Serving 1,052 students in grades 9-12, Beaver Dam High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,052 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in WI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Beaver Dam High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beaver Dam High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beaver Dam High School?
The graduation rate of Beaver Dam High School is 91%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Beaver Dam High School?
1,052 students attend Beaver Dam High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Beaver Dam High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beaver Dam High School?
Beaver Dam High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beaver Dam High School offer ?
Beaver Dam High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beaver Dam High School part of?
I have been very happy with the teachers and principals in BD. We can from southeastern Wisconsin and I feel staff get to know my children better here more than our previous district. All of my kids have had good experiences, and the schools have a ton of variety in courses and experiences.
- Posted by Parent - Tony
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,052 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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