Serving 563 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 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Wisconsin Dells High's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 188 square miles around Wisconsin Dells, WI. Families typically live within a 15-20 minute drive of the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 8.3 miles and the furthest edge reaching 13.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wisconsin Dells High School's student population of 563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
563 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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 0.51, 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
#1209 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.8%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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, Lodi High School, Black River Falls 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 lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Wisconsin Dells High School?
563 students attend Wisconsin Dells High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Wisconsin Dells High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wisconsin Dells High School?
Wisconsin Dells High School has a student ration of 14:1, 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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