White Lake School District

405 Bissell St
White Lake, WI 54491
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 172 students in White Lake School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in White Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
172 Students
806,682 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
58,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

White Lake 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#272 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
45%
40%
25-29%
38%
≤20%
44%
(21-22)
≥50%
90%
(2022-23)
24.5%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.54
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
80%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,785 is higher than the state median of $17,193. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,640 is higher than the state median of $17,165. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,785
$17,193
Spending / Student
$18,640
$17,165

Best White Lake School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Lake High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
405 Bissell St
White Lake, WI 54491
(715) 882-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
White Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Bissell St
White Lake, WI 54491
(715) 882-2361
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
White Lake Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Bissell St
White Lake, WI 54491
(715) 882-2361
Gr: 7-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to White Lake School District?
White Lake School District manages 3 public schools serving 172 students.
What is the rank of White Lake School District?
White Lake School District is ranked #337 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in White Lake School District?
80% of White Lake School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of White Lake School District?
White Lake School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is White Lake School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,640 is higher than the state median of $17,165. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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