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Algoma School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 623 students in Algoma 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 Algoma School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
623 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Algoma School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#377 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.1%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
86%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,146 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,687 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$12 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,146
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,687
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Algoma School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Algoma Venture Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Division St
Algoma, WI 54201
(920) 487-7001
Algoma, WI 54201
(920) 487-7001
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Algoma Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
514 Fremont St
Algoma, WI 54201
(920) 487-7001
Algoma, WI 54201
(920) 487-7001
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Algoma High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Division St
Algoma, WI 54201
(920) 487-7001
Algoma, WI 54201
(920) 487-7001
Gr: 7-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Algoma School District?
Algoma School District manages 3 public schools serving 623 students.
What is the rank of Algoma School District?
Algoma School District is ranked #366 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Algoma School District?
86% of Algoma School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Algoma School District?
Algoma School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Algoma School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,687 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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