Big Foot High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school located in Wisconsin's South Central Walworth County in the Village of Walworth. A union high school, BFHS operates as a grade 9–12 district with students coming from four K-8 districts.
Serving 437 students in grades 9-12, Big Foot 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Foot High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Big Foot High School's student population of 437 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
437 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
Scarlet, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Big Foot 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 Big Foot High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1462 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
69%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Foot High School's ranking?
Big Foot High School is ranked #1462 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Big Foot High School often compared to?
Big Foot High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Badger High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Foot High School?
The graduation rate of Big Foot High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Big Foot High School?
437 students attend Big Foot High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Big Foot High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Big Foot High School?
Big Foot High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Big Foot High School offer ?
Big Foot High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Big Foot High School part of?
Big Foot High School is part of Big Foot UHS School District.
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