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McFarland High School

#10 in Best Public High Schools in Madison Area
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • McFarland, WI
  • 73 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      B-
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Health & Safety
      C+
    7. Administration
      C
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    McFarland High School is a highly rated, public school located in McFarland, WI. It has 676 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 52% of students are at least proficient in math and 57% in reading.
    Address
    5103 Farwell St
    McFarland, WI 53558
    Telephone
    (608) 838-3166
    Website
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    McFarland High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    57%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    52%
    Average Graduation Rate
    92%
    Average SAT
    1350
    9 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    126 responses
    AP Enrollment
    23%
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    Living in the Area
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      A-
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $79,152
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $939
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $242,600
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    C+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.6 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.6 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 6 responses
    Report
    • Homecoming/Prom Week
      67%
    • Pep Band
      33%

    Students

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    676
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    16%
    90%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.10 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.10 responses
    90%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.10 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    13:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $50,227
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    26.2%
    89%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.9 responses
    89%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.9 responses
    89%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.9 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Expenses Per Student
    $9,178/ year
    National
    $12,239
    75%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.12 responses
    58%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.12 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.12 responses
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    McFarland High School Reviews

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    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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    The teachers are well educated but really only teach according to how the general student learns. If you are a student that doesn't understand material by hearing it once, the teachers are unable to help.
    McFarland high school is a great, clean, and safe building. However, it does not quite have the resources to give kids the opportunity to get as many AP credits as possible. Many students from other schools come to college with 15-20+ AP credits, but at McFarland, the AP offerings are slim and should be expanded.