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Platteville High

High School · Platteville School District · Platteville, WI

A high school in Platteville, WI where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

710 E Madison St, Platteville, WI 53818

  • Math 32% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation24.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$13,670
Chronic Absenteeism13.9%

Students at Platteville High score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

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

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 28 points since 2018, to 32% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (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

39%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Platteville 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,641/100K

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

$55,615

Median home value

$214,200

Median rent

$887/mo

College educated

38.7%

Homeownership

51.3%

Poverty rate

20.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53818; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
24.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
5 boys'·7 girls'·24 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 verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Platteville School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$13,670NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Platteville High

Platteville High is a public high school in Platteville, WI, part of Platteville School District, serving approximately 482 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,408 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Platteville High

What grades does Platteville High serve?

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

How many students attend Platteville High?

Platteville High has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Platteville High?

The student-teacher ratio at Platteville 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 Platteville High rank in WI?

Platteville High ranks #1,408 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Platteville High's MySchoolScout rating?

Platteville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Platteville High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Platteville High has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Platteville High a charter school?

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

Is Platteville High a Title I school?

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

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

39.0% of students at Platteville 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
482
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Grant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 53818)
15,843
Area average commute
17.3 min
Area median age
24.8
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 53818; 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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