Holmen High School is a high school in Holmen, Wisconsin operated by the Holmen School District. As of 2016, school enrollment was 1,112. The current facility was opened in 1994 and was expanded in 2000. 2020 led to another expansion after the referendum passed in 2019.
Serving 1,246 students in grades 9-12, Holmen High School ranks in the bottom 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 31% (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 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holmen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Holmen High School's student population of 1,246 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
1912
School Rankings
Holmen 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 Holmen 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
#1421 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
84%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Victor Viking
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holmen High School's ranking?
Holmen High School is ranked #1421 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Holmen High School often compared to?
Holmen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Onalaska High School, Logan High School, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% 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 Holmen High School?
The graduation rate of Holmen High School is 96%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Holmen High School?
1,246 students attend Holmen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Holmen High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holmen High School?
Holmen High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Holmen High School offer ?
Holmen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Holmen High School part of?
Holmen High School is part of Holmen School District.
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