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Sun Prairie High School

#6 in Best Public High Schools in Madison Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 10-12
  • Sun Prairie, WI
  • 512 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Health & Safety
      B-
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      A+
    9. Food
      B+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      A-
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    Sun Prairie High School is a highly rated, public school located in Sun Prairie, WI. It has 1,702 students in grades 10-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 53% of students are at least proficient in math and 56% in reading.
    Address
    888 Grove St
    Sun Prairie, WI 53590
    Telephone
    (608) 834-6700
    Website
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    Sun Prairie High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    56%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    53%
    Average Graduation Rate
    97%
    Average SAT
    1290
    38 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    439 responses
    AP Enrollment
    36%
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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
    $67,512
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,011
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $216,800
    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
    86%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.51 responses
    Poll
    84%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.51 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 210 responses
    Report
    • Homecoming
      20%
    • Football Games
      17%
    • Prom
      14%
    • Spirit Week
      13%
    • Graduation
      11%
    • Musicals
      6%
    • Pink out for breast cancer
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,702
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    20%
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.56 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.55 responses
    91%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.56 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $63,143
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    10.4%
    68%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.76 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.76 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.76 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $12,663/ year
    National
    $12,239
    91%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.77 responses
    58%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.77 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.77 responses
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    Being able to live in Sun Prairie my whole life, I was able to have a wonderful experience at Sun Prairie High School. This high school is filled with amazing teachers that genuinely cares about helping their students and creating a comfortable atmosphere. The high school constantly tries to create a diverse school by having cultural events, and clubs. They acknowledge problems that students have and desperately try to fix them. Everyone in this school encourages students to head to college or the work force after high school. The school strives to help students become successful; everyone has a different view of becoming successful. Students are able to become successful by having an extra hour to get help, wonderful resources and helpful adults. Overall, Sun Prairie High School is a wonderful place to grow and become successful!
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    Sun Prairie High School offers an unimaginable variety of electives, as well as extracurriculars. Everything SP does, they do 100%. Girls Varsity Cross Country has now won state TWO years in a row! One pretty cool elective is CNA ( Certified Nursing Assistant) which takes you through the process of becoming a nursing assistant. Once through this course, students are eligible to work at nursing homes part-time. SP also has an exceptional theatre program. The Performing Arts Center has professional grade stage lighting and sound equipment, complete with balcony seating. The teachers care about their jobs and are enthusiastic about the classes they teach, which creates a great learning environment.
    Overall I have had a good experience at Sun Prairie. The sports teams are really good and get a lot of support financially and from the community and they were really fun to participate in. The academics are decent. Most of the teachers are kind and willing to help but as every other school but there defiantly are some teachers who aren't the best. There is a wide variety of classes to take, but not a whole lot of outside school opportunities. It is closed campus which I wish was no the case. There is not any work release or free periods. I get where the school district is coming from, when they just want to students to be in school, but sometimes it sucks that the students who really would make a good use of their free time, don't have that opportunity. Overall I have enjoyed my time here and am grateful to have grown up and gone through this school district and lived in this growing community.