Black Hawk High

Summary:

Black Hawk High is a public high school located in South Wayne, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 109 students. The school is part of the Black Hawk School District, which is ranked 316 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Black Hawk High has had strong graduation rates in recent years, ranging from 82.1% to 100%, generally higher than nearby schools like Juda High (88.4%) and Monticello High (96.4%). However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, from 8.1% in 2018-2019 to 12.4% in 2022-2023, which is higher than nearby schools like Argyle High (0.0%) and Darlington High (2.6%). Additionally, Black Hawk High's test scores, particularly in mathematics and science, tend to be lower than the state and nearby school averages.

While Black Hawk High has some strengths, such as high graduation rates, it generally underperforms compared to many of the nearby high schools in areas like test scores and chronic absenteeism. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 126 out of 400 high schools in 2018-2019 to 386 out of 431 high schools in 2023-2024, suggests the need for a closer examination of the school's strategies and resources to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

202 E Center St
South Wayne, WI 53587-9509

(608) 439-5371

District: Black Hawk School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
386^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,064

Feeder schools for Black Hawk High:

Elementary:	Black Hawk Elementary
Middle:	Black Hawk Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 112

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.3%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Black Hawk High ranks worse than 89.6% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.02. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Black Hawk High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.3%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Black Hawk High is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare Black Hawk High employs 9.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Black Hawk High is $18,064.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Black Hawk High:

SchoolDigger ranks Black Hawk High 386^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Black Hawk High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

Black Hawk School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Black Hawk School District 316^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Black Hawk High

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Rank History for all students at Black Hawk High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2008	61.50	192^nd	437	56.1%
2009	78.46	50^th	438	88.6%
2010	37.64	377^th	450	16.2%
2011	59.48	231^st	445	48.1%
2012	25.68	404^th	452	10.6%
2013	43.40	328^th	457	28.2%
2014	38.07	357^th	462	22.7%
2015	17.69	427^th	466	8.4%
2016	17.26	372^nd	408	8.8%
2017	47.38	213^th	410	48.0%
2018	27.00	334^th	410	18.5%
2019	63.59	126^th	400	68.5%
2021	37.41	255^th	390	34.6%
2023	45.19	229^th	415	44.8%
2024	19.02	386^th	431	10.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Black Hawk High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.83	205^th	329	37.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Black Hawk High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	42.83	214^th	373	42.6%
2019	32.42	257^th	354	27.4%
2023	49.64	176^th	359	51.0%
2024	21.31	319^th	365	12.6%

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Rank History for White students at Black Hawk High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	15.20	239^th	261	8.4%
2019	48.50	127^th	266	52.3%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Black Hawk High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	196	1	n/a	1	1	n/a	n/a	199
1990	192	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	193
1991	193	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	194
1992	185	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	186
1993	191	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	193
1994	198	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	201
1995	208	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	211
1996	208	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	211
1997	211	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	214
1998	215	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	217
1999	211	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	212
2000	223	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	223
2001	197	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	197
2002	210	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	210
2003	210	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	210
2004	200	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	200
2005	203	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	203
2006	184	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	187
2007	165	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	165
2008	151	0	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	157
2009	145	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	145
2010	138	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	139
2011	144	0	0	1	0	1	0	146
2012	128	0	1	1	0	0	0	130
2013	114	1	0	1	0	0	0	116
2014	110	0	0	0	0	0	1	111
2015	99	0	0	2	0	0	1	102
2016	113	0	0	1	0	0	1	115
2017	101	1	0	2	0	0	1	105
2018	98	0	0	1	0	0	0	99
2019	97	1	0	0	0	0	0	98
2020	88	3	0	0	0	0	1	92
2021	95	4	0	1	0	0	1	101
2022	97	4	0	1	0	0	2	104
2023	104	2	0	2	0	0	1	109
2024	109	0	0	3	0	0	0	112

