F. J. Turner High School is a high school located in the Town of Beloit in Rock County, Wisconsin, and is part of the Beloit Turner School District. The school was named after frontiersman Frederick Jackson Turner. It has 470 students in grades 9 through 12.
Serving 459 students in grades 9-12, Turner 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 20-24% (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 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Turner High's attendance zone covers the entire Beloit school district, encompassing approximately 31.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 6.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Turner High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Turner High School's student population of 459 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
459 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
All Students Life, College, and Career Ready
School Rankings
Turner 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 Turner High School is 0.45, 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
#940 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
73%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turner High School's ranking?
Turner High School is ranked #940 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Turner High School often compared to?
Turner High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 Turner High School?
The graduation rate of Turner High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Turner High School?
459 students attend Turner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Turner High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 Turner High School?
Turner High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Turner High School offer ?
Turner High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Turner High School part of?
Turner High School is part of Beloit Turner School District.
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