Top 5 Best Washburn County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 942 students in Washburn County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Washburn County, WI are Birchwood High School, Northwood High/middle and Spooner High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washburn County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Washburn County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Washburn County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spooner High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Washburn County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birchwood High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
Northwood High/middle
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: 6-12
| 156 students
Rank: #33.
Spooner High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 County Highway A
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2172
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Shell Lake Junior/senior High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
271 Highway 63
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7814
Grades: 7-12
| 308 students
Rank: n/an/a
Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School
Charter School
201 E Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bobcat Virtual Academy
Charter School
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK-12
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwood Virtual Charter School
Charter School
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: PK-12
| 5 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Washburn County, WI

Washburn County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
201 East Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Grades: PK-6
| 23 students
300 S Wilson Street
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK
| n/a students
801 Cty Hwy A
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
801 County Highway A
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Washburn County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Washburn County, WI include Birchwood High School, Northwood High/middle and Spooner High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washburn County, WI?
7 public high schools are located in Washburn County, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in Washburn County, WI?
Washburn County, WI public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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