Verona Area High School is a high school in Verona, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Verona Area School District.
Serving 1,820 students in grades 9-12, Verona Area 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 30% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,820 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Verona Area High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Verona school district, covering approximately 52.7 square miles in Verona, WI. Typically, it takes 10-12 minutes to drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 4 miles, and the furthest edge located 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Verona Area High School's student population of 1,820 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,820 students
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student Matters
School Rankings
Verona Area 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 Verona Area High School is 0.61, which is more 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
#931 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
25%
14%
Black
7%
9%
White
57%
66%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wiley The Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verona Area High School's ranking?
Verona Area High School is ranked #931 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Verona Area High School often compared to?
Verona Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middleton High School, Vel Phillips Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Verona Area High School?
The graduation rate of Verona Area High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Verona Area High School?
1,820 students attend Verona Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Verona Area High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Verona Area High School?
Verona Area High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Verona Area High School offer ?
Verona Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Verona Area High School part of?
Verona Area High School is part of Verona Area School District.
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