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Green Bay Area Public School District

Wisconsin · Public School District
43
Schools
18,903
Students
$18,203
Per-Pupil Spend
+27% nat'l
60.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+8pp vs nat'l
87.5%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Green Bay Area Public School District is a public school district in Wisconsin serving 18,903 students across 43 schools. It includes 28 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high schools, among them 2 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 87.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,203 is above average for a US public school district. 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (43)
Elementary Schools28 schools
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Edison Middle06–081,083
Franklin Middle06–08659
Lombardi Middle06–08703
Washington Middle06–08711
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East High09–121,084
John Dewey Academy of LearningCharter06–12136
Northeast Wisconsin School of InnovationCharter07–12251
Preble High09–122,125
Southwest High09–121,079
West High09–12862
Other Schools5 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,203+27% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
28%
State
56.5%
Local (property tax)
28.3%
Federal
15.2%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
43
Schools
18,903
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.5%
Opportunity Score46/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,203 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 43 schools including 2 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Green Bay Area Public School District?
Green Bay Area Public School District has 43 public schools, serving a total of 18,903 students.
What is the graduation rate for Green Bay Area Public School District?
The graduation rate is 87.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Green Bay Area Public School District spend per student?
Green Bay Area Public School District spends $18,203 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Green Bay Area Public School District?
61% of students in Green Bay Area Public School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Green Bay Area Public School District?
Yes — 2 of the 43 schools in Green Bay Area Public School District are charter schools.
What grade levels does Green Bay Area Public School District serve?
Green Bay Area Public School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Green Bay Area Public School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Green Bay Area Public School District is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.