Serving 479 students in grades 9-12, Black River Falls 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Black River Falls High School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
Black River Falls 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 Black River Falls High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1669 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
23%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
66%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Black River Falls High School is ranked #1669 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Black River Falls High School often compared to?
Black River Falls High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High School, Lincoln Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Black River Falls High School?
The graduation rate of Black River Falls High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Black River Falls High School?
479 students attend Black River Falls High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Black River Falls High School students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black River Falls High School?
Black River Falls High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Black River Falls High School offer ?
Black River Falls High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Black River Falls High School part of?
Black River Falls High School is part of Black River Falls School District.
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