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Wausau School District

Wisconsin · Public School District
20
Schools
7,899
Students
$16,097
Per-Pupil Spend
+12% nat'l
44.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
89.6%
Graduation Rate
+3.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Wausau School District is a public school district in Wisconsin serving 7,899 students across 20 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools, among them 3 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 89.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,097 is above average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (20)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Horace Mann Middle06–08683
John Muir Middle06–081,006
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East High09–12902
Enrich Excel Achieve Learning AcademyCharter06–1259
West High09–121,446
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Wausau Area Virtual EducationCharterKG–12151
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,097+12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
38%
State
51.1%
Local (property tax)
38.2%
Federal
10.7%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (38%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
7,899
Students
44%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.6%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateWisconsin →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.6% graduation rate — 3.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 20 schools including 3 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wausau School District?
Wausau School District has 20 public schools, serving a total of 7,899 students.
What is the graduation rate for Wausau School District?
The graduation rate is 89.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Wausau School District spend per student?
Wausau School District spends $16,097 per pupil — 12% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Wausau School District?
44% of students in Wausau School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Wausau School District?
Yes — 3 of the 20 schools in Wausau School District are charter schools.
What grade levels does Wausau School District serve?
Wausau School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Wausau School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Wausau School District is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.