Top Rankings
Ashland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,759 students in Ashland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Ashland School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
1,759 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ashland School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#414 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.54
% American Indian
17%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
68%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,958 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,529 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,958
$17,189
Spending / Student
$18,529
$17,161
Best Ashland School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marengo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
62408 State Hwy 112
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 278-3286
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 278-3286
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Lake Superior Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Binsfield Rd
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7085
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7085
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Ashland High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Beaser Ave
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7089
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7089
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 11th St E
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7087
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7087
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ashland School District?
Ashland School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,759 students.
What is the rank of Ashland School District?
Ashland School District is ranked #405 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland School District?
68% of Ashland School District students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ashland School District?
Ashland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Ashland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,529 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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