Onalaska School District

237 2nd Ave S
Onalaska, WI 54650
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Onalaska School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,046 students in Onalaska School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Onalaska School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), 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
6 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
3,046 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
218 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Onalaska School District, which is ranked within the top 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 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WI)
#183 out of 443 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Onalaska   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
39%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Onalaska   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Onalaska   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
96%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Onalaska   School District and public school graduation rate of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.51
# American Indian Students
8 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
411 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
13%
4%
# Hispanic Students
145 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
13%
# Black Students
69 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
2,179 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
72%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
230 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
229
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
196
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
190
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
214
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
184
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
191
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
223
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
228
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
219
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
226
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
228
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
236
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
243
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
239
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,781 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,281 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart display total revenue of Onalaska   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$44 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart display total spending of Onalaska   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,781
$16,747
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Onalaska   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,281
$16,719
This chart display average spending per public school student in Onalaska   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Onalaska School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagle Bluff Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Eagle Bluff Ct
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #22.
Pertzsch Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
524 Main St
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5644
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Northern Hills Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
910 East Ave N
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4542
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #44.
Onalaska Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
711 Quincy St
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5366
Grades: 6-8
| 673 students
Rank: #55.
Onalaska High School
Math: 33% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Hilltopper Pl
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4561
Grades: 9-12
| 946 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Eagle Bluff Ct
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Grades: PK
| 100 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Onalaska School District?
Onalaska School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,046 students.
What is the rank of Onalaska School District?
Onalaska School District is ranked #188 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Onalaska School District?
72% of Onalaska School District students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Onalaska School District?
Onalaska School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Onalaska School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,281 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,046 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in WI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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