Badger High School

220 E South St
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,336 students in grades 9-12, Badger High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Badger High School's student population of 1,336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,336 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
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School Rankings

Badger High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Badger High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#1236 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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27%
38%
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36%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
23%
13%
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Black
1%
9%
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White
72%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
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94%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Badger High School's ranking?
Badger High School is ranked #1236 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Badger High School often compared to?
Badger High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Foot High School, Williams Bay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Badger High School?
The graduation rate of Badger High School is 94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Badger High School?
1,336 students attend Badger High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Badger High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Badger High School?
Badger High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Badger High School offer ?
Badger High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Badger High School part of?
Badger High School is part of Lake Geneva-Genoa City UHS School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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