Joseph A. Craig High School is a public high school located in the city of Janesville, Wisconsin. Craig, a part of the School District of Janesville, has a student enrollment of approximately 1,800.
Serving 1,467 students in grades 9-12, Craig High School ranks in the bottom 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 20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Craig High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Craig High School's student population of 1,467 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
School Rankings
Craig High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Craig High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1338 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
4%
9%
White
73%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Craig High School's ranking?
Craig High School is ranked #1338 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Craig High School often compared to?
Craig High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parker High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Craig High School?
The graduation rate of Craig High School is 97%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Craig High School?
1,467 students attend Craig High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Craig High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Craig High School?
Craig High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Craig High School offer ?
Craig High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Craig High School part of?
Craig High School is part of Janesville School District.
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