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Janesville School District

Wisconsin · Public School District
23
Schools
9,537
Students
$15,994
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
54.8%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Janesville School District is a public school district in Wisconsin serving 9,537 students across 23 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high schools, among them 4 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,994 is above average for a US public school district. 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (23)
Elementary Schools12 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Adams ElementaryPK–05295
Harrison ElementaryPK–05258
Jackson ElementaryPK–05325
Jefferson ElementaryPK–05294
Kennedy ElementaryPK–05372
Lincoln ElementaryPK–05313
Madison ElementaryPK–05329
Monroe ElementaryPK–05354
Roosevelt ElementaryPK–05354
Van Buren ElementaryPK–05401
Washington ElementaryPK–05400
Wilson ElementaryPK–05272
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Edison Middle06–08611
Franklin Middle06–08539
Marshall Middle06–08733
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Craig High09–121,522
Parker High09–121,250
Rock River Charter SchoolCharter06–12249
Rock University HighCharter09–1291
TAGOS Leadership AcadCharter07–1226
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ARISE Virtual AcademyCharterKG–12147
Preschool 4 JanesvillePK–PK391
Youth Services Center04–1211
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,994+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
39%
State
49.8%
Local (property tax)
39.2%
Federal
11.0%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (39%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
9,537
Students
55%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateWisconsin →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 23 schools including 4 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Janesville School District?
Janesville School District has 23 public schools, serving a total of 9,537 students.
What is the graduation rate for Janesville School District?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Janesville School District spend per student?
Janesville School District spends $15,994 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Janesville School District?
55% of students in Janesville School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Janesville School District?
Yes — 4 of the 23 schools in Janesville School District are charter schools.
What grade levels does Janesville School District serve?
Janesville School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Janesville School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Janesville 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.