Summary:
The 53543 zip code is home to 3 public schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Highland Community Elementary, Highland Community High, and Highland Community Middle. These schools are part of the Highland School District, which is ranked 334 out of 426 districts in Wisconsin.
Among the standout schools, Highland Community High School ranks 196 out of 431 Wisconsin high schools and boasts a strong 91.0% four-year graduation rate. The school also performs well on standardized tests, with 64.29% of 10th graders proficient or better in ACT Mathematics, exceeding the state average. In contrast, Highland Community Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 706 out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 756 out of 1,044 in 2024-2025, despite performing above the state average in some subject areas.
Across the district, the schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates of 17.7%, which may be impacting academic outcomes. Additionally, the schools generally perform below the state averages on standardized tests, with some exceptions, such as the high school's strong ACT Mathematics scores. The data suggests that the Highland School District has opportunities for improvement, particularly in addressing chronic absenteeism and enhancing academic performance in areas like Mathematics and Science.
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