Superior High School is one of two high schools in Superior, Wisconsin, the other being Maranatha Academy. The School District of Superior opened SHS in 1965 as Superior Senior High School to replace East and Central High Schools. Those schools became middle schools, which were both closed and torn down in 2003.
Serving 1,256 students in grades 9-12, Superior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Superior High School's student population of 1,256 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,256 students
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
School Motto
'My student is thriving and happy at SHS. Thank you!'
School Rankings
Superior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Superior High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1380 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
85%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Superior School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sparty The Spartan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Superior High School's ranking?
Superior High School is ranked #1380 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Superior High School often compared to?
Superior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwestern High School, Solon Springs School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Superior High School?
The graduation rate of Superior High School is 94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Superior High School?
1,256 students attend Superior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Superior High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Superior High School?
Superior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Superior High School offer ?
Superior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Superior High School part of?
Superior High School is part of Superior School District.
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