Wisconsin Schools
There are 2,276 public schools in Wisconsin distributed in 467 school districts. A total of 853,348 students attend Wisconsin schools and 60,296 teachers work for the schools.
By school level, there are 1,132 elementary, 403 middle, 562 high schools, and 179 other type of schools (eg. ungraded, adult education, etc.,).
In addition, 724 private schools are serving students in Wisconsin.
| Number of District | 467 districts |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Public Schools | 2,276 schools |
| By Level | |
| Elementary | 1,132 schools / 397,056 students |
| Middle | 403 schools / 159,122 students |
| High | 562 schools / 239,985 students |
| Other (Ungraded, Adult Education, other) | 179 schools |
| By Category | |
| Traditional | 1,971 schools |
| Charter | 251 schools |
| Magnet | 13 schools |
| Special Education | 3 schools |
| Alternative | 38 schools |
Wisconsin Department of Education
Wisconsin School Districts
In Wisconsin, 467 school districts are serving their students in 2,276 schools. Milwaukee School District is the largest district with 158 schools and 75,747 students.
5225 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI
545 W Dayton St, Madison, WI
3600 52nd St, Kenosha, WI
200 S Broadway, Green Bay, WI
3109 Mount Pleasant St, Racine, WI
Student Population
A total of 829,222 students are attending Wisconsin schools. By gender, there are 427,069 (51.5%) male and 402,153 (51.5%) female students in WI schools.
By race/ethnicity, 595,801 White (71.9%), 77,506 Black (9.3%), and 34,305 Asian (4.1%) students are attending Wisconsin schools.
Performance in Math and Reading
In 2019, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administered the math and reading assessment to representative samples of fourth- and eighth-grade students in the nation, states, and other participating large urban districts. According to the report, 80 percent of students in fourth grade and 76 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above the NAEP basic in Math. For reading assessment, 66 percent of students in fourth grade and 76 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above basic score.
You can read more about the assessment at NAEP report card website for Math and Reading.
| 4th Grade | 8th Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | |
| Math | 80% | 45% | 76% | 41% |
| Reading | 66% | 36% | 76% | 39% |
Advanced Placement Programs
In Wisconsin schools, total 60,207 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 3,168 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 63,887 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Programs | 60,207 | |
| Advanced Placement Math | 15,785 | |
| Advanced Placement Science | 14,238 | |
| Advanced Placement Other programs | 49,025 | |
| International BS program | 3,168 | |
| SAT/ACT Participation | 63,887 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 60,268 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in Wisconsin and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 97.8% of teachers are certified. 89.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 60,268 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 58,931 | 97.8% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1,343 | 2.2% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3,291 | 5.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2,893 | 4.8% |
| School counselors | 2,112 | Students per counselor: 404 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 366 | - |
| Security guards | 371 | - |
| Nurses | 489 | - |
| Psychologists | 1,024 | - |
| Social workers | 562 | - |
Public Schools in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, 2,276 public schools are serving 853,348 students. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.
Private Schools in Wisconsin
724 private schools are serving students in Wisconsin. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.