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Oshkosh Area School District

Wisconsin · Public School District
22
Schools
9,149
Students
$18,688
Per-Pupil Spend
+30% nat'l
44.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
91.9%
Graduation Rate
+5.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Oshkosh Area School District is a public school district in Wisconsin serving 9,149 students across 22 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 6 middle, 2 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 91.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,688 is above average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 56/100.

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All Schools (22)
Elementary Schools13 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
E Cook ElementaryKG–05226
Franklin ElementaryKG–05345
Jefferson ElementaryKG–05242
Lakeside ElementaryKG–05243
Merrill ElementaryKG–05242
Oaklawn ElementaryKG–05392
Oakwood ElementaryPK–05409
Read ElementaryKG–05375
Roosevelt ElementaryKG–05240
Shapiro STEM AcademyPK–05202
Traeger ElementaryPK–05439
Washington ElementaryKG–05174
Webster Stanley ElementaryPK–05207
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Accelerated Advanced Learning ProgramCharter04–0860
Merrill Middle06–08453
South Park Middle06–08327
Tipler Middle06–08341
Traeger Middle06–08431
Webster Stanley Middle06–08335
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
North High09–121,265
West High09–121,627
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ready 4 Learning SchoolPK–PK574
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,688+30% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
40%
State
49.1%
Local (property tax)
39.7%
Federal
11.3%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (40%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
9,149
Students
44%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.9%
Opportunity Score56/100
StateWisconsin →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.9% graduation rate — 5.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,688 per pupil — 30% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 22 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oshkosh Area School District?
Oshkosh Area School District has 22 public schools, serving a total of 9,149 students.
What is the graduation rate for Oshkosh Area School District?
The graduation rate is 91.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Oshkosh Area School District spend per student?
Oshkosh Area School District spends $18,688 per pupil — 30% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Oshkosh Area School District?
44% of students in Oshkosh Area School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Oshkosh Area School District?
Yes — 1 of the 22 schools in Oshkosh Area School District is a charter school.
What grade levels does Oshkosh Area School District serve?
Oshkosh Area School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Oshkosh Area School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Oshkosh Area School District is 56/100. 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.