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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SUPERIOR SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551467001918

Superior High

2600 Catlin Ave, Superior, WI 54880 · (715) 394-8720 · Douglas County
GRADES 09–12HIGH22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,256 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,256
High
DISTRICT 449 · STATE 475
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
85 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.2:1 · STATE 14.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 42%
Community
1
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
301
Grade 10
292
Grade 11
359
Grade 12
304
Student demographics
White
85%
DISTRICT 82% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
4%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 15%
Black
2%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 9%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Two+
7%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 6%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
50%
Female
50%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,256
-53 (-4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
was 14.6:1
% White
85%
was 89%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Superior High

Set in Superior, Wisconsin, Superior High is a large high school, overseen by Superior School District. It hosts 1,256 students across grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 475 students per school, that is 164% larger than typical.

Within Superior School District, which oversees 9 schools and 4,041 students, Superior High is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Superior High lists that nearly all students (85%) are White; the rest breaks down as 7% multiracial, 4% Hispanic.

In terms of school funding signals, The school currently runs with 85 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.8:1. The state averages about 14.6:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Douglas County indicate median household income runs about $75,099, roughly 28% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Douglas County's 17 public schools (combined enrollment of about 5,519 students), Superior High is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Northern Lights Elementary, around 0.5 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a bedroom-community site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count declined 4%: 1,309 students in 2018 compared to 1,256 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Douglas County at a glance

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Population
44,229
Census ACS
Median income
$75,099
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
5,519 students

Quick facts

School name
Superior High
District
Superior School District
Address
2600 Catlin Ave, Superior, WI 54880
Phone
(715) 394-8720
County
Douglas County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,256
Teachers (FTE)
85
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
551467001918
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Superior High
What is the total enrollment at Superior High?
Superior High enrolls approximately 1,256 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Superior High serve?
Superior High serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Superior High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Superior High is approximately 14.8:1 (85 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Superior High?
At Superior High, the student body is approximately 85% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Superior High in?
Superior High is part of Superior School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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