Serving 1,802 students in grades 9-12, Verona 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 34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Verona Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Verona Area High School is 0.59, which is more 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Verona Area High School?
The graduation rate of Verona Area High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Verona Area High School?
1,802 students attend Verona Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Verona Area High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verona Area High School?
Verona Area High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Verona Area High School offer ?
Verona Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Verona Area High School part of?
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