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Enrollment
1,242
High
DISTRICT 541 · STATE 475
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HOLMEN SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 550654000706
Holmen High
1001 McHugh Rd, Holmen, WI 54636 · (608) 526-3372 · La Crosse County
GRADES 09–12HIGH23-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,242 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
85 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · STATE 14.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
25%
306 students
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 42%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 312 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 328 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 290 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 312 | 25% |
Student demographics
30%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Holmen School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
50.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
62.5%
based on WI schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-11.8pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 51% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 63% typical for Wisconsin schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Wisconsin's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Holmen High
Holmen High's state test result (50.8% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmen High this school | 1,242 | 24.6% | 50.8% |
| Franklin High Franklin | 1,605 | 21.9% | 52.5% |
| Memorial High Eau Claire | 1,558 | 28.4% | 55.3% |
| Menomonie High Menomonie | 966 | 34.1% | 46.4% |
| Onalaska High Onalaska | 925 | 27.0% | 55.0% |
| North High Appleton | 1,635 | 29.2% | 48.0% |
Matched among Wisconsin high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Holmen High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin | In La Crosse County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 50.8% | #158 of 402 | #3 of 6 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,242 | #54 of 532 | #1 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.6:1 | #171 of 325 | #6 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 30.4% | #151 of 325 | #4 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 24.6% | #314 of 418 | #5 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +9.0% | #60 of 128 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,242
+71 (+6%) vs 2020
+84% since 1990-91, when it was 675
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
was 13.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,242 | 85 | 14.6:1 | 25% (306) |
| 2023-24 | 1,246 | 82.9 | 15.0:1 | 26% (324) |
| 2022-23 | 1,212 | 84.8 | 14.3:1 | 25% (301) |
| 2020-21 | 1,171 | 84 | 13.9:1 | 25% (291) |
| 2017-18 | 1,139 | 83.7 | 13.6:1 | 23% (258) |
| 2015-16 | 1,172 | 82 | 14.3:1 | 27% (321) |
| 2010-11 | 1,039 | 83 | 12.5:1 | 27% (283) |
| 2000-01 | 938 | 59 | 15.9:1 | 19% (178) |
| 1990-91 | 675 | 44 | 15.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Holmen High.
Since 2017-18: students up 9% (1,139 to 1,242); teachers up 2% (83.7 to 85).
About Holmen High
Holmen High sits in Holmen, Wisconsin, and is classified as a high school. Its 1,242 students are spread across grades 9 through 12. The school's enrollment is 161% larger than the 475 average for high schools in Wisconsin.
The 7 schools of Holmen School District, including Holmen High, enroll 3,787 students.
The large majority of students at Holmen High, 83%, are White. Next come 10% Asian, 3% multiracial, and 3% Hispanic. Holmen High has a diversity index of 30%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
With 85 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Holmen High was 14.6:1. High schools in Wisconsin have a similar average ratio of 14.6:1. Holmen High's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 25%. Across public schools in La Crosse County, the average is 35%.
Holmen High posts an average proficiency rate on state tests of 50.8%, compared with a predicted 62.5%. It is not in the top or bottom 10% of Wisconsin schools on BeatsExpectations.
La Crosse County has these Census figures: median household income is about $73,013, about 37% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 5%. Holmen High is among the 38 public schools in La Crosse County.
The nearest other public school, Holmen Middle, is about 0.8 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is 6. Compared with its nearest neighbors, Holmen High ranks 7th of 8 on average proficiency.
Holmen High is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population under 100,000, a location NCES labels Suburb: Small.
The number of students climbed from 1,171 to 1,242 over 4 years.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Holmen High covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
La Crosse County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
120,488
Census ACS
Median income
$73,013
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
38
14,903 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Holmen School District
- Holmen MiddleMiddle · 868 students
- Prairie View ElementaryElementary · 466 students
- Sand Lake ElementaryElementary · 363 students
- Viking ElementaryElementary · 355 students
- Evergreen ElementaryElementary · 317 students
- Holmen Public PreschoolElementary · 176 students
Other schools in Holmen
- Holmen MiddleMiddle · 868 students
- Prairie View ElementaryElementary · 466 students
- Sand Lake ElementaryElementary · 363 students
- Viking ElementaryElementary · 355 students
- Evergreen ElementaryElementary · 317 students
- Holmen Public PreschoolElementary · 176 students
Nearby schools
- Holmen Middle0.8 mi · 868
- Evergreen Elementary1.1 mi · 317
- Prairie View Elementary1.3 mi · 466
- Holmen Public Preschool1.6 mi · 176
- Viking Elementary1.6 mi · 355
- Sand Lake Elementary3.6 mi · 363
Frequently asked questions
About Holmen HighWhat is the total enrollment at Holmen High?
Holmen High enrolls approximately 1,242 students in grades 09-12.
Is Holmen High an elementary, middle, or high school?
Holmen High is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmen High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Holmen High is approximately 14.6:1 (85 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Holmen High?
At Holmen High, the student body is approximately 83% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 10% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Holmen High?
Holmen High is overseen by Holmen School District in La Crosse County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.