For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,015 students in Waupaca School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Waupaca School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
2,015 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Waupaca School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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
#121 out of 450 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.53
# American Indian Students
7 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
134 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
13 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,772 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
88%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
132
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
128
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
143
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
142
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
159
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
156
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
130
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
152
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
142
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
151
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
161
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
155
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
138
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,236 in this school district is less 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 $14,399 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,236
$17,039
Spending / Student
$14,399
$17,011
Best Waupaca School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chain Exploration Center
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Grades: PK-8
| 133 students
Rank: #22.
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1515 Shoemaker Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4141
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4141
Grades: PK-4
| 620 students
Rank: #33.
Waupaca Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1149 Shoemaker Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4140
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4140
Grades: 5-8
| 536 students
Rank: #44.
Waupaca High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
E 2325 King Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4131
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4131
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Rank: n/an/a
E2325 King Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4121
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4121
Grades: PK
| 121 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waupaca School District?
Waupaca School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,015 students.
What is the rank of Waupaca School District?
Waupaca School District is ranked #125 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Waupaca School District?
88% of Waupaca School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waupaca School District?
Waupaca School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Waupaca School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,399 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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