Summary:
The city of Markesan, Wisconsin is home to a single high school, Markesan High, which serves students in grades 9-12. While Markesan High has shown some improvement in its statewide ranking over the past few years, it currently ranks 175 out of 431 high schools in Wisconsin, placing it in the bottom half of the state's high schools.
Markesan High has a 91.0% four-year graduation rate, slightly above the state average, and a 1.3% dropout rate, which is lower than the state average. However, the school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% compared to the state average. Academically, Markesan High outperforms the state average in Social Studies and English Language Arts, but underperforms in Mathematics and Science. The school spends $13,466 per student, which is higher than the state average, and has a student-teacher ratio of 13.4, slightly lower than the state average.
Overall, while Markesan High is not a standout school in Wisconsin, it has shown signs of improvement and has areas of strength, such as its performance in Social Studies and English Language Arts. However, the school's relatively low statewide ranking, higher chronic absenteeism, and mixed test scores suggest that there may be room for further improvement and targeted interventions to support student success. Parents and community members can stay informed about the school's progress by visiting the Markesan School District website.
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