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Parker High

3125 Mineral Point Ave, Janesville, WI 53548Janesville School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,250
Students
Total enrolled
94%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 9% vs nat'l
$15,994
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 11% vs nat'l
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 17% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,250 students in grades 09–12 in Janesville, Wisconsin.
11% above average funding
District spends $15,994 per pupil, 11% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Parker High is a very large high in Janesville, Wisconsin, serving grades 09–12 with 1,250 students. The district invests $15,994 per student — 11% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 94% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Parker High

1,250
Total Students
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
51%
Free Lunch
97
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution665 male · 582 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility51%
National avg 52% · 642 students
Student Composition
71%
13%
Asian3%
White71%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black6%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 550702000770

Academic Outcomes at Parker High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
94%
State avg
91%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 65th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 53548

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,994Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,994
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,038
Student Support$3,039
Administration$1,919
Operations$2,399
Other$1,599
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,994 spent per student, an estimated $7,086 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
39%
State government
49.8%
Local (property tax)
39.2%
Federal programs
11.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 94% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Van Buren ElementaryWashington ElementaryKennedy ElementaryMonroe Elementary
+8 more
↓
Middle
Marshall MiddleEdison MiddleFranklin Middle
↓
High School
Craig HighRock River Charter SchoolRock University HighTAGOS Leadership Acad
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyRock County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJanesville School District →
Phone: (608)743-5600
NCES ID: 550702000770
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Janesville seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Janesville School District
High
Craig High
1,522 students · 09–12
● 42 opp37% FRL
Mid
Marshall Middle
733 students · 06–08
● 42 opp46% FRL
Mid
Edison Middle
611 students · 06–08
● 47 opp61% FRL
Mid
Franklin Middle
539 students · 06–08
● 46 opp68% FRL
Elem
Van Buren Elementary
401 students · PK–05
● 47 opp48% FRL
Elem
Washington Elementary
400 students · PK–05
● 46 opp59% FRL
Other
Preschool 4 Janesville
391 students · PK–PK
● 46 opp30% FRL
Elem
Kennedy Elementary
372 students · PK–05
● 47 opp48% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3125 Mineral Point Ave, Janesville, WI 53548
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.