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#1537 of 2,105 schools in WI

Hortonville High

High School · Hortonville Area School District · Hortonville, WI

A Hortonville Area School District high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.

155 Warner St, Hortonville, WI 54944

  • Math 28% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 46% proficient (2021)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-27.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation27.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$11,277
Chronic Absenteeism8.7%

Students at Hortonville High score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency28%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency46%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 47 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
38%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (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

12.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hortonville 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low201/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hortonville), 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

$98,675

Median home value

$318,400

Median rent

$820/mo

College educated

27.7%

Homeownership

88.4%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54944; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
27.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·27 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 in Hortonville Area School District

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Hortonville Area School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#7 of 8
District spending per student
$11,277NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Hortonville High

Hortonville High is a public high school in Hortonville, WI, part of Hortonville Area School District, serving approximately 1,332 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,537 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hortonville High

What grades does Hortonville High serve?

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

How many students attend Hortonville High?

Hortonville High has an enrollment of approximately 1,332 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hortonville High?

The student-teacher ratio at Hortonville High is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hortonville High rank in WI?

Hortonville High ranks #1,537 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Hortonville High's MySchoolScout rating?

Hortonville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Hortonville High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hortonville High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Hortonville High a charter school?

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

Is Hortonville High a Title I school?

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

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

12.1% of students at Hortonville 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
1,332
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
72
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Outagamie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.7%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 54944)
9,167
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
45.3
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 54944; 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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