For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 527 students in Clear Lake School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Clear Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
527 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clear Lake 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#302 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.9%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
92%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,742 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 $18,890 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$10 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,742
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,890
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Clear Lake School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
135 8th Ave
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2117
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2117
Gr: PK-6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Clear Lake Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 3rd St Sw
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Gr: 7-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Clear Lake High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 3rd St Sw
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clear Lake School District?
Clear Lake School District manages 3 public schools serving 527 students.
What is the rank of Clear Lake School District?
Clear Lake School District is ranked #311 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Clear Lake School District?
92% of Clear Lake School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clear Lake School District?
Clear Lake School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Clear Lake School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,890 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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