Barron High School vs. Prairie Farm High School
Should I attend Barron High School or Prairie Farm High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Barron High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Most improved public schools
Prairie Farm High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 342 students in grades 9-12, Barron 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 123 students in grades 9-12, Prairie Farm 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
342 students
123 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1465 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1055 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
≤20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-59%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
93
39
Grade 10 Students
95
35
Grade 11 Students
81
23
Grade 12 Students
73
26
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
4%
% Black
10%
n/a
% White
78%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.38
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
