For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,197 students in Nekoosa 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 Nekoosa School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
6 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
1,197 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nekoosa 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 72% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#401 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Graduation Rate
72%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.8%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2006–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
10%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
9%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% White
83%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,529 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,088 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$21 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$21,529
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,088
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Nekoosa School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nekoosa Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Gr: 6-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Humke Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Section St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8010
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8010
Gr: PK-3 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Alexander Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Gr: 4-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Nekoosa High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nekoosa School District?
Nekoosa School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,197 students.
What is the rank of Nekoosa School District?
Nekoosa School District is ranked #415 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 Nekoosa School District?
83% of Nekoosa School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nekoosa School District?
Nekoosa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Nekoosa School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,088 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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