Fewer students are expected to walk through the halls of Madison Metropolitan School District high schools in the next school year.
According to a Wisconsin State Journal report, a decline of about 400 students is expected in high schools for the 2026-2027 school year. Because of the reduced number, the district will have to reduce staffing.
However, student numbers in middle schools are expected to grow.
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This year’s number of students enrolled in the entire district represents a .5% drop from the previous year, with 25,029 attending schools instead of 25,155.
A decrease in students in schools is a statewide trend that has been consistent over the previous five years.
