Summary:
The city of Barron, Wisconsin is home to a single high school, Barron High, which serves students in grades 9-12. While the school has a slightly above-average four-year graduation rate of 91.0%, it struggles with lower-than-average test scores, particularly in English Language Arts where only 19.72% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 48.62%. Additionally, Barron High has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%, which is higher than the state average.
One notable factor is the high percentage of students, 52.24%, who receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite this, the school has a low student-teacher ratio of 11.6, suggesting that students may have access to more individualized attention and support. However, this does not seem to be translating into higher academic achievement, as the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 364 out of 415 schools in 2022-2023 to 377 out of 431 schools in 2023-2024.
Overall, the data suggests that Barron Area School District may need to focus on improving academic outcomes for students at Barron High, particularly in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to the school's underperformance, such as high levels of economic disadvantage, should be a priority for the district.
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