Top Rankings
Ashland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,764 students in Ashland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Ashland School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
1,764 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Ashland School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#408 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.53
# American Indian Students
331 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
19%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
13 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,174 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
67%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
168 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
96
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
115
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
112
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
122
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
106
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
114
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
124
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
117
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
125
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
124
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
156
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
162
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
153
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
138
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,905 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,476 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,905
$17,039
Spending / Student
$18,476
$17,011
Best Ashland School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marengo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
62408 State Hwy 112
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 278-3286
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 278-3286
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Superior Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Binsfield Rd
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7085
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7085
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #33.
Ashland High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Beaser Ave
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7089
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7089
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
Rank: #44.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 11th St E
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7087
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7087
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ashland School District?
Ashland School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,764 students.
What is the rank of Ashland School District?
Ashland School District is ranked #410 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland School District?
67% of Ashland School District students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ashland School District?
Ashland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Ashland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,476 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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