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 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,303 students in Shawano School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Shawano School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more 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
5 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
2,303 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Shawano 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 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#377 out of 443 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.51
# American Indian Students
434 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
19%
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
156 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
13%
# Black Students
12 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,432 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
62%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
242 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
140
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
127
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
129
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
155
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
138
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
144
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
187
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
170
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
210
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
202
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
197
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
213
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,834 is higher than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,572 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,834
$16,747
Spending / Student
$15,572
$16,719
Best Shawano School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shawano Community Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1050 S Union St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2192
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2192
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Brener Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S Union St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2131
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2131
Grades: 3-5
| 422 students
Rank: #33.
Shawano High School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 822 students
Rank: n/an/a
1410 S Waukechon St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Grades: PK-2
| 491 students
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
Grades: PK-2
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shawano School District?
Shawano School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,303 students.
What is the rank of Shawano School District?
Shawano School District is ranked #374 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: 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?
62% of Shawano School District students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% 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 $15,572 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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