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Shawano High

High School · Shawano School District · Shawano, WI

A high school in Shawano, WI where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

220 County Road B, Shawano, WI 54166

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-25.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation6.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$12,689
Chronic Absenteeism31.8%

Students at Shawano High score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 22% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

41.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Shawano High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,418/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shawano), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,643

Median home value

$169,700

Median rent

$787/mo

College educated

22.2%

Homeownership

72.1%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54166; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
6.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
9 boys'·12 girls'·33 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wolf River Lutheran High SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–120.7 mi27Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Shawano School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$12,689NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Shawano High is listed in Shawano School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Shawano High

Shawano High is a public high school in Shawano, WI, part of Shawano School District, serving approximately 770 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,005 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shawano High

What grades does Shawano High serve?

Shawano High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Shawano High?

Shawano High has an enrollment of approximately 770 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawano High?

The student-teacher ratio at Shawano High is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shawano High rank in WI?

Shawano High ranks #2,005 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Shawano High's MySchoolScout rating?

Shawano High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Shawano High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shawano High has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Shawano High a charter school?

No, Shawano High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Shawano High a Title I school?

No, Shawano High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shawano High?

41.2% of students at Shawano High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
770
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Shawano County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 54166)
16,761
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
45
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 54166; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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