Parker High School

3125 Mineral Point Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,250 students in grades 9-12, Parker 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 12% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,250 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Parker High School's student population of 1,250 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,250 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
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School Rankings

Parker 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 Parker High School is 0.47, 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1755 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Parker High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Parker High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parker High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Parker High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Parker High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Parker High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Parker High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Parker High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Parker High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
71%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Parker High School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Parker High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Parker High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
92%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Parker High School and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Parker High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parker High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parker High School's ranking?
Parker High School is ranked #1755 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Parker High School often compared to?
Parker High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Craig High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parker High School?
The graduation rate of Parker High School is 92%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Parker High School?
1,250 students attend Parker High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Parker High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parker High School?
Parker High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parker High School offer ?
Parker High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parker High School part of?
Parker High School is part of Janesville School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,250 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 92% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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