Wisconsin Rapids School District

The Wisconsin Rapids School District operates 11 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district showcases a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with standout institutions like THINK Academy-Together Helping INspire Kids and areas of concern like the low graduation rate and high chronic absenteeism at River Cities High.

The data reveals significant disparities in school performance across the district. THINK Academy and the elementary schools of Woodside and Howe stand out with consistently high rankings and strong test scores, while River Cities High struggles with a low graduation rate and high dropout levels. The district's main high school, Lincoln High, maintains a strong 97.2% four-year graduation rate but has seen its overall state ranking decline in recent years.

Across the district, there are significant variations in student demographics and funding, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 29.8% at Grant Elementary to 84.1% at Mead Elementary, and per-student spending ranging from $6,130 at Central Oaks Academy to $16,642 at Grove Elementary. These disparities suggest the district may need to address equity and resource allocation to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.