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4 schools in Sturgeon Bay School District

Wisconsin · 1,013 students · 1 city

Inside Sturgeon Bay School District (Wisconsin), 4 public K-12 schools enroll roughly 1,013 students (around 253 per school).

4-year change in Sturgeon Bay School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,013
+70 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Sturgeon Bay School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn WisconsinIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
65.6%#39 of 243N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,013#178 of 290#6,899 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#168 of 290N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
10.6:1#10 of 290#788 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
45.2%#75 of 289#4,882 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
41.3%#61 of 177#3,872 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Sturgeon Bay School District

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,007 to 1,013 students (up 1%) and from 79 to 96 full-time teachers (up 22%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Sturgeon Bay HighSturgeon BayHigh09-12348
Walker MiddleSturgeon BayMiddle06-08228
Sawyer ElementarySturgeon BayElementaryPK-02223
Sunrise ElementarySturgeon BayElementary03-05214

About Sturgeon Bay School District

Across 4 schools, Sturgeon Bay School District hosts about 1,013 students in Wisconsin. By footprint it is a compact district.

Looking at the level breakdown, Sturgeon Bay School District is built around 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Sturgeon Bay School District runs about 253 students per school, 32% meaningfully below the state mean of roughly 370.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Sturgeon Bay School District has increased 7% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 943 students to 1,013.

On allk12, the community for Sturgeon Bay School District discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Sturgeon Bay School District run?
Sturgeon Bay School District has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,013 students in Wisconsin.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Sturgeon Bay School District?
Sturgeon Bay School District includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Sturgeon Bay School District?
Sturgeon Bay High is the largest public school in Sturgeon Bay School District by enrollment, with approximately 348 students.
What grade levels does Sturgeon Bay School District serve?
Sturgeon Bay School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.