Kaukauna High School is a public high school in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, the only high school in the Kaukauna Area School District. As of the 2022-23 school year, the school had 1,261 students in grades 9 through 12. It is the only public high school serving the city of Kaukauna and the surrounding area.
Serving 1,210 students in grades 9-12, Kaukauna High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,210 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kaukauna High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kaukauna High School's student population of 1,210 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,210 students
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Year Founded
1999
Colors
Orange and Black
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kaukauna High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kaukauna High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1242 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
84%
66%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Galloping Ghost
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kaukauna High School's ranking?
Kaukauna High School is ranked #1242 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Kaukauna High School often compared to?
Kaukauna High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kimberly High School, East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kaukauna High School?
The graduation rate of Kaukauna High School is 96%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kaukauna High School?
1,210 students attend Kaukauna High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Kaukauna High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kaukauna High School?
Kaukauna High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kaukauna High School offer ?
Kaukauna High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kaukauna High School part of?
Kaukauna High School is part of Kaukauna Area School District.
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