Denmark High School (Denmark, Wisconsin)
Denmark High School is a public high school located in Denmark, Wisconsin.
| Denmark High School | |
|---|---|
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 Denmark High School in 2020 | |
| Address | |
450 N. Wall St. , , 54208 | |
| Coordinates | 44.353937°N 87.824184°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Comprehensive Public High School |
| School district | Denmark School District |
| NCES District ID | 5503660 |
| Superintendent | Tony Klaubauf |
| CEEB code | 500520 |
| NCES School ID | 550366000388 |
| Principal | Oran Nehls |
| Staff | 77 |
| Teaching staff | 29.28 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 448 (2017-18)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.30[1] |
| Classes offered | 129 |
| Language | English |
| Hours in school day | 7.25 |
| Color(s) | Purple and gold |
| Song | On, Wisconsin! |
| Athletics conference | WIAA Northeastern Conference |
| Mascot | Viking |
| Nickname | Denmark Vikings |
| Rival | Luxemburg-Casco Spartans |
| Newspaper | Viking Voices |
| Website | denmark |
Academics
In spring 2016, Denmark was named to the Advanced Placement honor roll for high schools for their offerings and increase in students passing.[2]
Demographics
Denmark is 93 percent white, four percent Hispanic, one percent all other races, and two percent of students identify as a part of two or more races.[3]
From 2000–2019, high school enrollment declined 13.6%.[4]
Enrollment at Denmark High School, 2000–2019
Athletics
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The school participates in Division 3 (formerly of Division 2) of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association as a member of the Northeastern Conference (Wisconsin).
Denmark's trap shooting team won the 2018 and 2019 state championships and the boys' spring baseball team, which lost the D2 state final in 2005 against Kenosha St. Joseph in 12 innings.[5]
The boys' basketball team won the 1985 Division B state final.[6]
The softball team won state finals in 1982 (Division B), 1983 (Division B), 1991 (D2), and 1997 (D2).[7]
Extracurricular activities
Denmark High has been noted for a large agriculture presence, especially through FFA.[8]
Notable alumni
References
- "Denmark High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- Zarling, Patti. "Denmark, L-C high schools earn AP recognition". Green-Bay Press Gazette. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- "Denmark High Student Body". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- 2000–2019 enrollment figures come from the Wisconsin DPI Program Statistics Archives, Wisconsin School Free/Reduced Eligibility Data and the Wisconsin DPI School Nutrition Program Statistics reports for school level enrollment and participation data.
- WIAA. "Spring Baseball Champions 1948-2012" (PDF). p. 5. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
- WIAA. "State Boys' Basketball Champions (1916-2012)" (PDF). p. 2. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- WIAA. "WIAA State Softball Champions (1976-2012)" (PDF). p. 1. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- A History of Vocational Agriculture/agribusiness in Wisconsin Secondary Schools, 1900-1976. Department of Public Instruction, Bureau for Career and Manpower Development. 1976. pp. 74, 81.