Thorp School District

605 S Clark St
Thorp, WI 54771
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 502 students in Thorp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Thorp School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
502 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Thorp School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#155 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

48%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

39%
38%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

55-59%
44%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
9.9%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.54

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
5%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
9%
% White
92%
66%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,303 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,122 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$15,725 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$11 MM
$15,218 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$22,303
$19,507

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$21,122
$18,878

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Thorp School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thorp Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
605 S Clark St
Thorp, WI 54771
(715) 669-5548
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Thorp High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
605 S Clark St
Thorp, WI 54771
(715) 669-5401
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Thorp School District?
Thorp School District manages 2 public schools serving 502 students.
What is the rank of Thorp School District?
Thorp School District is ranked #158 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Thorp School District?
92% of Thorp School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thorp School District?
Thorp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Thorp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,122 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 502 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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