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Black Hawk High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	199	18.0	11.0	8.5
1990	193	18.0	10.7	8.3
1991	194	17.0	11.4	10.3
1992	186	18.0	10.3	15.6
1993	193	20.4	9.5	18.1
1994	201	19.9	10.1	15.4
1995	211	19.9	10.6	15.2
1996	211	19.9	10.6	15.2
1997	214	19.6	10.9	14.5
1998	217	19.6	11.1	15.2
1999	212	20.1	10.5	24.5
2000	223	20.6	10.8	22.4
2001	197	21.7	9.1	22.8
2002	210	19.2	10.9	19.5
2003	210	19.2	10.9	19.5
2004	200	18.1	11.0	16.5
2005	203	18.1	11.2	n/a
2006	187	18.3	10.2	n/a
2007	165	17.0	9.7	21.8
2008	157	16.1	9.8	23.6
2009	145	15.3	9.5	26.2
2010	139	14.5	9.5	38.1
2011	146	13.6	10.7	43.2
2012	130	13.2	9.8	45.4
2013	116	11.8	9.7	43.1
2014	111	10.8	10.1	38.7
2015	102	n/a	n/a	34.3
2016	115	10.0	11.5	31.3
2017	105	10.2	10.2	27.6
2018	99	10.2	9.6	24.2
2019	98	9.7	10.0	34.7
2020	92	9.9	9.2	37
2021	101	9.9	10.2	38.6
2022	104	8.7	11.9	42.3
2023	109	9.1	11.9	31.2
2024	112	9.9	11.2	38.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Black Hawk High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	199	18.0	11.0	8.5
1990	193	18.0	10.7	8.3
1991	194	17.0	11.4	10.3
1992	186	18.0	10.3	15.6
1993	193	20.4	9.5	18.1
1994	201	19.9	10.1	15.4
1995	211	19.9	10.6	15.2
1996	211	19.9	10.6	15.2
1997	214	19.6	10.9	14.5
1998	217	19.6	11.1	15.2
1999	212	20.1	10.5	24.5
2000	223	20.6	10.8	22.4
2001	197	21.7	9.1	22.8
2002	210	19.2	10.9	19.5
2003	210	19.2	10.9	19.5
2004	200	18.1	11.0	16.5
2005	203	18.1	11.2	n/a
2006	187	18.3	10.2	n/a
2007	165	17.0	9.7	21.8
2008	157	16.1	9.8	23.6
2009	145	15.3	9.5	26.2
2010	139	14.5	9.5	38.1
2011	146	13.6	10.7	43.2
2012	130	13.2	9.8	45.4
2013	116	11.8	9.7	43.1
2014	111	10.8	10.1	38.7
2015	102	n/a	n/a	34.3
2016	115	10.0	11.5	31.3
2017	105	10.2	10.2	27.6
2018	99	10.2	9.6	24.2
2019	98	9.7	10.0	34.7
2020	92	9.9	9.2	37
2021	101	9.9	10.2	38.6
2022	104	8.7	11.9	42.3
2023	109	9.1	11.9	31.2
2024	112	9.9	11.2	38.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Black Hawk High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$546 (3.6%)	$14,605 (96.4%)	$15,151
2020	$699 (4.5%)	$14,784 (95.5%)	$15,482
2021	$595 (3.3%)	$17,469 (96.7%)	$18,064

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Black Hawk High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 126^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 229^th of 415 High schools	23.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Black Hawk High)	47.8	29.2	18.7%
10th Grade Social Studies (Black Hawk School District)	47.8	29.2	18.7%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Black Hawk High)	38.1	26.9	11.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Black Hawk School District)	38.1	26.9	11.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	98	109	11.2%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	97	104	7.2%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.7%	31.2%	3.5%

Schools Near Black Hawk High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Black Hawk High	Public	9-12	202 E Center St	South Wayne	53587	Lafayette County	Black Hawk School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 439-5371	112	10	11.2	38.4%	109 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19	386^th of 431 public high schools	10.4%		45.2	229^th of 415 public high schools	44.8%	157		28.6	23.8								35.7		$18,064	$595	$17,469
Argyle High	Public	9-12	14665 State Road 78	Argyle	53504	Lafayette County	Argyle School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 543-3318	77	10	8.0	36.4%	72 (93.5%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	36.3	301^st of 431 public high schools	30.2%		27.4	327^th of 415 public high schools	21.2%	26			33.3								43.5		$9,303	$535	$8,768
Monroe High	Public	9-12	1600 26th St	Monroe	53566	Green County	Monroe School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 328-7117	710	53	13.3	38.9%	586 (82.5%)	8 (1.1%)	91 (12.8%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.3%)	53	197^th of 431 public high schools	54.3%		37.7	273^rd of 415 public high schools	34.2%	76	47.1	41.9	48.4								47.3		$13,944	$966	$12,979
Darlington High	Public	9-12	11838 Center Hill Rd	Darlington	53530	Lafayette County	Darlington Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 776-4001	257	24	10.9	40.1%	180 (70.0%)	1 (0.4%)	74 (28.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	38.7	284^th of 431 public high schools	34.1%		65.1	123^rd of 415 public high schools	70.4%	161	39.0	32.2	32.2								60.3		$15,002	$553	$14,449
Pecatonica High	Public	6-12	704 Cross St	Blanchardville	53516	Lafayette County	Pecatonica Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 523-4285	214	21	10.1	30.8%	211 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)				72.4	68.6	58.1	82.8	68.6	71.0	74.2	39.3	58.1	$17,856	$975	$16,882
Shullsburg High	Public	9-12	444 N Judgement St	Shullsburg	53586	Lafayette County	Shullsburg School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 965-4427	102	9	11.1	39.2%	87 (85.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.2	289^th of 431 public high schools	32.9%		77.8	65^th of 415 public high schools	84.3%	224	48.3	37.9	34.5								40.9		$14,577	$786	$13,791
Juda High	Public	9-12	N2385 Spring St	Juda	53550	Green County	Juda School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 934-5251	91	10	9.1	54.9%	87 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	26.5	347^th of 431 public high schools	19.5%					(n/a)	45.0	35.0	30.0								28.6		$16,722	$1,105	$15,617
Monticello High	Public	9-12	334 S Main St	Monticello	53570	Green County	Monticello School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 938-4194	88	10	8.5	29.5%	84 (95.5%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	62.4	150^th of 431 public high schools	65.2%		65.5	118^th of 415 public high schools	71.6%	32			46.7								52.4		$15,082	$888	$14,194

Frequently Asked Questions about Black Hawk High

How many students attend Black Hawk High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 112 students attended Black Hawk High.

What schools feed into Black Hawk High?

Black Hawk High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Black Hawk Elementary
Middle : Black Hawk Middle

Is Black Hawk High a good school?

Black Hawk High ranks in the bottom 10.4% of Wisconsin high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Black Hawk High?

Students at Black Hawk High are 97% White, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Black Hawk High in?

Black Hawk School District

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