Home > Wisconsin > Washburn County

Northwood School District

Item: Northwood School District
Rating: 1
Author: Public School Review

N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859-9483

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

Tel: (715) 466-2297

www.northwood.k12.wi.us

Top Rankings

Northwood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Overview

This School District

This State (WI)

# Schools

4 Schools

1,577 Schools

# Students

296 Students

534,515 Students

# Teachers

31 Teachers

40,590 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Northwood School District	Wisconsin
Pre-K	13	73
Kind	19	111
1	19	116
2	25	120
3	16	123
4	26	124
5	23	125
6	20	125
7	18	111
8	28	111
9	26	9
10	21	9
11	20	10
12	22	10

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

Northwood School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 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 80-89% has increased from 80% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (WI)

#409 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Northwood School District
2023	#409
2022	#408
2021	#340
2019	#387
2018	#306
2017	#387
2016	#345
2015	#325
2014	#320
2013	#381
2012	#409

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

21%

40%

View Data

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Northwood School District	Wisconsin
2023	21%	40%
2022	17%	39%
2021	27%	38%
2019	32%	43%
2018	37%	44%
2017	32%	43%
2016	37%	43%
2015	32%	44%
2014	37%	49%
2013	32%	48%
2012	32%	49%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

25-29%

38%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Northwood School District	Wisconsin
2022	27%	38%
2021	32%	39%
2019	27%	41%
2018	37%	43%
2017	32%	45%
2016	32%	44%
2015	52%	52%
2014	37%	37%
2013	32%	37%
2012	27%	36%
2011	82%	83%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

35-39%

44%

View Data

Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Northwood School District	Wisconsin
2022	37%	44%
2021	42%	44%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(21-22)

80-89%

90%

View Data

Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Northwood School District	Wisconsin
2022	84%	90%
2021	69%	87%
2020	90%	89%
2019	80%	88%
2018	84%	88%
2017	80%	87%
2016	80%	86%
2015	90%	87%
2014	80%	87%
2013	80%	87%
2012	90%	87%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19

0.56

View Data

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Northwood School District	Wisconsin
2024	0.26	0.52
2023	0.25	0.52
2022	0.22	0.51
2021	0.25	0.51
2020	0.21	0.50
2019	0.21	0.50
2018	0.18	0.49
2017	0.18	0.49
2016	0.19	0.48
2015	0.27	0.48
2014	0.16	0.46
2013	0.12	0.45
2012	0.13	0.44
2011	0.09	0.44
2010	0.12	0.41
2009	0.08	0.41
2008	0.12	0.39
2007	0.12	0.39
2006	0.07	0.39
2005	0.12	0.38
2004	0.12	0.36
2003	0.10	0.37
2002	0.08	0.35
2001	0.06	0.34
2000	0.08	0.32
1999	0.08	0.30
1998	0.10	0.30
1997	0.10	0.30
1996	0.07	0.29
1995	0.11	0.27
1994	0.13	0.26
1993	0.08	0.26
1992	0.09	0.26
1991	0.11	0.26
1990	0.13	0.25
1989	0.15	0.24
1988	0.10	0.23

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

n/a

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Northwood School District	Wisconsin
2023	1%	1%
2016	1%	2%
2010	2%	2%
2008	2%	1%
2007	2%	2%
2006	2%	2%
2005	3%	2%
2004	4%	2%
2003	4%	3%
2002	2%	2%
2001	2%	2%
2000	4%	2%
1999	4%	1%
1998	5%	1%
1997	5%	1%
1996	3%	1%
1995	4%	1%
1994	6%	1%
1993	4%	1%
1992	4%	1%
1991	4%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Asian

n/a

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2014)
Year	Northwood School District	Wisconsin
2014	1%	4%
2011	1%	4%
2010	1%	4%
2009	1%	4%
2008	1%	4%
2007	1%	4%
1998	1%	3%
1997	1%	3%
1996	1%	3%
1995	1%	3%
1994	1%	2%
1993	1%	2%
1992	1%	2%
1991	1%	2%
1990	1%	2%
1989	1%	2%
1988	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

