Barron High School

Barron High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1050 E Woodland Ave,  Barron, WI
Barron Area School District
4.2
2.3
312 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kirk Haugestuen
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.6%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
38.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
321:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
48.7%
White
74.2%
Black
9.7%
Hispanic
8.4%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 51 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 39 Students
University of Wisconsin - Stout Polytechnic 33 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 29 Students
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse 21 Students
University of Wisconsin - River Falls 21 Students
Chippewa Valley Technical College 18 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 17 Students
Northwood Technical College 17 Students
Winona State University 16 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 23 Students
Nursing 14 Students
Business 12 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Early Childhood Education 10 Students
Accounting 8 Students
Chemistry 8 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 7 Students
Veterinary Sciences 7 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 13 Reviews
5.0 Alum
5/3/2020
I loved it. Kinda staff that really cared about you. A very fun atmosphere that balanced fun with academics.
5.0 Senior
10/25/2018
The staff in the Barron school district are amazing. All of the teachers are super smart and are knowledgeable on the subject they are teaching. The students are very fortune to have such a great support system of staff backing them up. We also have a great amount of diversity at our school. This allows us to experience different cultures.
5.0 Senior
5/9/2017
Overall a good high school. The school offers college classes which are helpful to students who wish to get credits done before college.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 3 Reviews
5.0 student
8/31/2025
This is a really fun and good school
1.0 student
5/20/2014
The math department is absolutely terrible. I am a student at this school and I am literally sitting in my math class writing this, and not once have I been asked what I am doing on my computer. They refuse to help you when you ask, they favorite the kids that excel, and deny the ones who wish to su...
1.0 student
6/7/2013
The math department is horrible, the teachers will not help when you ask. The work is all "independent" what a JOKE!

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Barron High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Barron, WI, in the Barron neighborhood, and is served by the Barron Area School District in Wisconsin. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 312 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Barron High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average ACT score is 23. The average home value in this area is $209,934. Discover additional schools in the area, like Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin, Abundant Life Academy, Cameron Academy of Virtual Education (C.A.V.E.), and more. Learn more about what Barron has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Barron High School.

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