Serving 928 students in grades 9-12, Baraboo 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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: 928 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Baraboo High School's student population of 928 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
928 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Baraboo High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baraboo High School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1443 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
1%
9%
White
80%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baraboo High School's ranking?
Baraboo High School is ranked #1443 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Baraboo High School often compared to?
Baraboo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reedsburg Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baraboo High School?
The graduation rate of Baraboo High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Baraboo High School?
928 students attend Baraboo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Baraboo High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% 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 Baraboo High School?
Baraboo High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Baraboo High School offer ?
Baraboo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Baraboo High School part of?
Baraboo High School is part of Baraboo School District.
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