Wonewoc-Union Center School District

The Wonewoc-Union Center School District in Wisconsin operates 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative virtual school. The district as a whole is ranked 306 out of 428 districts in the state and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement across the district.

Among the standout schools, Wonewoc-Center Elementary performs above the state average in several subject areas on the Forward Exam, particularly in 4th grade Social Studies and Science. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and spends more per student than the state average. Wonewoc-Center High maintains a strong 93.3% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average, and has a low dropout rate of 0.8%. However, the Wonewoc-Center Virtual Academy has a concerning 30% dropout rate, significantly higher than the other schools in the district.

Across the district, the schools have a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.86% to 59.06%. Student-teacher ratios are generally low in the traditional schools, but higher at 24:1 in the virtual academy. Spending per student varies, with the high school spending the most at $17,144 per student and the virtual academy spending the least at $5,970 per student. Test scores on the Forward Exam and ACT show a mix of performance, with some grades and subjects exceeding state averages while others fall below.