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Baraboo High

1201 Draper St, Baraboo, WI 53913 · (608) 355-3940 · Sauk County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL885 STUDENTS
Enrollment
885
High
DISTRICT 289 · STATE 475
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
65 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 14.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 42%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
212
Grade 10
227
Grade 11
224
Grade 12
222
Student demographics
White
77%
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
12%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 15%
Black
2%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 9%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Two+
5%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 6%
Native American
4%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
52%
Female
48%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
885
-58 (-6%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
was 13.2:1
% White
77%
was 86%
% Hispanic
12%
was 7%
% Black
2%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Baraboo High

Baraboo High, a well-populated high school in Baraboo, Wisconsin, run under Baraboo School District, hosts 885 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 86% larger than the state mean of about 475.

Baraboo School District comprises 9 schools with combined enrollment of 2,598 students; Baraboo High is among them.

Demographically, Baraboo High logs that White students make up the majority at 77%; the rest breaks down as 12% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 4% Native American. That is considerably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 87%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Baraboo High has 65 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 14.6:1, putting Baraboo High tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the area at large, census data for Sauk County shows the typical household earns roughly $79,541 per year, roughly 27% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. Across Sauk County's 30 public schools (combined enrollment of about 9,882 students), Baraboo High is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Willson Elementary, roughly 0.2 miles away. 7 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a town-based setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count fell 6%: 943 students in 2018 compared to 885 in 2025. The White share of enrollment declined from 86% to 77% over that span.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Sauk County at a glance

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Population
66,009
Census ACS
Median income
$79,541
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
30
9,882 students

Quick facts

School name
Baraboo High
District
Baraboo School District
Address
1201 Draper St, Baraboo, WI 53913
Phone
(608) 355-3940
County
Sauk County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
885
Teachers (FTE)
65
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
550081000103
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Baraboo High
How many students attend Baraboo High?
Baraboo High enrolls approximately 885 students in grades 09-12.
Is Baraboo High an elementary, middle, or high school?
Baraboo High is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baraboo High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Baraboo High is approximately 13.5:1 (65 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Baraboo High?
Student demographics at Baraboo High are roughly 77% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Baraboo High in?
Baraboo High is part of Baraboo School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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