Is Baraboo High a good school?

Baraboo High ranks 315 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Baraboo High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 917 students attended Baraboo High.

What is the racial makeup of Baraboo High?

Students at Baraboo High are 78% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Baraboo High?

Baraboo High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Al Behrman Elementary Elementary : East Elementary Elementary : North Freedom Elementary Elementary : West Elementary-Kindergarten Center Elementary : Willson Elementary Middle : Jack Young Middle

Baraboo High

Summary:

Baraboo High is a public high school located in Baraboo, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 917 students. The school is part of the Baraboo School District, which is ranked 294 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Baraboo High has maintained relatively high graduation rates, ranging from 89.6% to 94.7% over the past five years, the school has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from a high of 121 out of 462 Wisconsin high schools in 2013-2014 (with a 4-star rating) to its current ranking of 315 out of 431 high schools (with a 1-star rating) in 2023-2024. This decline is concerning, as the school's test scores in subjects like social studies, English language arts, mathematics, and science have consistently been below the state averages. Additionally, Baraboo High has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.3% in 2019-2020 to 29.8% in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Poynette High and Lodi High, Baraboo High is underperforming in several key areas, including statewide rankings, graduation rates, and test scores. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well, while female, male, white, and low socioeconomic status students have struggled. Despite the school's spending per student being on par with nearby schools, the overall academic performance of Baraboo High suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement in the school's instructional practices, curriculum, and support systems for struggling students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1201 Draper St
Baraboo, WI 53913-1299

(608) 355-3940

District: Baraboo School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
315^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,003

Feeder schools for Baraboo High:

Elementary:	Al Behrman Elementary
	East Elementary
	North Freedom Elementary
	West Elementary-Kindergarten Center
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	Willson Elementary
Middle:	Jack Young Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 917

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.8%

Hispanic:

11.9%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Baraboo High ranks worse than 73.1% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.2. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Baraboo High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.8%), Hispanic (11.9%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baraboo High is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare Baraboo High employs 68.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baraboo High is $13,003.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Baraboo High:

SchoolDigger ranks Baraboo High 315^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Baraboo High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

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Baraboo School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Baraboo School District 294^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Baraboo High

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Rank History for all students at Baraboo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	55.47	163^rd	275	40.7%
2005	53.74	187^th	287	34.8%
2006	60.09	160^th	292	45.2%
2007	72.65	74^th	281	73.7%
2008	62.55	185^th	437	57.7%
2009	52.84	278^th	438	36.5%
2010	61.50	210^th	450	53.3%
2011	55.00	271^st	445	39.1%
2012	68.41	137^th	452	69.7%
2013	64.70	145^th	457	68.3%
2014	70.42	121^st	462	73.8%
2015	57.60	252^nd	466	45.9%
2016	54.02	171^st	408	58.1%
2017	58.66	150^th	410	63.4%
2018	51.14	194^th	410	52.7%
2019	58.42	150^th	400	62.5%
2021	44.58	211^th	390	45.9%
2022	34.00	278^th	391	28.9%
2023	21.72	356^th	415	14.2%
2024	33.20	315^th	431	26.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Baraboo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	50.91	19^th	37	48.6%
2023	42.67	32^nd	56	42.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Baraboo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	48.40	118^th	255	53.7%
2019	52.58	104^th	251	58.6%
2021	42.00	127^th	226	43.8%
2022	30.90	196^th	250	21.6%
2023	26.88	221^st	271	18.5%
2024	28.91	255^th	326	21.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Baraboo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	42.19	225^th	355	36.6%
2019	52.52	163^rd	343	52.5%
2021	34.70	226^th	332	31.9%
2022	25.48	286^th	343	16.6%
2023	16.06	298^th	329	9.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Baraboo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	54.16	147^th	373	60.6%
2019	57.03	133^rd	354	62.4%
2021	47.81	173^rd	334	48.2%
2022	40.80	214^th	347	38.3%
2023	25.11	294^th	359	18.1%
2024	33.37	256^th	365	29.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Baraboo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	48.46	34^th	76	55.3%
2019	47.26	43^rd	86	50.0%
2024	40.18	72^nd	119	39.5%

