For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 2,408 students in Barron County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Barron County, WI are Advanced Learning Academy Of Wisconsin, Laker Online and Island City Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barron County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Barron County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Barron County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Barron High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Barron County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Advanced Learning Academy Of Wisconsin
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1050 E Woodland Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Laker Online
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Island City Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5124
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5124
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
North Star Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 S 1st St
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Cameron High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 S 1st St
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Rice Lake High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 S Wisconsin Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-2181
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-2181
Gr: 9-12 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Prairie Farm High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
630 River Ave S
Prairie Farm, WI 54762
(715) 455-1861
Prairie Farm, WI 54762
(715) 455-1861
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Cameron Academy Of Virtual Education
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 S 1st St
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-5611
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-5611
Gr: PK-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Cumberland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5121
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5121
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Chetek-weyerhaeuser High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Knapp St
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-3137
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-3137
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Link2learn Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Knapp St
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-2226
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-2226
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Turtle Lake High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Barron High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1050 E Woodland Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Barron County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
230 Lulu Ave
Almena, WI 54805
(715) 357-3263
Almena, WI 54805
(715) 357-3263
Gr: 3-4 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Barron County Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1107 Heart Island Parkway
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 736-3464
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 736-3464
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
1001 Knapp St
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-3136
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-3136
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Po Box 247
Dallas, WI 54733
(715) 837-1180
Dallas, WI 54733
(715) 837-1180
Gr: PK | 22 students Minority enrollment: 14%
1011 S Main St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-4591
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-4591
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 5%
205 E Orchard Beach Ln
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 434-5437
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 434-5437
Gr: PK | 18 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Island City Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
980 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 522-5122
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 522-5122
Gr: 7-12
980 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5122
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5122
Gr: 7-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
30 Phipps Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-3145
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-3145
Gr: PK-4 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 11%
608 West Marshall
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-5432
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-5432
Gr: PK | 18 students
426 North Wilson Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-7979
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-7979
Gr: 3-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
33 Ann St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8612
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8612
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
1001 Knapp St
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-2226
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-2226
Gr: 6-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
33 Ann St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8612
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8612
Gr: PK-K | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Barron County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Barron County, WI include Advanced Learning Academy Of Wisconsin, Laker Online and Island City Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Barron County?
13 public high schools are located in Barron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barron County?
Barron County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Barron County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Barron County include: Prairie Farm High School vs. Turtle Lake High School, Chetek-weyerhaeuser High School vs. Cameron High School, Cumberland High School vs. Rice Lake High School
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