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Sturgeon Bay School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,013 students in Sturgeon Bay School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Sturgeon Bay School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
1,013 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sturgeon Bay School District, which is ranked within the top 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
15%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
75%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,935 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,500 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 57% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,935
$17,189
Spending / Student
$26,500
$17,161
Best Sturgeon Bay School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walker Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19 N 14th Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2810
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2810
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
390 S 14th Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2815
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2815
Gr: 3-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Sturgeon Bay High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1230 Michigan St
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2800
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
60 Willow Dr
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2818
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2818
Gr: PK-2 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sturgeon Bay School District?
Sturgeon Bay School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,013 students.
What is the rank of Sturgeon Bay School District?
Sturgeon Bay School District is ranked #150 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sturgeon Bay School District?
75% of Sturgeon Bay School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sturgeon Bay School District?
Sturgeon Bay School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Sturgeon Bay School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,500 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 57% over four school years.
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