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DASD Points of Pride
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- Average class size is 21 at the elementary level and 25 at secondary.
- Our students’ academic performance consistently ranks in the top third in Dane County and Wisconsin.
- Over half of students participate in at least one of 90 available extra- and co-curricular activities.
- DAHS athletic teams have won 54 Badger North Conference Championships since 2000.
- A third of high school seniors participate in co-op or internship programs, and there is extensive community & work experience for students with disabilities.
- There is a strong commitment to professional development for all staff.
- DASD staff have earned numerous awards at the local, state, and national levels.
- There are strong systems that link with local senior citizens, municipal leaders, civic groups, the business community, and the local public library.
- Over 100 stakeholders have attended two community “future search” conferences to help shape the future of education in the DASD.
- The community supports a $290,000 annual budget override for technology.
- Over 1,500 computers and nearly 1,000 mobile learning devices are used throughout the district by students and staff.
- Every building has wireless access.
- All teaching staff have a mobile learning device.
- A 580-seat performing arts center provides a venue for a high quality fine arts program and community programming.
- Through a school-community partnership campaign, significant funds were recently raised to enhance a recent high school stadium renovation project.
- Close proximity to UW-Madison, Madison College (MATC), and other institutions offers unique partnership opportunities.
- DAHS students can earn college credits through several dual credit and advanced placement courses.
- Graduation rate for DeForest Area High School is 97% (compared with 88% for the State of Wisconsin).
- The district’s Standard & Poor’s bond rating is AA+.
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