Serving 304 students in grades 9-12, Southern Door High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southern Door High School's student population of 304 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
Campus Size
129 acres
School Rankings
Southern Door High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Door High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1078 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
87%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Door High School's ranking?
Southern Door High School is ranked #1078 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Southern Door High School often compared to?
Southern Door High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sturgeon Bay High School, Sevastopol High School, Gibraltar High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Door High School?
The graduation rate of Southern Door High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Southern Door High School?
304 students attend Southern Door High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Southern Door High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern Door High School?
Southern Door High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southern Door High School offer ?
Southern Door High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southern Door High School part of?
Southern Door High School is part of Southern Door County School District.
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