Top Rankings
Ashland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,871 students in Ashland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Ashland School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,244 Schools
# Students
1,871 Students
826,977 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
59,792 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Ashland School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 448 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#408 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.51
# American Indian Students
355 Students
9,542 Students
% American Indian Students
19%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
34,148 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
76 Students
108,653 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
13%
# Black Students
13 Students
71,366 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,214 Students
562,162 Students
% White Students
65%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
206 Students
40,688 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
94
51,139
# Students in K Grade:
127
54,399
# Students in 1st Grade:
112
54,616
# Students in 2nd Grade:
114
55,282
# Students in 3rd Grade:
134
55,647
# Students in 4th Grade:
125
56,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
122
56,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
131
57,907
# Students in 7th Grade:
152
60,496
# Students in 8th Grade:
157
61,773
# Students in 9th Grade:
162
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
158
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
154
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
129
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,824 is higher than the state median of $16,771. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,420 is higher than the state median of $16,743. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,824
$16,771
Spending / Student
$17,420
$16,743
Best Ashland School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marengo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
62408 State Hwy 112
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 278-3286
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 278-3286
Grades: PK-5
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Superior Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Binsfield Rd
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7085
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7085
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #33.
Ashland High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Beaser Ave
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7089
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7089
Grades: 9-12
| 603 students
Rank: #44.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 11th St E
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7087
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7087
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ashland School District?
Ashland School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,871 students.
What is the rank of Ashland School District?
Ashland School District is ranked #411 out of 448 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland School District?
65% of Ashland School District students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ashland School District?
Ashland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Ashland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,420 is higher than the state median of $16,743. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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