Baraboo High School is a public high school in Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States, part of the Baraboo School District. It serves 917 students in grades 9–12 from Baraboo, West Baraboo, North Freedom, and a portion of Lake Delton.
Serving 935 students in grades 9-12, Baraboo 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 935 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Baraboo High School's student population of 935 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
935 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
Baraboo 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 Baraboo High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1532 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
77%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baraboo High School's ranking?
Baraboo High School is ranked #1532 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Baraboo High School often compared to?
Baraboo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reedsburg Area 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 40% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baraboo High School?
The graduation rate of Baraboo High School is 90%, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Baraboo High School?
935 students attend Baraboo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Baraboo High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baraboo High School?
Baraboo High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Baraboo High School offer ?
Baraboo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Baraboo High School part of?
Baraboo High School is part of Baraboo School District.
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