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Poynette High

High School · Poynette School District · Poynette, WI

A high school in Poynette, WI where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 10, Poynette, WI 53955

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation28.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$13,536
Chronic Absenteeism13.3%

Students at Poynette High score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (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

24.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Poynette 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 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average275/100K

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

$95,802

Median home value

$285,100

Median rent

$791/mo

College educated

27.3%

Homeownership

83.2%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53955; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
28.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·26 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

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.

Poynette School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$13,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Poynette High

Poynette High is a public high school in Poynette, WI, part of Poynette School District, serving approximately 300 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,107 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Poynette High

What grades does Poynette High serve?

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

How many students attend Poynette High?

Poynette High has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Poynette High?

The student-teacher ratio at Poynette High is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Poynette High rank in WI?

Poynette High ranks #1,107 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Poynette High's MySchoolScout rating?

Poynette High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Poynette High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Poynette High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Poynette High a charter school?

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

Is Poynette High a Title I school?

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

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

24.3% of students at Poynette 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
300
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Columbia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.3%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 53955)
5,909
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
45.9
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 53955; 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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