Serving 300 students in grades 7-12, Shell Lake Junior/senior 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shell Lake Jr/Sr High's attendance zone covers the entire district of Shell Lake, WI, encompassing approximately 156 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 12.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shell Lake Junior/senior High School's student population of 300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
300 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shell Lake Junior/senior 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 Shell Lake Junior/senior High School is 0.17, which is less 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
#1314 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shell Lake Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Shell Lake Junior/senior High School is ranked #1314 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Shell Lake Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Shell Lake Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spooner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shell Lake Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Shell Lake Junior/senior High School is 90%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Shell Lake Junior/senior High School?
300 students attend Shell Lake Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Shell Lake Junior/senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shell Lake Junior/senior High School?
Shell Lake Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shell Lake Junior/senior High School offer ?
Shell Lake Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shell Lake Junior/senior High School part of?
Shell Lake Junior/senior High School is part of Shell Lake School District.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
this is a great school with a lot of great features! their athletics have great coaches and amazing opportunities! The teachers are great at what they do, I have never seen a teacher at that school "Not care". Also with such little of a student pop. there is little to no bullying and everyone gets along. Overall love the school.
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