Top Rankings
Monona Grove School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,263 students in Monona Grove School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Wisconsin.
Public High Schools in Monona Grove School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Public High School in Monona Grove School District have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Monona Grove High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
7 Schools
640 Schools
# Students
3,672 Students
280,823 Students
# Teachers
299 Teachers
19,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monona Grove School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#163 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
5%
10%
% White
76%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,070 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,871 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,070
$17,189
Spending / Student
$22,871
$17,161
Best Monona Grove School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monona Grove High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Monona Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7666
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7666
Gr: 9-12 | 1,170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Monona Grove Liberal Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Monona Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 316-1924
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 316-1924
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Recent Articles
How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
Learn how public schools train staff each year through professional development, safety training, technology instruction, and ongoing educational support.
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
Discover what substitute teachers experience in public schools, including daily responsibilities, challenges, rewards, and their role in student success.
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
Learn how teachers collaborate across departments to improve student outcomes, strengthen instruction, and prepare students for real-world success.
