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Grantsburg High

480 E James Ave, Grantsburg, WI 54840 · (715) 463-2531 · Burnett County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL273 STUDENTS
Enrollment
273
High
DISTRICT 385 · STATE 475
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 14.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
103 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
68
Grade 10
65
Grade 11
75
Grade 12
65
Student demographics
White
24088%
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
135%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 15%
Black
10%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 9%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 4%
Two+
187%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
14653%
Female
12747%

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BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
53.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
54.5%
based on WI schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.1pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
273
+16 (+6%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
was 14.9:1
% White
88%
was 89%
% Hispanic
5%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Grantsburg High

Grantsburg High is a four-year high school of tight-knit scale in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, overseen by Grantsburg School District, instructing 273 students in grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 43% below the state mean of about 475.

Grantsburg School District runs 5 schools in total, collectively educating 1,926 students. Grantsburg High is one of those campuses.

On demographics, Grantsburg High lists that 88% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Beyond that, the school records 7% multiracial, 5% Hispanic. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Grantsburg High has 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.0:1. That tracks the state average closely. An estimated 38% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is noticeably below Burnett County's rate of about 53%.

With demographic context factored in, Grantsburg High tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 54.5% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 53.5%.

Across the wider county, Burnett County reports that median household earnings sit near $62,819, about 22% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Burnett County's 10 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,909 students), Grantsburg High is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is iForward, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools. Among the 6 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Grantsburg High ranks 5th on composite proficiency, below the local average of 58.3%.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Grantsburg High's enrollment has increased 6% since 2018, when it stood at 257 (now 273).

On this page, members of the Grantsburg High community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Burnett County at a glance

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Population
16,916
Census ACS
Median income
$62,819
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
2,909 students

Quick facts

School name
Grantsburg High
District
Grantsburg School District
Address
480 E James Ave, Grantsburg, WI 54840
Phone
(715) 463-2531
County
Burnett County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
273
Teachers (FTE)
18
Student–teacher ratio
15.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
103 (38%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
550567000602
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Grantsburg High
What is the total enrollment at Grantsburg High?
Grantsburg High enrolls approximately 273 students in grades 09-12.
Is Grantsburg High an elementary, middle, or high school?
Grantsburg High is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Grantsburg High have?
Grantsburg High employs 18 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Grantsburg High?
At Grantsburg High, the student body is approximately 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Grantsburg High public or private?
Grantsburg High is a public K-12 school, overseen by Grantsburg School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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