Bayfield High

Bayfield High School is a public high school located in Bayfield, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 114 students. The school is part of the Bayfield School District, which is ranked 411 out of 426 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bayfield High has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Wisconsin high schools, with its highest ranking being 314 out of 410 schools in the 2017-2018 school year. Its graduation rates have been inconsistent, ranging from 68.9% to 91.0% over the past few years, and its dropout rates have also been variable, ranging from 1.2% to 2.5%. The school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 17.7% to 60.5% over the past few years, and its test scores, as measured by the Forward Exam and ACT, consistently lag behind the state averages. Bayfield High also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.02% to 59.8% over the past few years.

When comparing Bayfield High to the nearby Ashland High and Washburn High, several interesting observations can be made. Washburn High consistently outperforms Bayfield High in terms of statewide ranking, graduation rates, test scores, and free/reduced lunch rates, while Ashland High, while also struggling in some areas, performs better than Bayfield High in several key metrics. These comparisons suggest that the Bayfield School District may face significant challenges in supporting student success, which could be related to the school's socioeconomic factors and the need for targeted interventions and support programs.