Sauk Prairie High School is a public high school located in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. It is part of the Sauk Prairie School District.
Serving 873 students in grades 9-12, Sauk Prairie 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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: 873 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sauk Prairie High School's student population of 873 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
873 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Rankings
Sauk Prairie High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sauk Prairie High School is 0.30, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1243 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
83%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sauk Prairie Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sauk Prairie High School's ranking?
Sauk Prairie High School is ranked #1243 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Sauk Prairie High School often compared to?
Sauk Prairie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reedsburg Area High School, Baraboo High School, River Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sauk Prairie High School?
The graduation rate of Sauk Prairie High School is 92%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sauk Prairie High School?
873 students attend Sauk Prairie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sauk Prairie High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sauk Prairie High School?
Sauk Prairie High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sauk Prairie High School offer ?
Sauk Prairie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sauk Prairie High School part of?
Sauk Prairie High School is part of Sauk Prairie School District.
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