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De Forest Area School District

Wisconsin · Public School District
7
Schools
4,147
Students
$25,325
Per-Pupil Spend
+77% nat'l
17.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-35pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

De Forest Area School District is a public school district in Wisconsin serving 4,147 students across 7 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,325 is above average for a US public school district. Only 17% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eagle Point ElementaryPK–03376
Windsor ElementaryKG–03530
Yahara ElementaryKG–03354
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
De Forest Middle07–08561
Harvest Intermediate School04–06914
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
De Forest High09–121,099
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Holum Education CenterPK–PK313
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,325+77% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
54%
State
37.8%
Local (property tax)
54.5%
Federal
7.7%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (54%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
4,147
Students
17%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score—
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School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $25,325 per pupil — 77% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 17% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in De Forest Area School District?
De Forest Area School District has 7 public schools, serving a total of 4,147 students.
What is the graduation rate for De Forest Area School District?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does De Forest Area School District spend per student?
De Forest Area School District spends $25,325 per pupil — 77% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in De Forest Area School District?
17% of students in De Forest Area School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in De Forest Area School District?
No, De Forest Area School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does De Forest Area School District serve?
De Forest Area School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.