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Wisconsin Rapids School District

Wisconsin · Public School District
12
Schools
4,678
Students
$18,963
Per-Pupil Spend
+32% nat'l
49.5%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
91.5%
Graduation Rate
+5.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Wisconsin Rapids School District is a public school district in Wisconsin serving 4,678 students across 12 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 91.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,963 is above average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Oaks AcademyCharterPK–08116
Grant ElementaryPK–05258
Grove ElementaryPK–05197
Howe ElementaryKG–05338
Mead ElementaryPK–05296
THINK Academy-Together Helping INspire KidsPK–05208
Washington ElementaryPK–05293
Woodside ElementaryPK–05349
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle06–08924
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lincoln High09–121,380
River Cities High09–1286
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
WRPS Four-year-old Kindergarten and PK Early ChildhoodPK–PK233
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,963+32% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
37%
State
52.2%
Local (property tax)
37.2%
Federal
10.6%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (37%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
4,678
Students
50%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.5%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateWisconsin →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.5% graduation rate — 5.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,963 per pupil — 32% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wisconsin Rapids School District?
Wisconsin Rapids School District has 12 public schools, serving a total of 4,678 students.
What is the graduation rate for Wisconsin Rapids School District?
The graduation rate is 91.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Wisconsin Rapids School District spend per student?
Wisconsin Rapids School District spends $18,963 per pupil — 32% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Wisconsin Rapids School District?
50% of students in Wisconsin Rapids School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Wisconsin Rapids School District?
Yes — 1 of the 12 schools in Wisconsin Rapids School District is a charter school.
What grade levels does Wisconsin Rapids School District serve?
Wisconsin Rapids School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Wisconsin Rapids School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Wisconsin Rapids School District is 43/100. 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.