De Forest High

www.deforest.k12.wi.us

1,137 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

DeForest Area High School, located in DeForest, Wisconsin, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the DeForest Area School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The high school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and extracurricular engagement through various athletics, clubs, and arts programs.

As a cornerstone of the local community, the school emphasizes a culture of community involvement and lifelong learning. By leveraging modern resources and a dedicated faculty, DeForest Area High School strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting values of integrity, responsibility, and civic engagement. For more information regarding their academic calendar, district policies, and specific program offerings, you can visit their official website at http://www.deforest.k12.wi.us.

1,137

Total Students

80.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for De Forest High
Demographic	Student Count
White	912
Hispanic	81
Black	41
Asian	33
Two or More	70

White
912 (80.2%)
Hispanic
81 (7.1%)
Two or More
70 (6.2%)
Black
41 (3.6%)
Asian
33 (2.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	De Forest Area School District
Phone:	(608)842-6600
Website:	http://www.deforest.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 286

Grade 10 295

Grade 11 269

Grade 12 287