Barron High

www.barron.k12.wi.us

310 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Barron High School, located in Barron, Wisconsin, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Barron Area School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The campus environment emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in rigorous coursework while developing the critical thinking skills necessary for success in a rapidly changing world.

Beyond the classroom, Barron High School fosters a vibrant school spirit through a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and student-led clubs. These activities are integral to the school’s mission, aiming to build leadership, teamwork, and community engagement among the student body. By bridging academic instruction with meaningful student involvement, Barron High School strives to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to their local and global communities.

310

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barron High
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	26
Black	30
Asian	3
Two or More	16
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
230 (74.4%)
Black
30 (9.7%)
Hispanic
26 (8.4%)
Two or More
16 (5.2%)
Asian
3 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Barron Area School District
Phone:	(715)537-5627
Website:	http://www.barron.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 78

Grade 10 83

Grade 11 77

Grade 12 72