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Craig High

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Craig High ranks 185 th of 533 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

185^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 533 Wisconsin High Schools

Better than 65% of Wisconsin high schools

Summary

Craig High is a 9–12 comprehensive high school in the Janesville School District in Janesville, Wisconsin, enrolling about 1,400 students and serving a moderately high-poverty community (37.21% free/reduced lunch). Its 2025–2026 statewide rank is 185th of 533 schools (65th percentile, 3 stars), well above its district's overall standing. That is the best result in the decade of data provided — a sharp turnaround from 375th of 431 (13th percentile, 1 star) in 2023–2024. Proficiency rose sharply along the way: English Language Arts climbed from 30.93 to 58.36, and Math from 31.14 to 44.68.

Within Janesville, Craig is the strongest traditional high school. Parker High ranks 312th of 533 with lower graduation, higher chronic absenteeism, and lower proficiency in every tested subject, despite spending more per student ($16,259 versus Craig's $15,029). Rock River Charter School ranks 508th, while Rock University High ranks 3rd of 533 but enrolls only 93 students, so it is not a comparable comprehensive school. Among nearby schools, Craig outperforms Clinton Senior High, Turner High, Memorial High, and Beloit Learning Academy, but trails Edgerton High, Milton High, and Parkview High, which all sit at the 77th–78th percentile with 4 stars. Craig's English Language Arts (58.36) is competitive, just behind Edgerton's 59.29, but Math (44.68) and Science (41.95) lag, with Science below the state average.

Attendance is a paradox: Craig's graduation rate is high (97.4%) and its dropout rate low (0.4%), yet chronic absenteeism is 25.5%, above the district (22.0%) and the state (17.3%). It has improved from 29.2% in 2021–2022, and is better than Parker (30.0%) though far behind Edgerton (11.4%) and Milton (11.7%). Subgroup results improved broadly in 2025–2026: English Language Learner students rank at the 76th percentile (4 stars), male students at the 69th, White students at the 66th, Hispanic students at the 64th, low-income students at the 63rd, and female students at the 61st; Special Education (41st) and Multi-racial students (32nd) trail.

1,400

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,029

Per pupil spending ?

37.2%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

401 S Randall Ave
Janesville, WI 53545-4398

(608) 743-5200

District: Janesville School District

Feeder schools for Craig High:

Elementary:	Harrison Elementary
	Jackson Elementary
	Jefferson Elementary
	Kennedy Elementary
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	Monroe Elementary
	Roosevelt Elementary
Middle:	Marshall Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.6%

Hispanic:

15.8%

Two or more races:

5.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 37th percentile in 2016 → 65th in 2026

Strengths

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

✓Ranking is trending up — up 28 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Wisconsin median (65th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (26% vs 17% Wisconsin)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg42%

Wisconsin avg46%

185^th of 533

Wisconsin public high schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 28 pts since 2016

From bottom 37% (2016) to top 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4High Schools in the Janesville School District

257^th of 432Janesville 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	64.8	185 of 533	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	38.1	298 of 431	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	21.0	375 of 431	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.5	301 of 415	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	41.0	228 of 391	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.5	258 of 390	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.3	224 of 400	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.2	226 of 410	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.8	185 of 410	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	41.5	256 of 408	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	52.3	292 of 466	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	63.2	167 of 462	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	67.0	129 of 457	71.8%	★★★★☆
2012	66.9	152 of 452	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	70.5	110 of 445	75.3%	★★★★☆
2010	67.2	154 of 450	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	54.8	263 of 438	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	56.2	244 of 437	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	70.9	83 of 281	70.5%	★★★★☆
2006	58.1	174 of 292	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2005	57.5	161 of 287	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2004	58.1	150 of 275	45.5%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2023	46.1	24 of 50	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.5	24 of 48	50.0%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	56.1	28 of 115	75.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	60.9	182 of 461	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	38.0	252 of 358	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	18.6	314 of 353	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	12.2	307 of 329	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	30.4	267 of 343	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	34.2	228 of 332	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.4	215 of 343	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.6	228 of 355	35.8%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	56.7	67 of 187	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	25.4	99 of 126	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	13.8	110 of 119	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	26.7	66 of 86	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	29.5	48 of 68	29.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	24.5	72 of 86	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	57.9	163 of 446	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	38.4	215 of 335	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	15.9	293 of 326	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.6	232 of 271	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	21.4	223 of 250	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	36.4	145 of 226	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.9	177 of 251	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.8	187 of 255	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	65.7	143 of 462	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	33.9	270 of 380	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	20.8	323 of 365	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	44.0	215 of 359	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.2	172 of 347	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	33.9	233 of 334	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.5	194 of 354	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.5	209 of 373	44.0%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	35.7	69 of 102	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	13.5	75 of 81	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	20.6	51 of 56	8.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	48.9	18 of 35	48.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	36.5	198 of 333	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	33.2	71 of 93	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.2	40 of 55	27.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	61.9	118 of 344	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	34.7	201 of 285	29.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	16.8	267 of 300	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.9	188 of 271	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.1	150 of 269	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.5	156 of 266	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.2	140 of 266	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.2	143 of 261	45.2%	★★☆☆☆

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)

