Wabeno Area School District

4346 Mill Ln
Wabeno, WI 54566
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 389 students in Wabeno Area 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 Wabeno Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (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
2 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
389 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wabeno Area 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#386 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

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

31%
40%

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

20-24%
38%

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

30-34%
44%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

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

(2022-23)
29.2%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.54

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

% American Indian
29%
1%

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

% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
9%
% White
57%
66%

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

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,779 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,874 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$15,725 MM

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

Spending
$9 MM
$15,218 MM

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

Revenue / Student
$26,779
$19,507

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

Spending / Student
$22,874
$18,878

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

Best Wabeno Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wabeno Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4346 Mill Ln
Wabeno, WI 54566
(715) 473-3633
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Wabeno High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4325 N Branch St
Wabeno, WI 54566
(715) 473-5122
Gr: 6-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wabeno Area School District?
Wabeno Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 389 students.
What is the rank of Wabeno Area School District?
Wabeno Area School District is ranked #383 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wabeno Area School District?
57% of Wabeno Area School District students are White, 29% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wabeno Area School District?
Wabeno Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, 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 $22,874 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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