Fort Atkinson High School

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Fort Atkinson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
925 Lexington Blvd,  Fort Atkinson, WI
Fort Atkinson School District
3.9
4.0
816 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jeffrey Zaspel
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.9%
College Prep
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
94.2%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
326:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.8%
Female
44.4%
White
77.3%
Hispanic
15%
Two or more races
2.6%
Black
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 128 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 124 Students
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 71 Students
Madison Area Technical College 68 Students
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse 61 Students
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 47 Students
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh 41 Students
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point 36 Students
University of Iowa 34 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 34 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 38 Students
Business 30 Students
Psychology 28 Students
Biology 27 Students
Computer Science 24 Students
Elementary Education 20 Students
Marketing 19 Students
Accounting 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Finance 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 104 Reviews
4.0 Alum
4/18/2022
Fort Atkinson High School has a very nice climate. The energy is really positive, and you can tell that the teachers care about you. There are many opportunities for success.
5.0 Alum
1/1/2022
I lived in this town until I was 25 I attended this school for all 4 years. I graduated in 2003. I have so many positive fond memories of this place for example when I received my academic letter freshman year and academic pin my sophomore year. Being in chamber chorus was memorable as well.
5.0 Senior
9/4/2021
This school is a wonderful place to learn. I couldn't have asked for better teachers or a better high school experience in general!
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 9 Reviews
4.0 student
9/18/2023
Its ran by people who have good intentions. The building is kept clean, there is no vandalism other than in the restrooms. although new rennovations, their security could take better steps and improvements, but their "budget" doesnt allow it to be safer.
1.0 parent
8/9/2023
I deeply regret sending my child to this school. As another reviewer has noted, the administration does not properly and adequately communicate with parents and keep us "in the loop" Quite the contrary actually, the administration treats parental and community involvement as a nuisance. If you're lo...
5.0 parent
8/17/2021
As a parent of two open enrolled children, I am INCREDIBLY pleased with the quality of the district in comparison to our resident district. I'm so glad we made the switch!
5.0 other
12/5/2019
Great! I graduated from there in 2003 and they had plenty of college readiness courses and if they didn’t offer a class more than likely the tech school next to the school would offer it, any sport you can join, great teachers and staff, and had plenty of extracurricular activities. I had some of th...

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Fort Atkinson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fort Atkinson, WI, in the Fort Atkinson neighborhood, and is served by the Fort Atkinson School District in Wisconsin. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 816 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Fort Atkinson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 25. The average home value in this area is $367,751. Discover additional schools in the area, like Faith Community Christian School, Fort Atkinson Middle School, Crown of Life Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Fort Atkinson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fort Atkinson High School.

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