Serving 1,146 students in grades 9-12, Beaver Dam 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 23% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 1,146 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beaver Dam High School's student population of 1,146 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beaver Dam 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 Beaver Dam High School is 0.42, 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
#1552 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
19%
13%
Black
2%
9%
White
74%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
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 Beaver Dam High School's ranking?
Beaver Dam High School is ranked #1552 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Beaver Dam High School often compared to?
Beaver Dam High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dodgeland High School, Horicon High School, Lomira High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beaver Dam High School?
The graduation rate of Beaver Dam High School is 91%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Beaver Dam High School?
1,146 students attend Beaver Dam High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Beaver Dam High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beaver Dam High School?
Beaver Dam High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beaver Dam High School offer ?
Beaver Dam High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beaver Dam High School part of?
Beaver Dam High School is part of Beaver Dam Unified School District.
School Reviews
4 1/27/2021
I have been very happy with the teachers and principals in BD. We can from southeastern Wisconsin and I feel staff get to know my children better here more than our previous district. All of my kids have had good experiences, and the schools have a ton of variety in courses and experiences.
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