McFarland High

www.mcfarland.k12.wi.us

777 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

McFarland High School, located in McFarland, Wisconsin, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the McFarland School District. Situated on Farwell Street, the school is deeply integrated into the small-town community, focusing on providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with diverse extracurricular opportunities. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and preparation for post-secondary success.

Beyond its core academic programs, McFarland High School places a strong value on student engagement through a variety of athletics, fine arts, and career-focused organizations. The district prides itself on maintaining strong communication with families and community stakeholders to ensure that all students have the resources necessary to excel. By leveraging its suburban setting near Madison, the school strives to provide students with a well-rounded experience that combines the personalized attention of a smaller district with the expansive educational goals required in a modern academic landscape.

777

Total Students

55.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McFarland High
Demographic	Student Count
White	635
Hispanic	39
Black	16
Asian	33
Two or More	52

White
635 (81.9 %)
Two or More
52 (6.7 %)
Hispanic
39 (5.0 %)
Asian
33 (4.3 %)
Black
16 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	McFarland School District
Phone:	(608)838-3166
Website:	http://www.mcfarland.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	777
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 189

Grade 10 187

Grade 11 203

Grade 12 198