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Denmark High

High School · Denmark School District · Denmark, WI

A high school in Denmark, WI where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.

450 N Wall St, Denmark, WI 54208

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-36.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation26.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$12,610
Chronic Absenteeism7.7%

Students at Denmark High score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 25% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (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

19.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Denmark 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average281/100K

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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

$90,956

Median home value

$245,300

Median rent

$745/mo

College educated

24.3%

Homeownership

87.3%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
26.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
8 boys'·7 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Viking AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.96–120.2 mi32Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Denmark School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$12,610NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Denmark High

Denmark High is a public high school in Denmark, WI, part of Denmark School District, serving approximately 465 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,676 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Denmark High

What grades does Denmark High serve?

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

How many students attend Denmark High?

Denmark High has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Denmark High?

The student-teacher ratio at Denmark High is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Denmark High rank in WI?

Denmark High ranks #1,676 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Denmark High's MySchoolScout rating?

Denmark High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Denmark High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Denmark High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Denmark High a charter school?

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

Is Denmark High a Title I school?

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

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

19.1% of students at Denmark 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
465
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Brown County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 54208)
6,094
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
40.3
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 54208; 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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