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Rank History for White students at Baraboo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	43.17	142^nd	261	45.6%
2019	52.59	113^th	266	57.5%
2021	37.21	164^th	266	38.3%
2022	30.90	200^th	269	25.7%
2023	16.91	240^th	271	11.4%
2024	26.28	239^th	300	20.3%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Baraboo High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	567	2	5	2	11	n/a	n/a	587
1990	561	3	4	5	11	n/a	n/a	584
1991	554	0	7	4	12	n/a	n/a	577
1992	590	1	9	1	10	n/a	n/a	611
1993	583	0	6	1	13	n/a	n/a	603
1994	559	5	5	3	12	n/a	n/a	584
1995	627	2	1	3	16	n/a	n/a	649
1996	627	2	1	3	16	n/a	n/a	649
1997	662	0	2	3	13	n/a	n/a	680
1998	936	0	0	6	20	n/a	n/a	962
1999	925	0	10	8	12	n/a	n/a	955
2000	955	3	3	13	29	n/a	n/a	1003
2001	975	6	5	14	27	n/a	n/a	1027
2002	982	7	11	13	23	n/a	n/a	1036
2003	982	7	11	13	23	n/a	n/a	1036
2004	991	5	11	15	19	n/a	n/a	1041
2005	970	10	9	17	20	n/a	n/a	1026
2006	968	14	14	18	17	n/a	n/a	1031
2007	942	19	12	25	16	n/a	n/a	1014
2008	932	15	14	30	22	n/a	n/a	1013
2009	935	17	14	36	20	n/a	n/a	1022
2010	923	20	16	41	22	n/a	n/a	1022
2011	938	10	13	34	21	2	18	1036
2012	923	10	12	36	21	1	17	1020
2013	877	10	12	44	27	2	13	985
2014	845	8	11	51	30	4	9	958
2015	864	15	8	55	28	1	8	979
2016	870	8	9	65	31	1	8	992
2017	834	3	9	73	34	1	10	964
2018	811	4	12	70	32	0	14	943
2019	793	7	11	79	26	0	16	932
2020	744	8	9	79	25	0	20	885
2021	743	12	9	89	24	0	31	908
2022	740	13	6	97	33	0	39	928
2023	713	15	7	109	26	0	47	917

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Baraboo High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	587	31.5	18.6	7.2
1990	584	41.7	14.0	7.2
1991	577	41.5	13.9	14.6
1992	611	42.0	14.5	16.4
1993	603	44.7	13.5	17.2
1994	584	43.8	13.3	15.4
1995	649	46.9	13.8	14.6
1996	649	46.9	13.8	14.6
1997	680	47.6	14.3	13.2
1998	962	58.6	16.4	13.7
1999	955	61.4	15.6	20.3
2000	1003	66.1	15.2	18.6
2001	1027	68.9	14.9	17.5
2002	1036	67.5	15.3	9
2003	1036	67.5	15.3	9
2004	1041	68.0	15.3	10.8
2005	1026	65.3	15.7	n/a
2006	1031	67.1	15.4	n/a
2007	1014	63.9	15.9	8.9
2008	1013	66.1	15.3	8.9
2009	1022	65.2	15.7	23.1
2010	1022	65.3	15.6	28.8
2011	1036	65.0	15.9	34
2012	1020	67.2	15.1	32.2
2013	985	68.1	14.4	35.8
2014	958	68.8	13.9	37.5
2015	979	n/a	n/a	34.3
2016	992	72.0	13.7	37
2017	964	71.6	13.4	31.6
2018	943	71.4	13.2	31.8
2019	932	72.5	12.8	39.8
2020	885	70.9	12.4	4.6
2021	908	69.5	13.0	42.3
2022	928	71.4	12.9	39.8
2023	917	68.5	13.3	41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Baraboo High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	587	31.5	18.6	7.2
1990	584	41.7	14.0	7.2
1991	577	41.5	13.9	14.6
1992	611	42.0	14.5	16.4
1993	603	44.7	13.5	17.2
1994	584	43.8	13.3	15.4
1995	649	46.9	13.8	14.6
1996	649	46.9	13.8	14.6
1997	680	47.6	14.3	13.2
1998	962	58.6	16.4	13.7
1999	955	61.4	15.6	20.3
2000	1003	66.1	15.2	18.6
2001	1027	68.9	14.9	17.5
2002	1036	67.5	15.3	9
2003	1036	67.5	15.3	9
2004	1041	68.0	15.3	10.8
2005	1026	65.3	15.7	n/a
2006	1031	67.1	15.4	n/a
2007	1014	63.9	15.9	8.9
2008	1013	66.1	15.3	8.9
2009	1022	65.2	15.7	23.1
2010	1022	65.3	15.6	28.8
2011	1036	65.0	15.9	34
2012	1020	67.2	15.1	32.2
2013	985	68.1	14.4	35.8
2014	958	68.8	13.9	37.5
2015	979	n/a	n/a	34.3
2016	992	72.0	13.7	37
2017	964	71.6	13.4	31.6
2018	943	71.4	13.2	31.8
2019	932	72.5	12.8	39.8
2020	885	70.9	12.4	4.6
2021	908	69.5	13.0	42.3
2022	928	71.4	12.9	39.8
2023	917	68.5	13.3	41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Baraboo High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$255 (2.1%)	$12,110 (97.9%)	$12,365
2020	$207 (1.6%)	$12,838 (98.4%)	$13,044
2021	$321 (2.5%)	$12,682 (97.5%)	$13,003

