Lancaster High School vs. Potosi High School
Should you attend Lancaster High School or Potosi High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 308 students in grades 9-12, Lancaster High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 109 students in grades 9-12, Potosi High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
308 students
109 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#866 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#990 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
21-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
21-39%
Graduation Rate
≤5%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
83
28
Grade 10 Students
74
24
Grade 11 Students
77
35
Grade 12 Students
74
22
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
16%
3%
% Black
2%
n/a
n/a
% White
80%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
