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Northwood 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 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 296 students in Northwood 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 Northwood School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
4 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
296 Students
806,676 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
58,836 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northwood 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 80-89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#409 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.7%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
90%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,865 is higher than the state median of $17,193. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,628 is higher than the state median of $17,165. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,865
$17,193
Spending / Student
$21,628
$17,165
Best Northwood School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northstar Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Northwood Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Northwood High/middle
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Northwood Virtual Charter School
Charter School
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Gr: PK-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwood School District?
Northwood School District manages 4 public schools serving 296 students.
What is the rank of Northwood School District?
Northwood School District is ranked #419 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 Northwood School District?
90% of Northwood School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwood School District?
Northwood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Northwood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,628 is higher than the state median of $17,165. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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