For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,016 students in Oconto Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Oconto Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
1,016 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oconto Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#246 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.53
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
90%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,007 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,488 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,007
$17,039
Spending / Student
$16,488
$17,011
Best Oconto Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1717 Superior Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7814
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7814
Grades: 5-12
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Bayshore Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Michigan Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7806
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7806
Grades: 5-8
| 78 students
Rank: #33.
Oconto Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Michigan Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7806
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7806
Grades: 5-8
| 300 students
Rank: #44.
Oconto High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1717 Superior Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7812
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7812
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Rank: #55.
Oconto Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 Scherer Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Grades: PK-4
| 354 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oconto Unified School District?
Oconto Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,016 students.
What is the rank of Oconto Unified School District?
Oconto Unified School District is ranked #239 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Oconto Unified School District?
90% of Oconto Unified School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oconto Unified School District?
Oconto Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Oconto Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,488 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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