Ellsworth Community High School is a public school serving grades 9 through 12 in Ellsworth, Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States.
Serving 538 students in grades 9-12, Ellsworth High School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellsworth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ellsworth High School's student population of 538 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Navy and White
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ellsworth High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellsworth High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#645 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
91%
66%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellsworth High School's ranking?
Ellsworth High School is ranked #645 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Ellsworth High School often compared to?
Ellsworth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Falls High School, Spring Valley High School, Elmwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ellsworth High School?
The graduation rate of Ellsworth High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ellsworth High School?
538 students attend Ellsworth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ellsworth High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ellsworth High School?
Ellsworth High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ellsworth High School offer ?
Ellsworth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellsworth High School part of?
Ellsworth High School is part of Ellsworth Community School District.
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