Serving 941 students in grades 9-12, Elkhorn Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 941 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elkhorn Area High School's student population of 941 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
941 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Mascot
Elks
School Rankings
Elkhorn Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elkhorn Area High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1077 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
79%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Elks
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elkhorn Area High School's ranking?
Elkhorn Area High School is ranked #1077 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Elkhorn Area High School often compared to?
Elkhorn Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Troy High School, Delavan-darien High School, Badger High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elkhorn Area High School?
The graduation rate of Elkhorn Area High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Elkhorn Area High School?
941 students attend Elkhorn Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Elkhorn Area High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elkhorn Area High School?
Elkhorn Area High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elkhorn Area High School offer ?
Elkhorn Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Elkhorn Area High School part of?
Elkhorn Area High School is part of Elkhorn Area School District.
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