Badger Conference member school locations in Wisconsin
The Badger Conference is a high school athletic conference comprising 16 high schools in south-central Wisconsin. Established in 1952, the Badger Conference is a member of the WIAA.
The Badger Conference is a high school athletic conference comprising 16 high schools in south-central Wisconsin. Established in 1952, the Badger Conference is a member of the WIAA.
| Institution | Location | Affiliation | Enrollment | Mascot | Colors | Joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large School Division | ||||||
| Beaver Dam | Beaver Dam, WI | Public | 1124 | Golden Beavers | 2017 | |
| DeForest | DeForest, WI | Public | 1093 | Norskies | 1987 | |
| Fort Atkinson [lower-alpha 1] | Fort Atkinson, WI | Public | 964 | Blackhawks | 1952, 2008 | |
| Milton | Milton, WI | Public | 1059 | Red Hawks | 2008 | |
| Monona Grove | Monona, WI | Public | 1127 | Silver Eagles | 1956 | |
| Oregon | Oregon, WI | Public | 1248 | Panthers | 1977 | |
| Watertown | Watertown, WI | Public | 1170 | Goslings | 2017 | |
| Waunakee | Waunakee, WI | Public | 1309 | Warriors | 1987 | |
| Small School Division | ||||||
| Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | Public | 919 | Thunderbirds | 2001 | |
| Edgewood | Madison, WI | Private, Catholic (Dominican) | 569 | Crusaders | 1999 | |
| McFarland [lower-alpha 2] | McFarland, WI | Public | 774 | Spartans | 2001, 2023 | |
| Mount Horeb | Mount Horeb, WI | Public | 792 | Vikings | 2001 | |
| Portage | Portage, WI | Public | 705 | Warriors | 2001 | |
| Reedsburg | Reedsburg, WI | Public | 897 | Beavers | 2001 | |
| Sauk Prairie | Prairie du Sac, WI | Public | 858 | Eagles | 1977 | |
| Stoughton | Stoughton, WI | Public | 868 | Vikings | 1952 | |
| Institution | Location | Affiliation | Enrollment | Mascot | Colors | Joined | Left | Conference Joined | Current Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgerton | Edgerton, WI | Public | 537 | Crimson Tide | 1952 | 1977 | Rock Valley | ||
| Evansville | Evansville, WI | Public | 507 | Blue Devils | 1952 | 1955 | Madison Suburban | Rock Valley | |
| Jefferson | Jefferson, WI | Public | 604 | Eagles | 1952 | 1977 | Rock Valley | ||
| Lake Mills | Lake Mills, WI | Public | 491 | L-Cats | 1952 | 1955 | Madison Suburban | Capitol | |
| Middleton | Middleton, WI | Public | 2,357 | Cardinals | 1952 | 1994 | Big Eight | ||
| Monroe | Monroe, WI | Public | 742 | Cheesemakers | 1952 | 2023 | Rock Valley | ||
| Wisconsin High | Madison, WI | University of Wisconsin-Madison | N/A | Badger Preps | 1952 | 1964 | Closed in 1964 | ||
| Sun Prairie [lower-alpha 1] | Sun Prairie, WI | Public | 1,329 | Cardinals | 1963 | 1977 | Big Eight | ||
| Verona | Verona, WI | Public | 1,801 | Wildcats | 1994 | 2008 | Big Eight | ||
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