Stoughton High School

600 Lincoln Ave
Stoughton, WI 53589
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 909 students in grades 9-12, Stoughton 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 32% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 909 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in WI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Stoughton High School's student population of 909 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
909 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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School Rankings

Stoughton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stoughton High School is 0.31, 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)
#900 out of 1984 schools
(Top 50%)
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32%
38%
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42%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
13%
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Black
3%
9%
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White
83%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
This chart display the diversity score of Stoughton High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
98%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Stoughton High School's ranking?
Stoughton High School is ranked #900 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Stoughton High School often compared to?
Stoughton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waunakee High School, Monona Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stoughton High School?
The graduation rate of Stoughton High School is 98%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Stoughton High School?
909 students attend Stoughton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Stoughton High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stoughton High School?
Stoughton High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stoughton High School offer ?
Stoughton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stoughton High School part of?
Stoughton High School is part of Stoughton Area School District.

School Reviews

1   3/12/2021
As a student, I'm going to give you my 100% honest opinion about this school. Let's start off by saying, im a Junior at Stoughton High School. I have been there since freshman year, except I switched to Deerfield High School/Mid, and let me tell you why. Freshman year was the worst year of my life. I got bullied terribly by everyone in my grade and higher. i didn''t understand why, what I did, or where I went wrong. I got told to end my life multiple times over social media and in person. I've tried to reach out for help to the counselors or the teachers but the teachers will send me to the counselors and the counselors BLAME MY GRADES FOR THE WAY IM FEELING. they say, How about let's take a look at your grades and come up with a solution as to why my grades are low and how I could raise them, and claim it will make me feel better. The students are very disrespectful and don't get discipline for anything that they do. It's pretty wild there. And for the school system, it's completely rigged. Teachers don't grade anything you turn in on time but will still mark it missing. If you turn in a lot of late work at one time, they will not grade it for over a month and your grade will not move. They have no sympathy for anybody at the school. that doesn't involve every single teacher, but I could name a lot, more than half of them, actually. After I came back junior year from DHS, it was all online. I had posted on my social media that I was coming back! my friends were excited and happy, but nobody else was. I got threats saying that I was going to get jumped or beat up over an anonymous app, told to watch my back, told to end my life. told that I was a waste of space, and a LOT of other names that shouldn't be said on here. I would honestly play it safe and not go to this school. Don't put your child through something that I had (and still am) to go through. it most likely will cause them severe depression just like me. Thank you for your time.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - anonymous

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 909 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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