Sauk Prairie High School

Sauk Prairie High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
105 9th St,  Prairie du Sac, WI
Sauk Prairie School District
3.6
3.7
873 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Chad Harnisch
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
283:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
White
84.8%
Hispanic
11.2%
Two or more races
1.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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 131 Students
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse 66 Students
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 64 Students
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 59 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 58 Students
Madison Area Technical College 45 Students
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh 43 Students
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 42 Students
University of Iowa 41 Students
University of Wisconsin - Platteville 40 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 41 Students
Business 35 Students
Biology 33 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Marketing 23 Students
Finance 18 Students
Education 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Elementary Education 15 Students
Chemistry 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 66 Reviews
4.0 Junior
1/5/2025
Sauk Prairie High School has been a great experience for me as a junior. The school offers a nice balance of challenging academics and extracurricular activities, creating a well-rounded environment for learning. The teachers are mostly dedicated and easy to talk to, with many going the extra mile to provide support and guidance when necessary.
2.0 Senior
1/17/2024
My experience at Sauk Prairie High School has been less than ideal. Overall the school tries to bring a positive vibe. But with any school, there is always people who think they are better than others, or that what the school is trying to do is "stupid." When in reality, all the school is trying to do is help its students
3.0 Junior
6/3/2022
Sauk Prairie High School is a safe and inclusive environment with low academic performance. Sauk's AP or college involvement during high school is staggeringly low and little emphasis is placed on other classes either. Sauk boasts an impressive music program and great facility but still falls short where it really counts, learning.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/28/2021
Great teachers, great atmosphere, great place to create memories and a foundation for success.
4.0 other
3/13/2013
This school has very dedicated teachers and strong extra curriculars Including a nationally recognized Show Choir and sports teams that compete at the state level.
2.0 parent
1/1/2011
While teachers are dedicated and caring, the leadership is lacking in positive direction -- particularly when it comes to students in need of special education services. Additionally, lack of funding has caused reductions in offerings of electives for agriculturally-oriented students.

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Sauk Prairie High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Prairie du Sac, WI, in the Sauk Prairie neighborhood, and is served by the Sauk Prairie School District in Wisconsin. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 873 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Sauk Prairie High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $429,456. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sauk Prairie Middle School, Shoreless Lake School Wisconsin, Grand Avenue Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Prairie du Sac has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sauk Prairie High School.

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