POTOSI HIGH SCHOOL

Potosi High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Potosi School District school district, located in Potosi, WI with about 119 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, Potosi High has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Potosi High School, located in the village of Potosi, Wisconsin, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Potosi School District, the institution focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, student engagement, and preparation for life after graduation. The school typically maintains a small-town atmosphere, which allows for smaller class sizes and closer, more personalized relationships between students and faculty.

Beyond core academics, Potosi High School encourages student involvement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which help foster a sense of school spirit and community. The school is committed to equipping its students with the skills necessary to succeed in their future endeavors, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. For more detailed information regarding their current curriculum, school calendar, or administrative policies, you can visit their official website at http://www.potosisd.k12.wi.us.

For more information, contact Potosi High at (608) 763-2161 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820
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POTOSI HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Potosi, WI with about 119 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
119
Teachers:
11.72
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 119 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending POTOSI HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
97.5%
Asian
0.8%
Black or African American
0.8%
Hispanic/Latino
0.8%

Female
44.5%
Male
55.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.