Shawano School District

218 County Road B
Shawano, WI 54166-7054
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,157 students in Shawano 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 Shawano School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
2,157 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Shawano School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 444 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#345 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
32%
40%
31%
38%
37%
44%
(22-23)
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.53
% American Indian
18%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
59%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,041 is higher than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,626 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,041
$17,038
Spending / Student
$16,626
$17,011

Best Shawano School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brener Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 S Union St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2131
Grades: 3-5
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Shawano High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 County Road B
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2175
Grades: 9-12
| 770 students
Rank: #33.
Shawano Community Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 S Union St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2192
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: n/an/a
1410 S Waukechon St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Grades: PK-2
| 435 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leads Primary Charter School
Charter School
1410 S Waukechon St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Grades: PK-8
| 85 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Shawano School District?
Shawano School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,157 students.
What is the rank of Shawano School District?
Shawano School District is ranked #346 out of 444 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shawano School District?
59% of Shawano School District students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shawano School District?
Shawano School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Shawano School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,626 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,157 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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