Top Rankings
Shawano School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,079 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 32% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
2,079 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shawano 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#348 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.1%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
18%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2008–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
9%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Black
1%
9%
% White
57%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,545 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,274 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$36 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,545
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,274
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Shawano School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brener Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S Union St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2131
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2131
Gr: 3-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Shawano High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 County Road B
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2175
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2175
Gr: 9-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Shawano Community Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1050 S Union St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2192
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2192
Gr: 6-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
1410 S Waukechon St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Gr: PK-2 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Leads Primary Charter School
Charter School
1410 S Waukechon St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Gr: PK-2 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 80:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shawano School District?
Shawano School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,079 students.
What is the rank of Shawano School District?
Shawano School District is ranked #349 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), 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?
57% of Shawano School District students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Shawano School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,274 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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