- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baraboo, WI
Baraboo High
Federal NCES profile for Baraboo High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550081000103
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baraboo High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Baraboo · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Baraboo High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baraboo High ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Baraboo, WI.
School address
District: Baraboo School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550081000103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Baraboo High held near 935 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.6 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 550081000103 · Baraboo, WI High · MID · TRAD
885 enr · 13:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack Young Middle (548 students)
Baraboo High held near 935 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.6 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Baraboo High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Baraboo High
885 students
- Jack Young Mid
Jack Young Middle
548 students
- East Elementar 334
East Elementary
334 students
- Willson Elemen 284
Willson Elementary
284 students
- Al Behrman Ele 278
Al Behrman Elementary
278 students
- Baraboo Early 116
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative
116 students
What this shows Baraboo High reports 885 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baraboo High compares
Baraboo High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 885 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
885
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 47% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,142
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Baraboo High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baraboo School District reports $14,142 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baraboo High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Young Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Al Behrman Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baraboo High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~885 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baraboo High
How many students attend Baraboo High?
Baraboo High has 885 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baraboo, WI. CCD year-over-year: 917 (2022-23) → 935 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baraboo High?
The student-teacher ratio at Baraboo High is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baraboo High?
35.4% of students at Baraboo High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baraboo High?
The largest demographic group at Baraboo High is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Baraboo, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baraboo High?
Baraboo High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baraboo High rank among public schools in Baraboo?
By Resource Investment Index, Baraboo High ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Baraboo, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Baraboo on the city page.
What other schools are in Baraboo School District?
Besides Baraboo High, Baraboo School District also operates Jack Young Middle (548 students), East Elementary (334 students), and Willson Elementary (284 students). See the Baraboo School District district page for the complete list.