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De Soto High

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De Soto High ranks 239 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

239^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Better than 45% of Wisconsin high schools

Summary

De Soto High is a public high school located in De Soto, Wisconsin, serving 124 students in grades 9-12 and part of the De Soto Area School District. While the school has seen some areas of strong performance, such as relatively high graduation rates, it also faces challenges with high dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and uneven academic achievement compared to nearby schools.

De Soto High's graduation rates have ranged from 82.8% to 91.0% in recent years, comparable to the nearby Laurel High (91.0%) and Viroqua High (91.0%), but its dropout rates have been more variable, from 1.3% to as high as 16.7%. Additionally, De Soto High has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.4% to 24.0%, notably higher than the nearby schools. The school's test scores have been mixed, with some areas of strength and others of weakness compared to district and state averages.

Compared to the nearby Laurel High, Viroqua High, and Seneca High, De Soto High generally performs at a lower level, with lower test scores, higher dropout rates, and higher chronic absenteeism. However, the school does have some areas of strength, such as its relatively strong graduation rates, and may be able to build on these strengths to address its weaknesses and improve overall performance and outcomes for its students.

133

Students ?

9.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,296

Per pupil spending ?

40.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

615 Main St
De Soto, WI 54624-8644

(608) 648-0100

District: De Soto Area School District

Feeder schools for De Soto High:

Elementary:	Prairie View Elementary
	Stoddard Elementary
Middle:	De Soto Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Hispanic:

3.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 29th percentile in 2013 → 45th in 2025

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Wisconsin average (92%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2013

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg44%

Wisconsin avg45%

239^th of 431

Wisconsin public high schools ?

Bottom 45%▲ up 5 pts since 2015

From bottom 39% (2015) to bottom 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

247^th of 426De Soto Area 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	47.7	239 of 431	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.0	291 of 431	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.0	244 of 391	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	15.1	360 of 390	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	49.1	201 of 400	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	27.0	333 of 410	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	50.8	193 of 408	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	53.4	283 of 466	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	73.4	103 of 462	77.7%	★★★★☆
2013	43.7	326 of 457	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	76.7	63 of 452	86.1%	★★★★☆
2011	55.7	265 of 445	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	70.6	116 of 450	74.2%	★★★★☆
2009	74.4	81 of 438	81.5%	★★★★☆
2008	44.4	328 of 437	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	44.7	219 of 358	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.0	218 of 353	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.3	209 of 343	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.5	251 of 343	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2024	53.9	145 of 326	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.9	47 of 250	81.2%	★★★★☆
2018	13.4	241 of 255	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	46.0	211 of 380	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.7	177 of 365	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	37.7	218 of 334	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.0	179 of 354	49.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	33.9	262 of 373	29.8%	★★☆☆☆

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 (2024)56th percentile+23 vs school

Male (2025)44th percentile~ school

Female (2025)39th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies52%+4 vs state

Science46%+3 vs state

Mathematics35%-8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Forward Exam Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
De Soto High	Public	9-12	615 Main St	De Soto	54624	Vernon County	De Soto Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 648-0100	133	14	9.8	40.6%	123 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.5%)	47.7	239^th of 431 public high schools	44.5%		38	291^st of 431 public high schools	32.5%	52		34.6	46.2	51.6	$20,296	$890	$19,406
Seneca High	Public	9-12	202 Main St	Seneca	54654	Crawford County	Seneca Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 734-3411	92	7	12.7	34.8%	84 (91.3%)	1 (1.1%)	6 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)				63.2	$16,802	$529	$16,273
Laurel High	Public, Charter	9-12	100 Blackhawk Dr	Viroqua	54665	Vernon County	Viroqua Area School District	Yes	No	No	No	(608) 637-3191	43	2	28.2	20.9%	37 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)								(n/a)				78.6	$18,077	$609	$17,468
Viroqua High	Public	9-12	100 Blackhawk Dr	Viroqua	54665	Vernon County	Viroqua Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 637-3191	301	23	12.9	30.6%	278 (92.4%)	7 (2.3%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	43	268^th of 431 public high schools	37.8%		65.3	127^th of 431 public high schools	70.5%	141	32.1	44.6	35.7	60.9	$14,389	$1,400	$12,989
Vernon County Area Better Futures High	Public, Charter	9-12	100 Blackhawk Dr	Viroqua	54665	Vernon County	Viroqua Area School District	Yes	No	No	No	(608) 637-3191	18	1	13.8	38.9%	18 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$11,280	$609	$10,671

Frequently Asked Questions about De Soto High

What schools feed into De Soto High?

De Soto High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Prairie View Elementary
Elementary : Stoddard Elementary
Middle : De Soto Middle

What is the racial makeup of De Soto High?

Students at De Soto High are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Is De Soto High a good school?

De Soto High ranks 239^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend De Soto High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 133 students attended De Soto High.

What district is De Soto High in?

De Soto Area School District

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