Wausau School District


Summary:

The Wausau School District in Wisconsin serves over 10,000 students across 20 schools, including 14 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district showcases a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with several standout elementary schools like Stettin Elementary, South Mountain Elementary, and Rib Mountain Elementary ranking among the top 10-15% of Wisconsin elementary schools. These high-performing schools boast exceptional test scores, low chronic absenteeism, and relatively low free/reduced lunch rates.

In contrast, some elementary schools like Lincoln Elementary, Franklin Elementary, and Grant Elementary rank in the bottom 20-30% of Wisconsin elementary schools, struggling with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and high free/reduced lunch rates. The district's high schools also show varying performance, with East High boasting a 95.6% graduation rate, while Wausau Area Virtual Education has a lower 80.8% graduation rate.

The data suggests a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the schools serving higher-poverty populations generally underperforming. However, the district also has examples of schools like Hewitt-Texas Elementary that are able to achieve strong results despite serving economically disadvantaged communities. Overall, the Wausau School District presents a complex landscape, with opportunities to learn from the highest-performing schools and implement targeted interventions to support the lower-performing ones.

District Detail

 415 Seymour St
Wausau, WI 54403-6267

 (715) 261-0500

SchoolDigger Rank:
241st of 428 Wisconsin districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 7,783

Primary Schools: 14
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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