Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

New rankings! SchoolDigger recently updated its Wisconsin rankings with newly released test scores for the 2025-26 school year.

Be the first to know when we post new rankings!

Alma High

Q: Is Alma High a good school?

Alma High ranks 280 th of 533 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

280^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 533 Wisconsin High Schools

Better than 47% of Wisconsin high schools

Summary

Alma High is a small public high school in Alma, Wisconsin, serving about 80 students in grades 9–12 as part of the Alma School District. Its 2025–26 rank is 280th of 533 Wisconsin high schools (47th percentile, 2 stars), a rebound from 2024–25, when it placed 362nd of 431 (16th percentile, 1 star). That swing fits a school with a volatile history—from 21st of 466 (95th percentile, 5 stars) in 2014–15 to much lower finishes in recent years.

Alma's clearest strengths are graduation and social studies. Its 100% graduation rate in 2024–25 ties the best in the local group and beats the state's 92%. On 2025–26 10th grade tests, 72.22% of students were proficient in social studies—above the state's 48.25% and higher than nearby Mondovi High, Durand Middle/High, Gilmanton High, Cochrane-Fountain City High, and Pepin High. Low-income students are another bright spot, ranking in the 60th percentile with 3 stars—above the school overall and up sharply from the 25th percentile the year before. Resources look favorable too: $17,870 per student and an 11.8 student-teacher ratio.

Two areas need attention. Chronic absenteeism is 19.0%—the highest among nearby schools, above the state's 17.3%, and well above the district's 10.7%. Math proficiency (27.27%) and science (36.36%) both fall below state rates (42.93% and 43.20%) and trail Mondovi, Durand, and Pepin. With only 80 students, single-year changes can be dramatic, so the steadier signals are strong graduation, strong social studies, and ongoing gaps in math, science, and attendance.

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,870

Per pupil spending ?

33.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

S1610 High School Rd
Alma, WI 54610-8301

(608) 685-4416

District: Alma School District

Feeder schools for Alma High:

Elementary:

Alma Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Two or more races:

1.3%

See top rated Wisconsin high schools

Compare Alma High to nearby high schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 95th percentile in 2015 → 47th in 2026

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Wisconsin average (92%)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 95th-percentile peak (2015) to 47th (2026)

!Mathematics scores 16 pts below the Wisconsin average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school44%

District avg44%

Wisconsin avg46%

280^th of 533

Wisconsin public high schools ?

Bottom 47%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

See the entire ranking list of Wisconsin High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

264^th of 432Alma School District among Wisconsin districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	51.4	280 of 533	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	23.5	362 of 431	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	73.3	81 of 415	80.5%	★★★★☆
2018	70.6	91 of 410	77.8%	★★★★☆
2017	65.2	114 of 410	72.2%	★★★★☆
2016	49.0	210 of 408	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	84.2	21 of 466	95.5%	★★★★★
2014	59.3	202 of 462	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	36.7	363 of 457	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	48.6	322 of 452	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	48.2	323 of 445	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	53.4	294 of 450	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	74.9	77 of 438	82.4%	★★★★☆
2008	69.4	117 of 437	73.2%	★★★★☆
2006	66.2	115 of 292	60.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	52.8	245 of 461	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	32.7	277 of 358	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	55.7	178 of 446	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	30.9	252 of 335	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	44.9	264 of 462	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	24.7	312 of 380	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.9	265 of 373	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)60th percentile+13 vs school

Female (2026)47th percentile~ school

Male (2026)43rd percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies72%+24 vs state

English Language Arts45%-3 vs state

Science36%-7 vs state

Mathematics27%-16 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Alma High and help other families decide.

Rate Alma High

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Alma High

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ACT English Language Arts (2026)	ACT Mathematics (2026)	ACT Science (2026)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2026)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2026)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2026)		Forward Exam Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alma High	Public	9-12	S1610 High School Rd	Alma	54610	Buffalo County	Alma School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 685-4416	80	7	11.8	33.8%	74 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	51.4	280^th of 533 public high schools	47.5%		23.5	362^nd of 431 public high schools	16.0%	82	45.5	27.3	36.4								72.2		$17,870	$1,024	$16,846
Pepin High	Public	6-12	510 Pine St	Pepin	54759	Pepin County	Pepin Area School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 442-2391	110	10	11.4	20.9%	104 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	67.3	162^nd of 533 public high schools	69.6%		77.9	67^th of 431 public high schools	84.5%	95	40.0	60.0	53.3	0.0	75.0	47.1	27.3	81.3	47.1	58.8	55.0	41.2	$20,434	$709	$19,726
Cochrane-Fountain City High	Public	7-12	S2770 State Road 35	Fountain City	54629	Buffalo County	Cochrane-Fountain City School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 687-4391	244	19	13.1	29.1%	229 (93.9%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	44.7	323^rd of 533 public high schools	39.4%		57.1	186^th of 431 public high schools	56.8%	137	41.7	16.7	30.6		50.0	47.4		33.3	34.2	55.3	69.2	39.5	$15,211	$393	$14,818
Gilmanton High	Public	9-12	S889 Larson Rd	Gilmanton	54743	Buffalo County	Gilmanton School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 946-3158	39	6	6.7	48.7%	38 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.7	409^th of 533 public high schools	23.3%					(n/a)	0.0	11.1	33.3								54.6		$31,439	$698	$30,742
Durand Middle/High	Public	6-12	604 7th Ave E	Durand	54736	Pepin County	Durand-Arkansaw School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 672-8917	537	40	13.5	35.8%	489 (91.1%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.9%)	58	232^nd of 533 public high schools	56.5%		59.8	165^th of 431 public high schools	61.7%	67	58.1	43.2	43.2	54.6	52.9	43.5	40.0	55.7	50.0	48.6	41.7	47.1	$14,179	$419	$13,760
Mondovi High	Public	9-12	337 N Jackson St	Mondovi	54755	Buffalo County	Mondovi School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 926-3656	255	18	14.1	33.7%	238 (93.3%)	3 (1.2%)	8 (3.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	63.9	192^nd of 533 public high schools	64.0%		43.3	264^th of 431 public high schools	38.7%	72	53.7	52.2	47.8								42.9		$15,965	$615	$15,350

Frequently Asked Questions about Alma High

How many students attend Alma High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 80 students attended Alma High.

What district is Alma High in?

Alma School District

What schools feed into Alma High?

Alma High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alma Elementary

Is Alma High a good school?

Alma High ranks 280^th of 533 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Alma High?

Students at Alma High are 93% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Rate Alma High!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

WIWisconsin High School Rankings

WIWisconsin District Rankings

Schools in Alma, WI

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Alma High!

Latest Wisconsin data All new data »

2025–26 ACT & Forward Exam scoresNewOct 1, 2026

2021–22 through 2024–25 school spending dataJul 16, 2026

2024–25 attendance data, dropout rates & graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2024–25 ACT & Forward Exam scoresSep 25, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.