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#1300 of 2,105 schools in WI

West De Pere High

High School · West De Pere School District · De Pere, WI

A high school in De Pere, WI where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

665 Grant St, De Pere, WI 54115

  • Math 45% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency48% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation22%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$13,047
Chronic Absenteeism8.2%

Students at West De Pere High score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 48% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (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

19.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where West De Pere 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average644/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (De Pere), 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

$92,023

Median home value

$307,800

Median rent

$1,071/mo

College educated

39.5%

Homeownership

66%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
22% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Phantom Knight School of OpportunityCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated7–120.5 mi23Compare →
Family Services of Northeast WisconsinPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–111.3 mi18Compare →
De Pere HighEnrollment path unverified5.49–121.8 mi1,473Compare →
Green Bay Correctional InstitutionEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated11–122.8 mi17Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

West De Pere School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$13,047NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About West De Pere High

West De Pere High is a public high school in De Pere, WI, part of West De Pere School District, serving approximately 1,078 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,300 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West De Pere High

What grades does West De Pere High serve?

West De Pere High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend West De Pere High?

West De Pere High has an enrollment of approximately 1,078 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West De Pere High?

The student-teacher ratio at West De Pere High is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West De Pere High rank in WI?

West De Pere High ranks #1,300 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is West De Pere High's MySchoolScout rating?

West De Pere High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 West De Pere High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West De Pere High has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is West De Pere High a charter school?

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

Is West De Pere High a Title I school?

No, West De Pere High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West De Pere High?

19.9% of students at West De Pere 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
1,078
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
65
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Brown County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.2%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 54115)
49,663
Area average commute
18.8 min
Area median age
36.8
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 54115; 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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