Serving 125 students in grades 9-12, Prairie Farm High School ranks in the top 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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: 125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Farm High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Prairie Farm High School's student population of 125 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Farm High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Farm High School is 0.10, 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
#884 out of 1991 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
95%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Farm High School's ranking?
Prairie Farm High School is ranked #884 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Prairie Farm High School often compared to?
Prairie Farm High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turtle Lake High School, Barron High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prairie Farm High School?
The graduation rate of Prairie Farm High School is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Prairie Farm High School?
125 students attend Prairie Farm High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Prairie Farm High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Farm High School?
Prairie Farm High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Farm High School offer ?
Prairie Farm High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Farm High School part of?
Prairie Farm High School is part of Prairie Farm Public School District.
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