Top Rankings
Tomahawk School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,204 students in Tomahawk School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Tomahawk School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
1,204 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Tomahawk School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 445 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#263 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.52
# American Indian Students
10 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
14 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,128 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
94%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
65
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
87
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
78
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
73
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
91
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
79
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
81
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
86
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
98
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
95
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
95
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
89
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
98
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
89
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,081 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,620 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,081
$16,831
Spending / Student
$17,620
$16,804
Best Tomahawk School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tomahawk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1048 E Kings Rd
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-2126
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-2126
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #22.
Tomahawk Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1048 E Kings Rd
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-5371
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-5371
Grades: 6-8
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Tomahawk High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1048 E Kings Rd
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-2106
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-2106
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tomahawk School District?
Tomahawk School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,204 students.
What is the rank of Tomahawk School District?
Tomahawk School District is ranked #265 out of 445 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tomahawk School District?
94% of Tomahawk School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tomahawk School District?
Tomahawk School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Tomahawk School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,620 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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