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Holmen High

High School · Holmen School District · Holmen, WI

A high school in Holmen, WI where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1001 McHugh Rd, Holmen, WI 54636

  • Math 23% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 33% proficient (2021)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency28% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-28.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation12.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$14,813
Chronic Absenteeism8.8%

Students at Holmen High score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency23%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency33%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 28% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
38%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (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

26%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Holmen 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average513/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holmen), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$91,156

Median home value

$290,600

Median rent

$1,145/mo

College educated

35.1%

Homeownership

74.1%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54636; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
12.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
9 boys'·11 girls'·43 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

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Holmen School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$14,813NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Holmen High

Holmen High is a public high school in Holmen, WI, part of Holmen School District, serving approximately 1,246 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,611 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holmen High

What grades does Holmen High serve?

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

How many students attend Holmen High?

Holmen High has an enrollment of approximately 1,246 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmen High?

The student-teacher ratio at Holmen High is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holmen High rank in WI?

Holmen High ranks #1,611 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Holmen High's MySchoolScout rating?

Holmen High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Holmen High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holmen High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Holmen High a charter school?

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

Is Holmen High a Title I school?

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

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

26.0% of students at Holmen 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
1,246
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
82
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
La Crosse County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.8%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 54636)
16,784
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
38.5
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 54636; 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

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