For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 906 students in Washburn County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Washburn County, WI are Birchwood High School, Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School and Spooner High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washburn County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Washburn County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Washburn County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spooner High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Washburn County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birchwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 E Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
Spooner High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 County Highway A
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2172
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2172
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Shell Lake Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
271 Highway 63
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7814
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7814
Grades: 7-12
| 311 students
Rank: #55.
Northwood High/middle
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: 6-12
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bobcat Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwood Virtual Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: PK-12
| 1 students
Washburn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Birchwood Discovery Center (Closed 2013)
Charter School
201 East Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Grades: PK-6
| 23 students
300 S Wilson Street
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Kaplan Academy Of Wisconsin (Closed 2012)
Charter School
801 Cty Hwy A
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1821 Scribner St
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2174
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2174
Grades: PK
| 54 students
Spooner Area Virtual Education Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
801 County Highway A
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Washburn County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Washburn County, WI include Birchwood High School, Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School and Spooner High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washburn County?
7 public high schools are located in Washburn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washburn County?
Washburn County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Washburn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washburn County include: Shell Lake Junior/senior High School vs. Spooner High School, Spooner High School vs. Shell Lake Junior/senior High School
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