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Baraboo High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 150^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 356^th of 415 High schools	48.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Baraboo High)	48.7	40.8	7.9%
10th Grade Social Studies (Baraboo School District)	48.7	40.8	7.9%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Baraboo High)	40.9	29	11.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Baraboo School District)	40.9	29	11.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Baraboo High)	37.7	16.6	21.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Baraboo School District)	37.7	16.6	21.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Baraboo High)	35.8	23	12.8%
10th Grade Science (Baraboo School District)	35.8	23	12.8%
10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	32.7	31.7	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	932	917	1.6%
African American	7	15	114.3%
American Indian	26	26
Asian	11	7	36.4%
Hispanic	79	109	38%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	793	713	10.1%
Two or More Races	16	47	193.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.8%	41.5%	1.7%

Schools Near Baraboo High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Baraboo High	Public	9-12	1201 Draper St	Baraboo	53913	Sauk County	Baraboo School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 355-3940	917	69	13.3	41.5%	713 (77.8%)	15 (1.6%)	109 (11.9%)	7 (0.8%)	26 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.1%)	33.2	315^th of 431 public high schools	26.9%		21.7	356^th of 415 public high schools	14.2%	41	47.0	34.9	36.4	34.0	$13,003	$321	$12,682
Wisconsin Dells High	Public	9-12	1501 Brew Farm Rd	Wisconsin Dells	53965	Columbia County	Wisconsin Dells School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 253-1461	603	33	18.2	48.3%	426 (70.6%)	9 (1.5%)	112 (18.6%)	6 (1.0%)	30 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.3%)	62.6	147^th of 431 public high schools	65.9%		48	215^th of 415 public high schools	48.2%	68	53.9	53.1	48.1	44.5	$12,226	$561	$11,665
Sauk Prairie High	Public	9-12	105 9th St	Prairie du Sac	53578	Sauk County	Sauk Prairie School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 643-5900	864	63	13.8	24.9%	733 (84.8%)	7 (0.8%)	97 (11.2%)	7 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.7%)	56.8	179^th of 431 public high schools	58.5%		55.8	174^th of 415 public high schools	58.1%	5	55.1	43.2	46.6	45.9	$12,651	$468	$12,183
Reedsburg Area High	Public	9-12	1100 S Albert Ave	Reedsburg	53959	Sauk County	Reedsburg School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 768-8928	898	61	14.6	39.1%	755 (84.1%)	22 (2.4%)	85 (9.5%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.1%)	63.5	141^st of 431 public high schools	67.3%		49.2	210^th of 415 public high schools	49.4%	69	54.0	51.0	46.5	50.0	$11,554	$424	$11,130
Columbia Correctional Institution	Public	11-12	2925 Columbia Dr	Portage	53901	Columbia County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(608) 742-9100	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lodi High	Public	9-12	1100 Sauk St	Lodi	53555	Columbia County	Lodi School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 592-3853	451	36	12.4	13.5%	411 (91.1%)	3 (0.7%)	22 (4.9%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	76.7	73^rd of 431 public high schools	83.1%		66.9	107^th of 415 public high schools	74.2%	34	45.5	65.2	57.1	64.5	$12,906	$163	$12,742
Portage Academy of Achievement	Public	9-12	2505 New Pinery Rd	Portage	53901	Columbia County	Portage Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 742-2165	25	1	25.0	12.0%	19 (76.0%)	1 (4.0%)	1 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (12.0%)								(n/a)					$11,230	$348	$10,881
Portage High	Public	6-12	301 E Collins St	Portage	53901	Columbia County	Portage Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 742-8545	706	48	14.6	31.7%	597 (84.6%)	10 (1.4%)	69 (9.8%)	6 (0.8%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.7%)	39.7	278^th of 431 public high schools	35.5%		50.2	200^th of 415 public high schools	51.8%	78	45.8	44.3	42.8	29.9	$12,038	$873	$11,164
Poynette High	Public	9-12	108 N Cleveland St	Poynette	53955	Columbia County	Poynette School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 635-4347	307	24	12.8	23.5%	291 (94.8%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	79	64^th of 431 public high schools	85.2%		70.6	97^th of 415 public high schools	76.6%	33	62.5	50.0	53.8	69.7	$12,871	$676	$12,195

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