Washington Island School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12
Serves Washington.
Students
61
Schools
2
Spent per student
$33,054
WI $16,459
Students per teacher
6:1
What stands out about Washington Island School District
- Math proficiency 7 pts below the state
- Spends 101% more per student than the WI average
- 6 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 27.1% since 2020
Where would my kid go?
The school path for West Ishpeming.
PK–8Aspen Ridge Elementary SchoolN.I.C.E. Community Schools
9–12Westwood High SchoolN.I.C.E. Community Schools
Test scores vs. WI
2020–21Math proficiency30%
State average 37.2% · small group: the state reports 21–39%
Graduation rate 97% at N.I.C.E. Community Schools, which runs the high school (state 82.9%) · class of 2020.
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$33,054 per student · 101% above WI
Spending
Classroom instruction 51%Support & administration 49%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 66%State 22%Federal 12%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
48’20
53’21
62’22
56’23
61’24
Up 27.1% since 2020.
Students
White 90%Hispanic 7%Asian 3%
Schools in the district
2 public schools.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.