Serving 119 students in grades 9-12, Bayfield 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% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bayfield High's attendance zone covers the entire Bayfield school district, encompassing approximately 157.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.9 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 12 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bayfield High School's student population of 119 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bayfield 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 Bayfield High School is 0.46, 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
#1713 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
72%
1%
Hispanic
8%
14%
White
11%
66%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayfield High School's ranking?
Bayfield High School is ranked #1713 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Bayfield High School often compared to?
Bayfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washburn High School, Drummond High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bayfield High School?
The graduation rate of Bayfield High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Bayfield High School?
119 students attend Bayfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Bayfield High School students are American Indian, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bayfield High School?
Bayfield High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bayfield High School offer ?
Bayfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bayfield High School part of?
Bayfield High School is part of Bayfield School District.
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