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Wabeno Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 371 students in Wabeno Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Wabeno Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (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
2 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
371 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wabeno Area 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#398 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.53
% American Indian
27%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
59%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,687 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,682 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,687
$17,039
Spending / Student
$20,682
$17,011
Best Wabeno Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wabeno Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4346 Mill Ln
Wabeno, WI 54566
(715) 473-3633
Wabeno, WI 54566
(715) 473-3633
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
Rank: #22.
Wabeno High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4325 N Branch St
Wabeno, WI 54566
(715) 473-5122
Wabeno, WI 54566
(715) 473-5122
Grades: 6-12
| 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wabeno Area School District?
Wabeno Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 371 students.
What is the rank of Wabeno Area School District?
Wabeno Area School District is ranked #412 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wabeno Area School District?
59% of Wabeno Area School District students are White, 27% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wabeno Area School District?
Wabeno Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Wabeno Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,682 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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