Prairie Farm High School vs. Barron High School
Should I attend Prairie Farm High School or Barron 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
School
Top Rankings
Prairie Farm High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Barron High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
123 students
342 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1055 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1465 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
39
93
Grade 10 Students
35
95
Grade 11 Students
23
81
Grade 12 Students
26
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
n/a
10%
% White
96%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
