Top Rankings
Altoona School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,832 students in Altoona School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Altoona School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
1,832 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Altoona School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 447 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
83%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,185 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,758 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,185
$17,038
Spending / Student
$13,758
$17,011
Best Altoona School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altoona Intermediate
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1903 Bartlett Ave
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Grades: 4-5
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Altoona High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
711 7th St W
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6031
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6031
Grades: 9-12
| 580 students
Rank: #33.
Altoona Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1903 Bartlett Ave
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Rank: #44.
Altoona Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
157 Bartlett Ave
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6050
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6050
Grades: PK-3
| 597 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Altoona School District?
Altoona School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,832 students.
What is the rank of Altoona School District?
Altoona School District is ranked #104 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Altoona School District?
83% of Altoona School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Altoona School District?
Altoona School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Altoona School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,758 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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