Serving 1,240 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 36% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,240 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Badger High's attendance zone covers the entire Lake Geneva school district, encompassing approximately 89.8 square miles. The zone is within a typical 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge located 8.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Badger High School's student population of 1,240 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,240 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Badger High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Badger High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1307 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
26%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
70%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
95%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.3%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1307 out of 1,962 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, Elkhorn Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Badger High School?
The graduation rate of Badger High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Badger High School?
1,240 students attend Badger High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Badger High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 16:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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