Top Rankings
Altoona School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,778 students in Altoona School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Altoona School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
1,778 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Altoona School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 447 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2004–2014. View full 22-year historical data
% Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Black
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
82%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,105 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,529 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$28 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,105
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,529
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Altoona School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Altoona Intermediate
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1903 Bartlett Ave
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Gr: 4-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Altoona High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
711 7th St W
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6031
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6031
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Altoona Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1903 Bartlett Ave
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Altoona Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
157 Bartlett Ave
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6050
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6050
Gr: PK-3 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Altoona School District?
Altoona School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,778 students.
What is the rank of Altoona School District?
Altoona School District is ranked #103 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Altoona School District?
82% of Altoona School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Altoona School District?
Altoona School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Altoona School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,529 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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