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Shawano County

Wisconsin · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across Wisconsin, 17 sit inside Shawano County, collectively enrolling roughly 4,832 students (9 elementary, 2 middle, and 6 high).

7-year change in Shawano County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,832
+108 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
17
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
17
6 districts
Enrollment
4,832
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,479
Below Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
47.5%
Above Wisconsin avg
Elementary
9
2,446 students
Middle
2
648 students
High
6
1,738 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Shawano School District
2,079 students · 6 districts in Shawano County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Shawano County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
85%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
6%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
68%
Hispanic
7%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
10%
Native American
13%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
46
21.2% under 18

Test scores in Shawano County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Wisconsin state average: 53.1%.

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Tigerton High· 30.4%
  2. Bowler High· 34.2%
  3. Brener Elementary· 35.8%
  4. Bowler Elementary· 36.8%
  5. Gresham High· 38.7%

See all 12 schools in Shawano County ranked by score →

All schools (17)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Shawano HighShawanoHigh09-12702·
Hillcrest Primary SchoolShawanoElementaryPK-02472·
Wittenberg ElementaryWittenbergElementaryPK-08449·
Shawano Community MiddleShawanoMiddle06-08436·
Brener ElementaryShawanoElementary03-05389·
Birnamwood ElementaryBirnamwoodElementaryPK-08359·
Wittenberg-Birnamwood HighWittenbergHigh09-12343·
Bonduel ElementaryBonduelElementaryPK-04288·
Bonduel HighBonduelHigh09-12275·
Bonduel MiddleBonduelMiddle05-08212·
Bowler ElementaryBowlerElementaryPK-06156·
Gresham HighGreshamHigh06-12155·
Bowler HighBowlerHigh07-12138·
Gresham ElementaryGreshamElementaryPK-05132·
Tigerton HighTigertonHigh06-12125·
Tigerton ElementaryTigertonElementaryPK-05121·
LEADS Primary Charter SchoolShawanoElementaryPK-0280·

Cities in Shawano County

Shawano5 schoolsBonduel3 schoolsBowler2 schoolsGresham2 schoolsTigerton2 schoolsWittenberg2 schoolsBirnamwood1 school

About Shawano County

Across the compact Wisconsin county of Shawano County of about 41,039 residents, the public-school footprint covers 17 schools and about 4,832 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $66,479, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%. That income level is 10% lower than the Wisconsin median.

On the school-mix side, Shawano County comprises 9 elementary schools (2,446 students), 2 middle schools (648), and 6 high schools (1,738).

Shawano School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,079 students across Shawano County.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Shawano County has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,724 students to 4,832.

On this page, the community for Shawano County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Shawano County?
There are 17 public K-12 schools in Shawano County, Wisconsin, with a combined enrollment of about 4,832.
How many high schools are in Shawano County?
Shawano County, Wisconsin has 6 public high schools, serving approximately 1,738 students.
How many middle schools are in Shawano County?
Shawano County, Wisconsin has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 648 students.
How many elementary schools are in Shawano County?
Shawano County, Wisconsin has 9 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,446 students.
What is the largest school district in Shawano County?
Shawano School District is the largest school district in Shawano County, serving approximately 2,079 students. The county contains 6 school districts overall.
What is the population of Shawano County?
Shawano County, Wisconsin has a population of approximately 41,039, with a median age of 46. About 21.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Shawano County?
Median household income in Shawano County is $66,479, below the Wisconsin average of $73,469. About 9.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Shawano County?
Approximately 19.1% of adults 25 and older in Shawano County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Shawano County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 47.5% of students in Shawano County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Wisconsin county average of 41.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shawano County schools?
Across Shawano County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.6 to 1.

Shawano County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data