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Big Foot High

Summary:

Big Foot High is a public high school located in Walworth, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 456 students. The school is part of the Big Foot Union High School School District, which is ranked 328 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Big Foot High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin high schools, with its performance on standardized tests below the state average. For example, in 2023-2024, only 36.27% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 42.37%. Compared to nearby schools like Elkhorn Area High and Badger High, Big Foot High generally underperforms in subjects like Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Mathematics. However, the school has maintained a high 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 97.2% to 100% over the past 5 years, and a low dropout rate, ranging from 0.0% to 0.6%.

Big Foot High has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 34.21% to 41.24% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past 3 years, which is higher than the nearby schools like Burlington High (28.57%) and Elkhorn Area High (32.75%). Additionally, the school has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.8% in 2018-2019 to 20.1% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools like Elkhorn Area High (2.4%) and Badger High (26.3%).


Detail:

Public 9-12

 401 Devils Ln
       Walworth, WI  53184

(262) 275-2116

District: Big Foot Union High School School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
268th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,720 Help


Feeder schools for Big Foot High:

Elementary:    Fontana Elementary
    Reek Elementary
    Sharon Community
    Walworth Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  456

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.0%
Hispanic:
22.8%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Big Foot High ranks worse than 62.2% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.07. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Big Foot High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73%), Hispanic (22.8%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Big Foot High is 13.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Big Foot High is $14,720.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Big Foot High:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Foot High 268th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Big Foot High in the ranking list.)

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Big Foot Union High School School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Foot Union High School School District 328th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Big Foot High

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Rank History for all students at Big Foot High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.30 90th 275 67.3%
2006 61.45 148th 292 49.3%
2007 67.11 112th 281 60.1%
2008 67.72 140th 437 68.0%
2009 53.02 277th 438 36.8%
2010 64.17 188th 450 58.2%
2011 54.88 273rd 445 38.7%
2012 41.98 350th 452 22.6%
2013 34.21 373rd 457 18.4%
2014 47.20 307th 462 33.5%
2015 39.91 366th 466 21.5%
2016 38.82 275th 408 32.6%
2017 39.77 250th 410 39.0%
2018 50.14 199th 410 51.5%
2019 53.20 182nd 400 54.5%
2021 31.49 278th 390 28.7%
2022 43.91 208th 391 46.8%
2023 47.48 216th 415 48.0%
2024 42.07 268th 431 37.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Big Foot High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.65 136th 251 45.8%
2021 38.14 140th 226 38.1%
2023 34.43 202nd 271 25.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Big Foot High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.30 164th 355 53.8%
2019 46.70 188th 343 45.2%
2021 34.79 225th 332 32.2%
2022 31.14 263rd 343 23.3%
2023 33.49 240th 329 27.1%
2024 22.03 299th 353 15.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Big Foot High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.33 158th 373 57.6%
2019 51.86 153rd 354 56.8%
2021 24.61 272nd 334 18.6%
2022 54.00 142nd 347 59.1%
2023 61.87 109th 359 69.6%
2024 55.49 162nd 365 55.6%
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Rank History for White students at Big Foot High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.34 103rd 261 60.5%
2019 53.65 109th 266 59.0%
2021 34.42 175th 266 34.2%
2022 47.16 125th 269 53.5%
2023 51.67 117th 271 56.8%
2024 48.42 159th 300 47.0%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Big Foot High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 395 2 8 8 n/a n/a n/a 0 413
1989 352 1 3 10 n/a n/a n/a 0 366
1990 355 0 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1991 340 1 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1992 371 1 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1993 379 1 6 10 3 n/a n/a 0 399
1994 415 1 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 428
1995 466 3 5 22 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1996 466 3 5 22 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1997 474 1 5 20 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1998 455 4 6 19 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1999 462 5 2 17 1 n/a n/a 0 487
2000 425 5 7 21 1 n/a n/a 0 459
2001 489 1 3 26 5 n/a n/a 0 524
2002 513 1 6 31 2 n/a n/a 0 553
2003 513 1 6 31 2 n/a n/a 0 553
2004 515 5 4 36 3 n/a n/a 0 563
2005 535 6 4 40 2 n/a n/a 0 587
2006 537 6 3 40 3 n/a n/a 0 589
2007 531 7 2 44 1 n/a n/a 0 585
2008 501 7 2 55 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2009 491 9 3 57 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2010 459 10 2 57 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2011 429 6 2 75 1 0 7 0 520
2012 423 5 3 93 1 0 7 0 532
2013 426 5 5 89 1 0 6 0 532
2014 401 6 3 105 1 0 3 0 519
2015 398 5 2 112 0 0 6 0 523
2016 380 2 3 107 1 0 6 0 499
2017 345 3 5 112 4 0 7 0 476
2018 333 5 6 108 4 0 17 0 473
2019 346 8 4 107 5 0 18 0 488
2020 348 2 4 108 2 0 20 0 484
2021 347 2 3 99 3 0 14 0 468
2022 355 4 2 108 1 0 13 0 483
2023 333 6 3 104 0 0 10 0 456

