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Augusta High School vs. Altoona High School

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School Overview

School
Augusta High School
E19320 Bartig Rd
Augusta, WI 54722
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Altoona High School
711 7th St W
Altoona, WI 54720
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Altoona High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 164 students in grades 9-12, Augusta 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 580 students in grades 9-12, Altoona High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
164 students
580 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Augusta High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Altoona High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Augusta High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Altoona High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Augusta High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Altoona High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Augusta High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Augusta School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Altoona High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Altoona School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1330 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
#556 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Augusta High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Altoona High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
40-44%
(Top 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Augusta High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Augusta School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Altoona High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Altoona School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Augusta High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Augusta School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Altoona High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Altoona School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Augusta High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Augusta School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Altoona High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Altoona School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 50% in WI)
90-94%
(Top 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Augusta High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Augusta School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Altoona High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Altoona School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Augusta High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Altoona High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
45
146
Grade 10 Students
34
159
Grade 11 Students
37
140
Grade 12 Students
48
135

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Augusta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Augusta School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Altoona High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Altoona School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Augusta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Augusta School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Altoona High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Altoona School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Augusta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Augusta School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Altoona High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Altoona School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Augusta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Augusta School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Altoona High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Altoona School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
88%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Augusta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Augusta School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Altoona High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Altoona School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Augusta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Augusta School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Altoona High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Altoona School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.22
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Augusta High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Augusta School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Altoona High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Altoona School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Augusta High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Augusta School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Altoona High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Altoona School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Augusta High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Augusta School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Altoona High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Altoona School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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