Serving 304 students in grades 9-12, Colby 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Colby High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colby High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colby High School?
The graduation rate of Colby High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Colby High School?
304 students attend Colby High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Colby High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colby High School?
Colby High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Colby High School offer ?
Colby High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Colby High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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