Summary
Belmont High is a public high school located in Belmont, Wisconsin, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 163 students. The school is part of the Belmont Community School District, which is ranked 233 out of 426 districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Belmont High has had a fluctuating statewide ranking, ranging from 212 out of 431 high schools in 2024-2025 (3-star rating) to 346 out of 391 high schools in 2021-2022 (1-star rating), indicating inconsistent performance over the years. The school's female students have consistently outperformed their male counterparts, with the female students ranking 180 out of 358 high schools in 2024-2025 (3-star rating) compared to the male students ranking 248 out of 380 high schools (2-star rating). Belmont High has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.1% to 91.0% in recent years, and a low dropout rate, ranging from 0.5% to 2.9%. However, the school has experienced significant fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 5.8% to 19.5%, which is a concern and may impact the school's overall academic performance.
Compared to nearby high schools, such as Potosi High, Dodgeville High, and Southwestern Wisconsin High, Belmont High's performance is generally lower, with these nearby schools having higher statewide rankings and ratings, as well as better graduation rates, lower dropout rates, and better test scores in various subjects. Additionally, Belmont High's spending per student, ranging from $12,229 in 2018-2019 to $14,227 in 2020-2021, is lower than some of the nearby high schools, such as Iowa-Grant High and Benton High, which spend over $20,000 per student.
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