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 Big Foot High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 413 33.6 12.2 3.1
1989 366 32.7 11.1 1.9
1990 369 30.8 11.9 3.3
1991 357 33.5 10.6 5
1992 387 31.9 12.1 3.4
1993 399 36.7 10.9 4.8
1994 428 34.2 12.5 4.4
1995 496 36.0 13.8 9.1
1996 496 36.0 13.8 9.1
1997 500 36.2 13.8 7.8
1998 484 37.0 13.1 7.9
1999 487 38.1 12.8 11.5
2000 459 37.9 12.1 14.6
2001 524 38.3 13.7 14.7
2002 553 36.8 15.0 13.7
2003 553 36.8 15.0 13.7
2004 563 37.5 15.0 14
2005 587 39.4 14.9 n/a
2006 589 41.0 14.4 n/a
2007 585 42.6 13.7 17.9
2008 565 41.4 13.6 18.6
2009 560 31.9 17.6 21.8
2010 528 32.4 16.2 26.9
2011 520 41.3 12.5 29.4
2012 532 43.7 12.1 35.2
2013 532 44.6 11.9 35.9
2014 519 42.2 12.2 36.8
2015 523 n/a n/a 37.5
2016 499 44.0 11.3 38.9
2017 476 44.0 10.8 40.8
2018 473 39.9 11.8 39.1
2019 488 33.8 14.4 40.8
2020 484 32.7 14.7 39.7
2021 468 31.0 15.0 41.2
2022 483 31.1 15.5 39.5
2023 456 32.8 13.8 34.2

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 Big Foot High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 413 33.6 12.2 3.1
1989 366 32.7 11.1 1.9
1990 369 30.8 11.9 3.3
1991 357 33.5 10.6 5
1992 387 31.9 12.1 3.4
1993 399 36.7 10.9 4.8
1994 428 34.2 12.5 4.4
1995 496 36.0 13.8 9.1
1996 496 36.0 13.8 9.1
1997 500 36.2 13.8 7.8
1998 484 37.0 13.1 7.9
1999 487 38.1 12.8 11.5
2000 459 37.9 12.1 14.6
2001 524 38.3 13.7 14.7
2002 553 36.8 15.0 13.7
2003 553 36.8 15.0 13.7
2004 563 37.5 15.0 14
2005 587 39.4 14.9 n/a
2006 589 41.0 14.4 n/a
2007 585 42.6 13.7 17.9
2008 565 41.4 13.6 18.6
2009 560 31.9 17.6 21.8
2010 528 32.4 16.2 26.9
2011 520 41.3 12.5 29.4
2012 532 43.7 12.1 35.2
2013 532 44.6 11.9 35.9
2014 519 42.2 12.2 36.8
2015 523 n/a n/a 37.5
2016 499 44.0 11.3 38.9
2017 476 44.0 10.8 40.8
2018 473 39.9 11.8 39.1
2019 488 33.8 14.4 40.8
2020 484 32.7 14.7 39.7
2021 468 31.0 15.0 41.2
2022 483 31.1 15.5 39.5
2023 456 32.8 13.8 34.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Big Foot High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $384 (2.7%) $13,645 (97.3%) $14,029
2020 $337 (2.3%) $14,573 (97.7%) $14,910
2021 $759 (5.2%) $13,961 (94.8%) $14,720

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Big Foot 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 182nd of 400 High schoolsRanks 216th of 415 High schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Big Foot High)54.349
 5.3%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Big Foot Union High School School District)54.349
 5.3%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Big Foot High)40.238.1
 2.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Big Foot Union High School School District)40.238.1
 2.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Big Foot High)33.327.8
 5.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Big Foot Union High School School District)33.327.8
 5.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Big Foot High)30.435.1
 4.7%
   10th Grade Science (Big Foot Union High School School District)30.435.1
 4.7%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students488456
 6.6%
African American86
 25%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic107104
 2.8%
Pacific Islander00
White346333
 3.8%
Two or More Races1810
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.8%34.2%
 6.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Big Foot High

In the 2022-23 school year, 456 students attended Big Foot High.

Students at Big Foot High are 73% White, 23% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Big Foot High ranks 268th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Big Foot High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fontana Elementary
Elementary : Reek Elementary
Elementary : Sharon Community
Elementary : Walworth Elementary


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