Ashland School District

2000 Beaser Avenue
Ashland, WI 54806
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Ashland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,871 students in Ashland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Ashland School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
1,871 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Ashland School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WI)
#396 out of 443 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Ashland   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
16%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ashland   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ashland   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Ashland   School District and public school graduation rate of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.51
# American Indian Students
355 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
19%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
76 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
13%
# Black Students
13 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,214 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
65%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
206 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
94
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
127
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
112
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
114
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
134
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
125
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
122
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
131
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
152
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
157
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
162
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
158
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
154
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
129
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,824 is higher than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,420 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart display total revenue of Ashland   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$33 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart display total spending of Ashland   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,824
$16,747
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Ashland   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,420
$16,719
This chart display average spending per public school student in Ashland   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Ashland School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marengo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
62408 State Hwy 112
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 278-3286
Grades: PK-5
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
203 11th St E
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7087
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Superior Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Binsfield Rd
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7085
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #44.
Ashland High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Beaser Ave
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7089
Grades: 9-12
| 603 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ashland School District?
Ashland School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,871 students.
What is the rank of Ashland School District?
Ashland School District is ranked #394 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland School District?
65% of Ashland School District students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 11% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Ashland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,420 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,871 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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