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McFarland High School

#10 in Best Public High Schools in Madison Area
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Mcfarland, WI
  • 70 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A
  2. Diversity
    B-
  3. Teachers
    A-
  4. College Prep
    B+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B
  6. Health & Safety
    B
  7. Administration
    B-
  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 695 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 62% of students are at least proficient in math and 62% 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
62%
Percent Proficient - Math
62%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1410
5 responses
Average ACT
27
92 responses
AP Enrollment
15%
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Living in the Area
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Crime & Safety
    B
  2. Diversity
    B-
  3. Cost of Living
    B
  4. Good for Families
    A
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$78,009
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$929
National
$949
Median Home Value
$243,000
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B
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
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  • 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
695
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
15:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$50,175
Teachers in First/Second Year
11.6%
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
High
Expenses Per Student
$8,975/ 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 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.
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Model UN is awesome. It is where students who have an interest in foreign affairs to join. Students get to travel to various locations out of state where they congregate with students from other schools (sometimes worldwide.) It's an awesome opportunity to meet great, passionate and fun people. More people should join!

DECA is great. It is where students who are interested in business or the marketing world to join. Students get to go through nationals and get rewarded for their achievements made. This is also where students can just have some fun and go to sport games together with the teacher in charge. You also get to travel outside of Madison for meetings. I would say this club is the most popular here.

Ambassadors is extremely powerful. It is where anyone can join; anyone with an interest of volunteering. This is where students can help their community and give back. At the end, all your hours get totaled up and if it is high enough you can earn an award in front of the whole school. This club is the second popular rank, although, some students do lack in commitment and need to come in more often.

The list goes on. But those three are just the most important ones here I believe that WILL make an impact on a person's life. Model UN teaches students about the world, and how to speak up for your beliefs and to stand up in front of the most powerful people. DECA teaches students how to market what you love and works on social bonding. Lastly, Ambassadors teaches students to give back and be thankful for what you have. Whatever happens after I graduate, I hope McFarland High keeps these three in tact and never remove them from this school. Students WILL miss out on some great experience. Thank you.
Most teachers go above and beyond for students. There are certain exceptions, but the current administration goes above and beyond to ensure that respect goes both ways between students and teachers.