Northland Pines School District

The Northland Pines School District in Wisconsin operates 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district serves a diverse population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from less than 30% to over 55% across the different schools.

Within the district, there is a wide range in school performance and ratings. Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center stands out as a top-performing public charter elementary school, ranking 54th out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating. In contrast, School of Options and Applied Research High struggles, with a 1-star rating and high chronic absenteeism rates. Northland Pines High is also a strong performer, ranking 86th out of 431 Wisconsin high schools and earning a 4-star rating.

The district's spending per student varies greatly, with the highest-spending school, Northland Pines Elementary-Land O' Lakes, spending nearly twice as much per student as the lowest-spending school, School of Options and Applied Research High. Overall, the Northland Pines School District has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with some standout successes and areas for improvement.