Serving 348 students in grades 9-12, Sturgeon Bay 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sturgeon Bay High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Sturgeon Bay school district, covering approximately 9.6 square miles in Sturgeon Bay, WI. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 2.8 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sturgeon Bay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sturgeon Bay High School's student population of 348 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
348 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sturgeon Bay 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 Sturgeon Bay High School is 0.36, 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
#1141 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Sturgeon Bay High School's ranking?
Sturgeon Bay High School is ranked #1141 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Sturgeon Bay High School often compared to?
Sturgeon Bay High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Door High School, Sevastopol High School, Gibraltar High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sturgeon Bay High School?
The graduation rate of Sturgeon Bay High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Sturgeon Bay High School?
348 students attend Sturgeon Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Sturgeon Bay High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sturgeon Bay High School?
Sturgeon Bay High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sturgeon Bay High School offer ?
Sturgeon Bay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sturgeon Bay High School part of?
Sturgeon Bay High School is part of Sturgeon Bay School District.
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