Serving 577 students in grades 9-12, Wisconsin Dells High School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wisconsin Dells High School's student population of 577 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
577 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 4, 2026
School Motto
Connect - Inspire - Achieve
School Rankings
Wisconsin Dells 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 Wisconsin Dells High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1209 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
68%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wisconsin Dells High School's ranking?
Wisconsin Dells High School is ranked #1209 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Wisconsin Dells High School often compared to?
Wisconsin Dells High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baraboo High School, Black River Falls High School, Lodi High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wisconsin Dells High School?
The graduation rate of Wisconsin Dells High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wisconsin Dells High School?
577 students attend Wisconsin Dells High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Wisconsin Dells High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 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 Wisconsin Dells High School?
Wisconsin Dells High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wisconsin Dells High School offer ?
Wisconsin Dells High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wisconsin Dells High School part of?
Wisconsin Dells High School is part of Wisconsin Dells School District.
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