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#1360 of 2,105 schools in WI
Southwestern Wisconsin High
High School · Southwestern Wisconsin School District · Hazel Green, WI
A high school in Hazel Green, WI where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 368, Hazel Green, WI 53811
- Math 45% proficient (2021)
- Reading 35% proficient (2021)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southwestern Wisconsin High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 40% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 45% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Southwestern Wisconsin 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low170/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,531
Median home value
$219,300
Median rent
$908/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53811; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Southwestern Wisconsin School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwestern Wisconsin High is listed in Southwestern Wisconsin School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwestern Wisconsin High
Southwestern Wisconsin High is a public high school in Hazel Green, WI, part of Southwestern Wisconsin School District, serving approximately 159 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,360 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwestern Wisconsin High
What grades does Southwestern Wisconsin High serve?
Southwestern Wisconsin High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southwestern Wisconsin High?
Southwestern Wisconsin High has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Wisconsin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Wisconsin High is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwestern Wisconsin High rank in WI?
Southwestern Wisconsin High ranks #1,360 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Southwestern Wisconsin High's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwestern Wisconsin High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Southwestern Wisconsin High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwestern Wisconsin High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Southwestern Wisconsin High a charter school?
No, Southwestern Wisconsin High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwestern Wisconsin High a Title I school?
No, Southwestern Wisconsin High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwestern Wisconsin High?
32.1% of students at Southwestern Wisconsin 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
- 159
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (608) 854-2261
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 53811)
- 3,064
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 46
Official sources & links
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 53811; 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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