Top Rankings
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 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 321 students in Northwood School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Northwood School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
321 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Northwood School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#340 out of 443 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.51
# American Indian Students
1 Student
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
13%
# Black Students
1 Student
71,409 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
282 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
88%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
18
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
24
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
24
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
21
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
25
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
24
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
23
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
20
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,396 is higher than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,944 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,396
$16,747
Spending / Student
$19,944
$16,719
Best Northwood School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northstar Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: 4-8
| 23 students
Rank: #22.
Northwood High/middle
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: 6-12
| 156 students
Rank: #33.
Northwood Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwood School District?
Northwood School District manages 4 public schools serving 321 students.
What is the rank of Northwood School District?
Northwood School District is ranked #344 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
88% of Northwood School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwood School District?
Northwood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, 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 $19,944 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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