McFarland High School

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McFarland High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5103 Farwell St,  McFarland, WI
Mcfarland School District
3.8
4.0
727 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
James G Hickey
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
680
Verbal
660
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
72.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
374:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.5%
Female
45.5%
White
80.7%
Two or more races
7.3%
Hispanic
5.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.4%
Black
1.9%
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-Madison 167 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 86 Students
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 78 Students
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse 70 Students
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 68 Students
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 57 Students
Madison Area Technical College 52 Students
University of Iowa 34 Students
Michigan State University 32 Students
Northwestern University 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 42 Students
Marketing 38 Students
Business 34 Students
Biology 34 Students
Finance 33 Students
Nursing 32 Students
Accounting 23 Students
Political Science and Government 19 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 19 Students
Computer Science 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 70 Reviews
5.0 Alum
9/9/2020
McFarland High School provides excellent opportunities no matter what your aspirations are. Whether it's music, athletics, academics, business, or trade careers, McFarland school district all that it can to help you achieve your goals.
1.0 Freshman
4/4/2017
this school is absolutely terrible. they don't do anything about bullying. they take serious subjects like they're nothing and not serious subjects serious. almost all the students are rude and unaware of the "real world".
4.0 Niche User
7/7/2016
Growing up in McFarland, it's easy to have a really great time because you know everyone. From my experience, there aren't too many cliques and if you put yourself out there you can get along fine with just about everyone.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
2.0 student
9/6/2019
Coming from a student it is a great school, but could offer students more freedom within the school. They keep adding restrictions that are making students feel controlled and sheltered. Schools are here to guide students into the rest of their lives but here we are not learning independence. If thi...
5.0 parent
10/3/2014
My four children attended McFarland K through 12th grade. It was an incredible experience, one that prepared them for college and the real world. Many times, my children have stated how much easier college is/was, compared to other students, because of the rigorous classes and how well teachers prep...
5.0 parent
10/6/2012
This school has excellent teachers, a dedicated principal, a challenging academic environment, and good athletic program.

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McFarland High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in McFarland, WI, in the McFarland neighborhood, and is served by the Mcfarland School District in Wisconsin. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 727 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. McFarland High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $535,538. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva), Indian Mound Middle School, Three Angels Christian School, and more. Learn more about what McFarland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McFarland High School.

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