McFarland High School

McFarland High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5103 Farwell St,  McFarland, WI
Mcfarland School District
3.8
4.0
777 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
James G Hickey
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
680
Verbal
670
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
72.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

3
Equity
9
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
374:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.2%
White
81.7%
Two or more races
6.7%
Hispanic
5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.2%
Black
2.1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Wisconsin-Madison 144 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 72 Students
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 69 Students
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 59 Students
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse 58 Students
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 52 Students
Madison Area Technical College 51 Students
University of Iowa 30 Students
Northwestern University 30 Students
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 35 Students
Marketing 32 Students
Biology 31 Students
Business 29 Students
Nursing 27 Students
Finance 26 Students
Accounting 16 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Computer Science 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 73 Reviews
4.0 Parent
8/3/2024
Great small town school. Known for academics and sports. Not a lot of diversity but is improving. I think having the school be a bit more inclusive. Allowing everyone to make their mark in the school.
5.0 Alum
9/9/2020
McFarland High School provides excellent opportunities no matter what your aspirations are. Whether it's music, athletics, academics, business, or trade careers, McFarland school district all that it can to help you achieve your goals.
4.0 Senior
1/30/2019
I like going to McFarland. My teachers genuinely care about my education and will go the distance to make sure I am learning what I am being taught. The school itself is a safe place where bullying doesn't seem very common along with the fact that fights are very rare. There are tons of extra curricular activities to give students a wide range of options to explore their interests.
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4.0 3 Reviews
2.0 student
9/6/2019
Coming from a student it is a great school, but could offer students more freedom within the school. They keep adding restrictions that are making students feel controlled and sheltered. Schools are here to guide students into the rest of their lives but here we are not learning independence. If thi...
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5.0 parent
10/3/2014
My four children attended McFarland K through 12th grade. It was an incredible experience, one that prepared them for college and the real world. Many times, my children have stated how much easier college is/was, compared to other students, because of the rigorous classes and how well teachers prep...
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5.0 parent
10/6/2012
This school has excellent teachers, a dedicated principal, a challenging academic environment, and good athletic program.
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