Evansville High School is a high school in Evansville, Wisconsin, United States. It was designed by Helmut Ajango. It is located at 640 South 5th Street. The school's teams compete as the Blue Devils. In 2006 it was a No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon school. Enrollment as of January 2014 was reported at 529.
Serving 518 students in grades 9-12, Evansville High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Evansville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Evansville High School's student population of 518 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Evansville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Evansville High School is 0.27, 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
#850 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
85%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Evansville High School's ranking?
Evansville High School is ranked #850 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Evansville High School often compared to?
Evansville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkview High School, Parker High School, Edgerton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Evansville High School?
The graduation rate of Evansville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Evansville High School?
518 students attend Evansville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Evansville High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Evansville High School?
Evansville High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Evansville High School offer ?
Evansville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Evansville High School part of?
Evansville High School is part of Evansville Community School District.
School Reviews
1 1/17/2018
The School doesn't have much to offer its students and it has been on the decline in recent years. Take your business elsewhere.
2 12/15/2008
This high school is seriously lacking in choices in academics. You can live 20 miles away and have much better schools.
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