English Language Learner (2026)76th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2026)69th percentile+4 vs school

White (2026)66th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)64th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)63rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)61st percentile-5 vs school

Asian (2023)52nd percentile+25 vs school

Special Education (2026)41st percentile-25 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)32nd percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts58%+10 vs state

Social Studies55%+7 vs state

Mathematics45%~ state avg

Science42%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ACT English Language Arts (2026)	ACT Mathematics (2026)	ACT Science (2026)	Forward Exam Social Studies (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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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 Social Studies 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Craig High	Public	9-12	401 S Randall Ave	Janesville	53545	Rock County	Janesville School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 743-5200	1,400	103	13.5	37.2%	1,017 (72.6%)	49 (3.5%)	221 (15.8%)	29 (2.1%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (5.6%)	64.8	185^th of 533 public high schools	65.3%		38.1	298^th of 431 public high schools	30.9%	113	58.4	44.7	42.0	54.9	$15,029	$750	$14,279
Rock River Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	31 W Milwaukee St	Janesville	53548	Rock County	Janesville School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(608) 752-8273	267	16	16.6	76.4%	170 (63.7%)	33 (12.4%)	27 (10.1%)	7 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.9%)	3.9	508^th of 533 public high schools	4.7%					(n/a)	9.2	6.2	9.2	0.0	$11,731	$1,425	$10,306
Parker High	Public	9-12	3125 Mineral Point Ave	Janesville	53548	Rock County	Janesville School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 743-5600	1,272	99	12.8	46.9%	869 (68.3%)	79 (6.2%)	200 (15.7%)	28 (2.2%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (7.1%)	46.6	312^th of 533 public high schools	41.5%		32.1	327^th of 431 public high schools	24.1%	15	50.8	40.7	37.3	34.6	$16,259	$456	$15,803
Rock University High	Public, Charter	9-12	6004 S County Road G	Janesville	53548	Rock County	Janesville School District	Yes	No	No	No	(608) 743-7425	93	6	15.6	37.6%	71 (76.3%)	2 (2.2%)	16 (17.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.3%)	97.9	3^rd of 533 public high schools	99.4%		98.4	2^nd of 431 public high schools	99.5%	1	95.2	76.2	71.4	89.5	$17,066	$370	$16,695
Milton High	Public	9-12	114 W High St	Milton	53563	Rock County	Milton School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 868-9300	1,057	62	17.0	20.2%	920 (87.0%)	13 (1.2%)	59 (5.6%)	19 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (3.8%)	73	117^th of 533 public high schools	78.0%		54.3	202^nd of 431 public high schools	53.1%	85	53.2	54.1	53.2	56.9	$14,129	$180	$13,949
Turner High	Public	9-12	1231 E Inman Pkwy	Beloit	53511	Rock County	Beloit Turner School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 364-6370	459	30	15.2	36.6%	335 (73.0%)	15 (3.3%)	58 (12.6%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (9.4%)	46.7	311^th of 533 public high schools	41.7%		44.2	259^th of 431 public high schools	39.9%	52	50.4	34.5	34.5	44.6	$14,162	$765	$13,397
Clinton Senior High	Public	9-12	112 Milwaukee Rd	Clinton	53525	Rock County	Clinton Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 676-2223	312	25	12.6	32.7%	250 (80.1%)	5 (1.6%)	50 (16.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	33.7	380^th of 533 public high schools	28.7%		51.2	215^th of 431 public high schools	50.1%	165	42.7	29.4	32.4	34.2	$18,222	$357	$17,865
Edgerton High	Public	9-12	200 Elm High Dr	Edgerton	53534	Rock County	Edgerton School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 561-6020	593	36	16.5	30.5%	495 (83.5%)	7 (1.2%)	61 (10.3%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.5%)	71.7	125^th of 533 public high schools	76.5%		54.8	201^st of 431 public high schools	53.4%	76	59.3	47.8	47.8	59.0	$15,619	$490	$15,129
Memorial High	Public	9-12	1225 4th St	Beloit	53511	Rock County	Beloit School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 361-3005	1,305	89	14.6	61.9%	407 (31.2%)	272 (20.8%)	513 (39.3%)	9 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	103 (7.9%)	9.5	478^th of 533 public high schools	10.3%		3	420^th of 431 public high schools	2.6%	58	22.8	10.4	14.4	22.9	$16,161	$825	$15,336
Beloit Learning Academy	Public	6-12	910 Townline Ave	Beloit	53511	Rock County	Beloit School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 361-2200	153	11	14.5	78.4%	29 (19.0%)	56 (36.6%)	51 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (9.8%)	2.3	525^th of 533 public high schools	1.5%					(n/a)	9.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	$19,500	$1,838	$17,662

Frequently Asked Questions about Craig High

How many students attend Craig High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,400 students attended Craig High.

Is Craig High a good school?

Craig High ranks 185^th of 533 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Craig High in?

Janesville School District

What is the racial makeup of Craig High?

Students at Craig High are 73% White, 16% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Craig High?

Craig High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Harrison Elementary
Elementary : Jackson Elementary
Elementary : Jefferson Elementary
Elementary : Kennedy Elementary
Elementary : Monroe Elementary
Elementary : Roosevelt Elementary
Middle : Marshall Middle

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