High Schools in Monona Grove School District

The Monona Grove School District in Wisconsin is home to two high schools: Monona Grove High and Monona Grove Liberal Arts. While Monona Grove High is the larger and higher-ranked school, Monona Grove Liberal Arts appears to outperform the district and state averages on several academic measures, particularly in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies.

Monona Grove High has a larger enrollment of 1,144 students compared to 86 students at Monona Grove Liberal Arts, and it is ranked higher in the state, with a ranking between 130-153 out of 415-431 Wisconsin high schools in recent years. However, Monona Grove Liberal Arts has a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.2 compared to 13.6 at Monona Grove High, and it spends more per student at $15,697 compared to $13,166 at Monona Grove High. These factors may contribute to Monona Grove Liberal Arts' stronger academic performance.

Both schools have similar graduation and dropout rates, suggesting they are effectively supporting students in completing their high school education. The higher free/reduced lunch rate at Monona Grove Liberal Arts indicates it serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, which may require additional resources and support to ensure their academic success. Overall, the data highlights the importance of considering multiple factors, such as test scores, graduation rates, and resource allocation, when evaluating the performance and effectiveness of schools within a district.