De Pere High School is a public high school located in De Pere, Wisconsin. Founded in 1870, it serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is the only high school in the Unified School District of De Pere.
Serving 1,473 students in grades 9-12, De Pere High School ranks in the top 20% 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 48% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher 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 and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
De Pere High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
De Pere High School's student population of 1,473 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Year Founded
1870
Colors
White, Cardinal
School Rankings
De Pere High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of De Pere High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#339 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
84%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
37%
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: Rowdy Redbird
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is De Pere High School's ranking?
De Pere High School is ranked #339 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are De Pere High School often compared to?
De Pere High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West De Pere High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of De Pere High School?
The graduation rate of De Pere High School is 97%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend De Pere High School?
1,473 students attend De Pere High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of De Pere High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of De Pere High School?
De Pere High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does De Pere High School offer ?
De Pere High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is De Pere High School part of?
De Pere High School is part of De Pere School District.
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