Serving 365 students in grades 9-12, Mauston 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mauston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
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Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mauston High School's student population of 365 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Mauston 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 Mauston 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
#1106 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
84%
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
36%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Mauston High School's ranking?
Mauston High School is ranked #1106 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Mauston High School often compared to?
Mauston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Necedah High School, New Lisbon Junior High/high 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mauston High School?
The graduation rate of Mauston High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mauston High School?
365 students attend Mauston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mauston High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mauston High School?
Mauston High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mauston High School offer ?
Mauston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mauston High School part of?
Mauston High School is part of Mauston School District.
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