For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 541 students in Clear Lake School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Clear Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,220 Schools
# Students
541 Students
813,676 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clear Lake School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#302 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.53
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
92%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,697 is higher than the state median of $17,045. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,200 is higher than the state median of $17,017. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,697
$17,045
Spending / Student
$17,200
$17,017
Best Clear Lake School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
135 8th Ave
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2117
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2117
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Clear Lake Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 3rd St Sw
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Gr: 7-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Clear Lake High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 3rd St Sw
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clear Lake School District?
Clear Lake School District manages 3 public schools serving 541 students.
What is the rank of Clear Lake School District?
Clear Lake School District is ranked #313 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Clear Lake School District?
92% of Clear Lake School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clear Lake School District?
Clear Lake School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Clear Lake School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,200 is higher than the state median of $17,017. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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