Markesan High

www.markesan.k12.wi.us

244 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Markesan High School, located at 100 E Vista Blvd in Markesan, Wisconsin, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Markesan District. As a small-town public school, it emphasizes a supportive and community-oriented learning environment. The school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, offering a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with opportunities for personal growth and career readiness.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Markesan High School actively encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. By fostering a culture of academic integrity and community engagement, the school aims to develop well-rounded citizens who are equipped to navigate the challenges of life after graduation. Prospective families and community members can learn more about the district's specific academic calendar, policies, and ongoing initiatives by visiting their official website at http://www.markesan.k12.wi.us.

244

Total Students

17.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Markesan High
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	30
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	6

White
204 (83.6%)
Hispanic
30 (12.3%)
Two or More
6 (2.5%)
Black
3 (1.2%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Markesan School District
Phone:	(920)398-2373
Website:	http://www.markesan.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 66

Grade 10 61

Grade 11 62

Grade 12 55