Serving 127 students in grades 9-12, Wausaukee 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wausaukee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Wausaukee High School's student population of 127 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wausaukee 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 Wausaukee High School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1849 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wausaukee High School's ranking?
Wausaukee High School is ranked #1849 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Wausaukee High School often compared to?
Wausaukee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crivitz High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wausaukee High School?
The graduation rate of Wausaukee High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wausaukee High School?
127 students attend Wausaukee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Wausaukee High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wausaukee High School?
Wausaukee High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wausaukee High School offer ?
Wausaukee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wausaukee High School part of?
Wausaukee High School is part of Wausaukee School District.
School Reviews
1 9/22/2020
Professionalism and quality of teachers are extremely low. Academics are not taken seriously. More emphasis unfortunately put on sports.
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