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Argyle High

High School · Argyle School District · Argyle, WI

A high school in Argyle, WI where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 256, Argyle, WI 53504

  • Math 10% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2021)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation22.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.6:1
District spending per student$16,334
Chronic Absenteeism1.3%

Students at Argyle High score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 62 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Argyle High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low203/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,833

Median home value

$195,600

Median rent

$685/mo

College educated

18.6%

Homeownership

83.2%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Argyle School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$16,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Argyle High is listed in Argyle School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Argyle High

Argyle High is a public high school in Argyle, WI, part of Argyle School District, serving approximately 77 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,491 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Argyle High

What grades does Argyle High serve?

Argyle High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Argyle High?

Argyle High has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Argyle High?

The student-teacher ratio at Argyle High is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Argyle High rank in WI?

Argyle High ranks #1,491 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Argyle High's MySchoolScout rating?

Argyle High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Argyle High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Argyle High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Argyle High a charter school?

No, Argyle High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Argyle High a Title I school?

No, Argyle High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Argyle High?

36.4% of students at Argyle High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
77
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lafayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
1.3%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 53504)
2,233
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
47.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53504; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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