Serving 323 students in grades 9-12, Wittenberg-birnamwood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wittenberg-birnamwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Wittenberg-birnamwood High School's student population of 323 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wittenberg-birnamwood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wittenberg-birnamwood High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1034 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
1%
9%
White
82%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wittenberg-birnamwood High School's ranking?
Wittenberg-birnamwood High School is ranked #1034 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Wittenberg-birnamwood High School often compared to?
Wittenberg-birnamwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shawano High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wittenberg-birnamwood High School?
The graduation rate of Wittenberg-birnamwood High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wittenberg-birnamwood High School?
323 students attend Wittenberg-birnamwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Wittenberg-birnamwood High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wittenberg-birnamwood High School?
Wittenberg-birnamwood High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wittenberg-birnamwood High School offer ?
Wittenberg-birnamwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wittenberg-birnamwood High School part of?
Wittenberg-birnamwood High School is part of Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District.
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