Waupaca School District

E2325 King Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,015 students in Waupaca School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Waupaca School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
2,015 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Waupaca School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#121 out of 450 school districts
(Top 30%)
47%
39%
44%
38%
53%
44%
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
88%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,236 in this school district is less 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 $14,399 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,236
$17,039
Spending / Student
$14,399
$17,011

Best Waupaca School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chain Exploration Center
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Grades: PK-8
| 133 students
Rank: #22.
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1515 Shoemaker Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4141
Grades: PK-4
| 620 students
Rank: #33.
Waupaca Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1149 Shoemaker Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4140
Grades: 5-8
| 536 students
Rank: #44.
Waupaca High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
E 2325 King Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4131
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
E2325 King Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4121
Grades: PK
| 121 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Waupaca School District?
Waupaca School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,015 students.
What is the rank of Waupaca School District?
Waupaca School District is ranked #125 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Waupaca School District?
88% of Waupaca School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waupaca School District?
Waupaca School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Waupaca School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,399 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,015 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in WI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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