Wisconsin Reports Record 92% High School Graduation Rate for 2024-25

News: Wisconsin’s On-Time Graduation Rates Climb to Record High, Mark Fourth Year of Growth

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction sent this bulletin at 03/05/2026 09:21 AM CST
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Thursday, March 5, 2026

| # Wisconsin’s on-time graduation rates climb to record high, mark fourth year of growth |

| New, c ertified student dat a available on DPI’s WISEdash P ublic P ortal

MADISON — New data published today show Wisconsin’s high school graduation rates increased again in 2024-25, building on the previous year’s historic high, while student attendance rates also continue to improve.

The data, now available on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s WISEdash Public Portal, includes 2025-26 certified enrollment data for public schools, as well as 2024-25 certified data on public school graduation rates, attendance and absenteeism, and more.

For the 2024-25 school year, 92% of Wisconsin high school students graduated on time, marking the highest rate since the four-year adjusted cohort was introduced in 2009-10. The data also shows continued progress in attendance, with overall attendance rising to 92.6% and chronic absenteeism falling to 17.3% — both moving in a positive direction compared to last year.

“This progress is a testament to the tireless work of educators and the support of families and communities across the state,” State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly said. “Our focus is on continuing this momentum and closing remaining gaps so every student can thrive. Building on this progress requires sustained, predictable investment in our public schools so that they have the resources to meet students’ needs.”

Each year, all Wisconsin public school districts and independent charter schools collect information about their students, staff and courses based on federal and state reporting requirements. These datasets are submitted to the DPI and are stored and linked in a data warehouse.

The DPI's WISEdash Public Portal uses dashboards, or visual collections of graphs and tables, to provide multi-year educational data about Wisconsin schools and students. Data on the portal are redacted and available by school, district, or state. Data can be displayed for multiple years and can also be grouped and filtered by a variety of demographics, including grade level, gender, race/ethnicity, economic status, disability, English proficiency, and migrant status. For more information, visit the Wisconsin DPI’s website.

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MADISON — New data published today show Wisconsin’s high school graduation rates increased again in 2024-25, building on the previous year’s historic high, while student attendance rates also continue to improve.

The data, now available on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s WISEdash Public Portal, includes 2025-26 certified enrollment data for public schools, as well as 2024-25 certified data on public school graduation rates, attendance and absenteeism, and more.

For the 2024-25 school year, 92% of Wisconsin high school students graduated on time, marking the highest rate since the four-year adjusted cohort was introduced in 2009-10. The data also shows continued progress in attendance, with overall attendance rising to 92.6% and chronic absenteeism falling to 17.3% — both moving in a positive direction compared to last year.

“This progress is a testament to the tireless work of educators and the support of families and communities across the state,” State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly said. “Our focus is on continuing this momentum and closing remaining gaps so every student can thrive. Building on this progress requires sustained, predictable investment in our public schools so that they have the resources to meet students’ needs.”

Each year, all Wisconsin public school districts and independent charter schools collect information about their students, staff and courses based on federal and state reporting requirements. These datasets are submitted to the DPI and are stored and linked in a data warehouse.

The DPI's WISEdash Public Portal uses dashboards, or visual collections of graphs and tables, to provide multi-year educational data about Wisconsin schools and students. Data on the portal are redacted and available by school, district, or state. Data can be displayed for multiple years and can also be grouped and filtered by a variety of demographics, including grade level, gender, race/ethnicity, economic status, disability, English proficiency, and migrant status. For more information, visit the Wisconsin DPI’s website.

Contact: Media.Inquiries@dpi.wi.gov | |

MADISON — New data published today show Wisconsin’s high school graduation rates increased again in 2024-25, building on the previous year’s historic high, while student attendance rates also continue to improve.

The data, now available on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s WISEdash Public Portal, includes 2025-26 certified enrollment data for public schools, as well as 2024-25 certified data on public school graduation rates, attendance and absenteeism, and more.

For the 2024-25 school year, 92% of Wisconsin high school students graduated on time, marking the highest rate since the four-year adjusted cohort was introduced in 2009-10. The data also shows continued progress in attendance, with overall attendance rising to 92.6% and chronic absenteeism falling to 17.3% — both moving in a positive direction compared to last year.

“This progress is a testament to the tireless work of educators and the support of families and communities across the state,” State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly said. “Our focus is on continuing this momentum and closing remaining gaps so every student can thrive. Building on this progress requires sustained, predictable investment in our public schools so that they have the resources to meet students’ needs.”

Each year, all Wisconsin public school districts and independent charter schools collect information about their students, staff and courses based on federal and state reporting requirements. These datasets are submitted to the DPI and are stored and linked in a data warehouse.

The DPI's WISEdash Public Portal uses dashboards, or visual collections of graphs and tables, to provide multi-year educational data about Wisconsin schools and students. Data on the portal are redacted and available by school, district, or state. Data can be displayed for multiple years and can also be grouped and filtered by a variety of demographics, including grade level, gender, race/ethnicity, economic status, disability, English proficiency, and migrant status. For more information, visit the Wisconsin DPI’s website.

Contact: Media.Inquiries@dpi.wi.gov |

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