Serving 702 students in grades 9-12, Shawano 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 702 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shawano High's attendance zone covers the entire Shawano school district, encompassing approximately 166.4 square miles. The zone's typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge located 12.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shawano High School's student population of 702 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
702 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Engage, Empower, Educate, Every Student, Every Day, The Hawk Way
School Rankings
Shawano High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shawano High School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1462 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
15%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shawano High School's ranking?
Shawano High School is ranked #1462 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Shawano High School often compared to?
Shawano High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gresham High School, Menominee Indian High School, Bonduel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shawano High School?
The graduation rate of Shawano High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Shawano High School?
702 students attend Shawano High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Shawano High School students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shawano High School?
Shawano High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shawano High School offer ?
Shawano High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shawano High School part of?
Shawano High School is part of Shawano School District.
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