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Verona Area High

High School · Verona Area School District · Verona, WI

A high school in Verona, WI where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

234 Wildcat Way, Verona, WI 53593

  • Math 31% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2021)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation38.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$15,445
Chronic Absenteeism25.7%

Students at Verona Area High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency31%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 35% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
51%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (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

28.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Verona Area 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 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated712/100K

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

$135,699

Median home value

$464,700

Median rent

$1,530/mo

College educated

67.7%

Homeownership

71.2%

Poverty rate

2.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53593; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
38.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·57 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

Verona Area School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#10 of 11
District spending per student
$15,445NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Verona Area High

Verona Area High is a public high school in Verona, WI, part of Verona Area School District, serving approximately 1,789 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,458 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Verona Area High

What grades does Verona Area High serve?

Verona Area High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Verona Area High?

Verona Area High has an enrollment of approximately 1,789 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Verona Area High?

The student-teacher ratio at Verona Area High is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Verona Area High rank in WI?

Verona Area High ranks #1,458 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Verona Area High's MySchoolScout rating?

Verona Area High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Verona Area High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Verona Area High has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Verona Area High a charter school?

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

Is Verona Area High a Title I school?

No, Verona Area High is not currently a Title I school.

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

28.2% of students at Verona Area 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
1,789
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
115
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Dane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.7%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 53593)
29,479
Area average commute
18.9 min
Area median age
37.2
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 53593; 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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