Serving 116 students in grades 9-12, Bayfield 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bayfield High School's student population of 116 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bayfield High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayfield High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1722 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
75%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
15%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayfield High School's ranking?
Bayfield High School is ranked #1722 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Bayfield High School often compared to?
Bayfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washburn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bayfield High School?
The graduation rate of Bayfield High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bayfield High School?
116 students attend Bayfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Bayfield High School students are American Indian, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayfield High School?
Bayfield High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bayfield High School offer ?
Bayfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayfield High School part of?
Bayfield High School is part of Bayfield School District.
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