At a glance
Reported students
1,272
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
99.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
342
Parker High: 1,272 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,199
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97.65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about Parker High
Parker High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Janesville. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Janesville School District. NCES reports 1,272 students for 2024–25.
Among 558 high schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 274 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, close to the Wisconsin median of 13.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.7%). English learners represent 6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Parker High
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 99.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.3%
- Hispanic15.7%
- Black6.2%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
16 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Janesville School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Craig High
High · Grades 09–12
1,400 reported students
Rock River Charter School
High · Grades 09–12
267 reported students
Rock University High
High · Grades 09–12
93 reported students
Marshall Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
747 reported students
Edison Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
587 reported students
Franklin Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
486 reported students
Public schools near Parker High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Middle Middle · Janesville School District | 06–08 | 486 | 0.7 mi |
| Rock River Charter School High · Charter · Janesville School District | 09–12 | 267 | 2 mi |
| Craig High High · Janesville School District | 09–12 | 1,400 | 3.2 mi |
| Rock University High High · Charter · Janesville School District | 09–12 | 93 | 6.8 mi |
| Milton High High · Milton School District | 09–12 | 1,057 | 8.3 mi |
| Turner High High · Beloit Turner School District | 09–12 | 459 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Parker High
What grades does Parker High serve?
Parker High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Janesville School District.
How many students attend Parker High?
Parker High reported 1,272 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,199 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Parker High?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 1,272 students and 99.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 13.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Parker High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Parker High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Janesville School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Parker High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Parker High in?
Parker High is part of Janesville School District, based in Janesville, WI, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Parker High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Franklin Middle (0.7 mi), Rock River Charter School (2 mi), Craig High (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.