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De Forest High School

Public | 9-12 | 978 students

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Posted November 7, 2009

Our third child is now attending this school. We have now been involved with DHS for 15 years. We have seen many positive advances. DHS strives to improve and thinks of its student first. We have to say that our first two children have since moved through college,recieved bachelors and masters degrees and owe it to the base and advanced education they recieved at DHS. They were also given the opportunity to participate in the arts, sports, and various clubs that helped them become the well rounded individuals they are today. I rate DHS a 10 of 10.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 73% in 2012.

212 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

214 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

215 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

214 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
80%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

213 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
76%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

All Students79%
Female88%
Male72%
Black, not of Hispanic origin67%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin81%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities20%
Non-disabled89%
English learners33%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%

Math

All Students84%
Female87%
Male81%
Black, not of Hispanic origin66%
Asian/Pacific Islander84%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin85%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled92%
English learners50%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%

Reading

All Students83%
Female85%
Male80%
Black, not of Hispanic origin59%
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin85%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities30%
Non-disabled91%
English learners33%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%

Science

All Students84%
Female88%
Male82%
Black, not of Hispanic origin59%
Asian/Pacific Islander58%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin89%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled91%
English learners34%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%

Social Studies

All Students81%
Female86%
Male76%
Black, not of Hispanic origin50%
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin83%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities34%
Non-disabled88%
English learners34%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White, not Hispanic 85% 74%
Asian 4% 4%
Black, not Hispanic 4% 10%
Hispanic 4% 10%
Multiracial 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% 1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 3%N/A6%
Disabled students 15%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 22%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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815 Jefferson St
De Forest, WI 53532
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Phone: (608) 842-6600

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