Amherst High School
School Overview
Amherst High School is a public school located in Amherst, Wisconsin. It is a school in Tomorrow River School District district.
According to the Wisconsin state assessment result, about 32% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 42% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 337 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 27 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 337 students are attending Amherst High School. By gender, there are 172 and 165 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Amherst High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 52 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 23 | 29 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 52 | 23 | 29 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 27 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Amherst High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. All teachers are certified. 92.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 27 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 27 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 3.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 3.7% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 337 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 1,996 Households |
| Population | 4,945 |
| Male | 2,561 |
| Female | 2,384 |
| Child Population | 1,382 |
| Total Housing Units | 2,277 Units |
| Average House Value | $203,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $736 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.90% |
| Average Household Income | $71,481 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 95.49% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Amherst High School offers 10 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 42 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 97 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Amherst High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 10 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 42 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 16 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 28 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 97 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Tomorrow River School District
In Tomorrow River School District, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.