Elkhart Lake High

Elkhart Lake High is a regular public school serving 160 students in grades 9 through 12 in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. The school runs a student-teacher ratio of 13.3 to 1, giving students consistent access to instructors in a setting where individual progress doesn't get lost in the crowd. The performance numbers set this school apart from virtually every peer in the state.

Elkhart Lake earns an Exceptional rating with a composite score of 9.1 out of 10. Its academic score reaches 9.5, and its growth score — measuring how much students improve over time — hits a perfect 10.0. Taken together, these scores rank Elkhart Lake first among Wisconsin's 499 public high schools, and 28th overall out of 2,102 public schools statewide.

That translates to outperforming 99% of all public schools in Wisconsin, regardless of level or size. For parents comparing high schools in the region, the data makes a clear case. Small enrollment, a low student-teacher ratio, and the top academic ranking in the state rarely come packaged together in one school.

With an enrollment of 160 students, Elkhart Lake High is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Elkhart Lake High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.