Little Wolf High School

515 E 4th St
Manawa, WI 54949
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 205 students in grades 9-12, Little Wolf High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Little Wolf High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Little Wolf High School's student population of 205 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
205 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Little Wolf High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Little Wolf High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1161 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Little Wolf High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Little Wolf High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Little Wolf High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Little Wolf High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Little Wolf High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Little Wolf High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Little Wolf High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
White
93%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Little Wolf High School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Little Wolf High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Little Wolf High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Little Wolf High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Little Wolf High School and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Little Wolf High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Little Wolf High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Wolf High School's ranking?
Little Wolf High School is ranked #1161 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Little Wolf High School often compared to?
Little Wolf High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iola-scandinavia High School, Neenah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Little Wolf High School?
The graduation rate of Little Wolf High School is 90%, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Little Wolf High School?
205 students attend Little Wolf High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Little Wolf High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Wolf High School?
Little Wolf High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Little Wolf High School offer ?
Little Wolf High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Little Wolf High School part of?
Little Wolf High School is part of Manawa School District.

School Reviews

4   2/21/2019
This school is no bad at all, but their could be improvements on the lunches. They are disgusting and we barely get any food. :(
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jay Thomas
5   9/12/2012
Great school for your young adults and perfectly located. low crime rate, great community.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - vinst

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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