Serving 500 students in grades 9-12, Black River Falls 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Black River Falls High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Black River Falls school district, covering approximately 457.8 square miles. Families in the area typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 22.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Black River Falls High School's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
500 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Black River Falls 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 Black River Falls High School is 0.47, 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
#1726 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
19%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black River Falls High School's ranking?
Black River Falls High School is ranked #1726 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Black River Falls High School often compared to?
Black River Falls High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High School, Lincoln Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Black River Falls High School?
The graduation rate of Black River Falls High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Black River Falls High School?
500 students attend Black River Falls High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Black River Falls High School students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Black River Falls High School?
Black River Falls High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Black River Falls High School offer ?
Black River Falls High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Black River Falls High School part of?
Black River Falls High School is part of Black River Falls School District.
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