Top Rankings
Washington Island School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 53 students in Washington Island School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Washington Island School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
53 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
District Rank
Washington Island School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 448 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 450 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
7%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
13%
# Black Students
n/a
71,409 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
48 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
91%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
2
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
4
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
1
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
2
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
5
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
5
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
8
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
4
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
5
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
5
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,094 is higher than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,981 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$2 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending (20-21)
$2 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$34,094
$16,747
Spending / Student (19-20)
$28,981
$16,719
Best Washington Island School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Island Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
888 Main Rd
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Grades: PK-8
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Island High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
888 Main Rd
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington Island School District?
Washington Island School District manages 2 public schools serving 53 students.
What is the rank of Washington Island School District?
Washington Island School District is ranked #8 out of 448 school districts in Wisconsin (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington Island School District?
91% of Washington Island School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington Island School District?
Washington Island School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Washington Island School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,981 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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