Barron High School is a public high school located in Barron, Wisconsin. It serves students in groups 9 through 12 and has a student body of 424 students as of the 2018-2019 school year. BHS' athletic teams are known as the Golden Bears.
Serving 312 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barron High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Barron High School's student population of 312 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Barron 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 Barron High School is 0.42, 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
#1690 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
9%
9%
White
75%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Golden Bears
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barron High School's ranking?
Barron High School is ranked #1690 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Barron High School often compared to?
Barron High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rice Lake High School, Turtle Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barron High School?
The graduation rate of Barron High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Barron High School?
312 students attend Barron High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Barron High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barron High School?
Barron High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barron High School offer ?
Barron High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Barron High School part of?
Barron High School is part of Barron Area School District.
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