Serving 1,200 students in grades 9-12, Parker 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 16% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than 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 30% 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: 1,200 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parker High School's student population of 1,200 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parker 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 Parker High School is 0.49, 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
#1723 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
14%
13%
Black
6%
9%
White
70%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parker High School's ranking?
Parker High School is ranked #1723 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Parker High School often compared to?
Parker High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Craig High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parker High School?
The graduation rate of Parker High School is 91%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Parker High School?
1,200 students attend Parker High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Parker High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parker High School?
Parker High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parker High School offer ?
Parker High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parker High School part of?
Parker High School is part of Janesville School District.
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