Reedsburg Area High School is a public high school located in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, and is a part of the School District of Reedsburg. The high school was built in 1998 by Kraemer Brothers.
Serving 889 students in grades 9-12, Reedsburg Area 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 43% (which is higher 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 16% 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: 889 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reedsburg Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Reedsburg Area High School's student population of 889 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
889 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
Reedsburg Area 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 Reedsburg Area High School is 0.29, 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
#964 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
84%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
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: Herbie The Beaver
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reedsburg Area High School's ranking?
Reedsburg Area High School is ranked #964 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Reedsburg Area High School often compared to?
Reedsburg Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baraboo High School, Sauk Prairie High School, River Valley 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 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Reedsburg Area High School?
The graduation rate of Reedsburg Area High School is 92%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Reedsburg Area High School?
889 students attend Reedsburg Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Reedsburg Area High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reedsburg Area High School?
Reedsburg Area High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Reedsburg Area High School offer ?
Reedsburg Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Reedsburg Area High School part of?
Reedsburg Area High School is part of Reedsburg School District.
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