Best Public Schools in Altoona, WI

The city of Altoona, Wisconsin is home to four schools that serve students from elementary through high school, including Altoona Elementary, Altoona Intermediate, Altoona Middle, and Altoona High. The Altoona School District as a whole is ranked 189 out of 426 districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a relatively consistent level of performance across the district's schools.

Among the standout schools in Altoona, Altoona High School consistently ranks among the top 25% of high schools in Wisconsin, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It has strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates on state assessments and a 91% 4-year graduation rate. Altoona Elementary School has also shown improvement in its performance, moving from a 2-star to a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, with 3rd-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics exceeding the state averages.

While the overall performance of the Altoona schools is relatively consistent, there are some areas for improvement. Altoona Intermediate School has room for improvement, with some 4th and 5th-grade proficiency rates below the state averages. Additionally, all four schools in Altoona have a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%, which is higher than the state average, and the district may want to investigate and address this issue.