Colfax High School vs. Altoona High School
Should you attend Colfax High School or Altoona High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Altoona High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 318 students in grades 7-12, Colfax 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 551 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 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
318 students
551 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1443 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#556 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
48
-
Grade 8 Students
50
-
Grade 9 Students
50
129
Grade 10 Students
59
137
Grade 11 Students
43
149
Grade 12 Students
68
136
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
95%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%