Serving 104 students in grades 9-12, Black Hawk 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Black Hawk High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Black Hawk High School's student population of 104 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk High School is 0.13, 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
#1352 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
4%
9%
White
93%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Hawk High School's ranking?
Black Hawk High School is ranked #1352 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Black Hawk High School often compared to?
Black Hawk High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Darlington High School, Benton Elementary School, Benton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Black Hawk High School?
The graduation rate of Black Hawk High School is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Black Hawk High School?
104 students attend Black Hawk High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Black Hawk High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Hawk High School?
Black Hawk High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Black Hawk High School offer ?
Black Hawk High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Black Hawk High School part of?
Black Hawk High School is part of Black Hawk School District.
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