maximum of 10.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ripon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ripon High School's student population of 426 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
426 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1874
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ripon High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ripon High School is 0.29, 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
#645 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Orange and Black
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ripon High School's ranking?
Ripon High School is ranked #645 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Ripon High School often compared to?
Ripon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fond Du Lac High School, Waupun Area Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ripon High School?
The graduation rate of Ripon High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Ripon High School?
426 students attend Ripon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ripon High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ripon High School?
Ripon High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ripon High School offer ?
Ripon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ripon High School part of?
Ripon High School is part of Ripon Area School District.
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