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5 schools in Waupun School District

Wisconsin · 2,166 students · 2 cities

Waupun School District's public schools total 5 across the district, with enrollment of about 2,166 and an average school size near 433.

4-year change in Waupun School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,869
-55 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Waupun School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn WisconsinIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
50.6%#169 of 243N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,166#88 of 290#4,174 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#121 of 290N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.8:1#236 of 290#5,329 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
38.8%#113 of 289#5,669 of 8,164
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 Waupun School District

State test results across the district's 4 scored schools run from School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies at 59.2% proficient to Waupun Area Junior High at 46.6%, a gap of 12.6 points. That is the 103rd widest gap among 113 Wisconsin districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,681 to 1,869 students (up 11%) and from 110 to 127 full-time teachers (up 15%), 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.

About Waupun School District

Waupun School District maintains 5 public schools across Wisconsin, collectively enrolling roughly 2,166 students.

In terms of grade levels, Waupun School District comprises 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 433 in this district, higher than the Wisconsin typical of 370.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,869 students, shrank 3% from the 1,924 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Waupun School District closed 1 school, going from 5 to 4.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Waupun School District discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Waupun School District?
Waupun School District operates 5 public K-12 schools in Wisconsin, serving approximately 2,166 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Waupun School District?
Waupun School District includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Waupun School District?
Waupun Area Junior/Senior High School is the largest public school in Waupun School District by enrollment, with approximately 832 students.
What grade levels does Waupun School District serve?
Waupun School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 5 schools.
What cities does Waupun School District serve?
Waupun School District operates schools in Waupun, Fox Lake across Wisconsin.
Are there charter schools in Waupun School District?
1 of the 5 schools listed under Waupun School District are charter schools.