15%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)
Year	Northwood School District	Wisconsin
2024	7%	14%
2023	6%	14%
2022	6%	13%
2021	7%	13%
2020	5%	13%
2019	5%	13%
2018	4%	12%
2017	4%	12%
2016	5%	11%
2014	4%	10%
2013	4%	10%
2012	4%	10%
2011	2%	9%
2010	2%	8%
2009	1%	8%
2008	1%	8%
2007	1%	7%
2006	1%	6%
2005	1%	6%
2004	1%	6%
2003	1%	5%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

n/a

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2020)
Year	Northwood School District	Wisconsin
2020	1%	9%
2019	1%	9%
2018	1%	9%
2017	1%	9%
2016	1%	9%
2015	3%	10%
2014	1%	10%
2013	1%	10%
2012	2%	10%
2011	1%	10%
2010	1%	10%
2009	2%	10%
2008	2%	10%
2007	2%	10%
2006	1%	10%
2005	2%	10%
2004	1%	10%
2002	1%	10%
2001	1%	10%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

90%

64%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)
Year	Northwood School District	Wisconsin
2024	86%	67%
2023	86%	67%
2022	88%	68%
2021	87%	68%
2020	89%	69%
2019	89%	69%
2018	91%	70%
2017	91%	70%
2016	90%	71%
2015	57%	71%
2014	92%	72%
2013	94%	73%
2012	93%	74%
2011	96%	74%
2010	94%	76%
2009	96%	76%
2008	94%	77%
2007	94%	77%
2006	96%	78%
2005	94%	78%
2004	94%	79%
2003	95%	79%
2002	96%	80%
2001	97%	80%
2000	96%	82%
1999	96%	83%
1998	94%	83%
1997	94%	84%
1996	96%	84%
1995	95%	85%
1994	93%	85%
1993	95%	86%
1992	95%	86%
1991	95%	86%
1990	93%	86%
1989	92%	87%
1988	95%	87%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)
Year	Northwood School District	Wisconsin
2024	7%	5%
2023	7%	5%
2022	6%	5%
2021	6%	5%
2020	5%	4%
2019	5%	4%
2018	4%	3%
2017	4%	3%
2016	3%	3%
2014	2%	2%
2013	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,865 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $21,628 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.

This School District

This State (WI)

Total Revenue

$6 MM

$13,869 MM

View Data

Total Revenues Trends
Year	Northwood School District	Wisconsin
2023	$6 MM	$15 MM
2022	$6 MM	$14 MM
2021	$6 MM	$15 MM
2020	$6 MM	$14 MM
2019	$6 MM	$14 MM
2018	$6 MM	$14 MM
2017	$5 MM	$13 MM
2016	$6 MM	$13 MM
2015	$6 MM	$12 MM
2014	$6 MM	$12 MM
2012	$6 MM	$12 MM
2011	$7 MM	$13 MM
2010	$6 MM	$12 MM
2009	$6 MM	$12 MM
2008	$6 MM	$12 MM
2007	$6 MM	$12 MM
2006	$6 MM	$11 MM
2005	$5 MM	$11 MM
2004	$5 MM	$11 MM
2003	$5 MM	$10 MM
2002	$5 MM	$10 MM
2001	$5 MM	$10 MM
2000	$5 MM	$9 MM
1999	$4 MM	$8 MM
1998	$4 MM	$8 MM
1997	$4 MM	$8 MM
1996	$4 MM	$7 MM
1995	$4 MM	$7 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$6 MM

$13,846 MM

View Data

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Northwood School District	Wisconsin
2023	$6 MM	$15 MM
2022	$6 MM	$14 MM
2021	$6 MM	$15 MM
2020	$6 MM	$14 MM
2019	$6 MM	$14 MM
2018	$5 MM	$14 MM
2017	$5 MM	$13 MM
2016	$6 MM	$13 MM
2015	$6 MM	$12 MM
2014	$5 MM	$12 MM
2012	$6 MM	$12 MM
2011	$6 MM	$13 MM
2010	$6 MM	$12 MM
2009	$6 MM	$12 MM
2008	$5 MM	$11 MM
2007	$5 MM	$11 MM
2006	$5 MM	$11 MM
2005	$5 MM	$11 MM
2004	$5 MM	$10 MM
2003	$5 MM	$10 MM
2002	$4 MM	$10 MM
2001	$6 MM	$10 MM
2000	$4 MM	$10 MM
1999	$4 MM	$9 MM
1998	$4 MM	$9 MM
1997	$4 MM	$8 MM
1996	$4 MM	$8 MM
1995	$7 MM	$7 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$18,865

$17,189

View Data

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Northwood School District	Wisconsin
2023	$17,840	$17,787
2022	$17,630	$16,879
2021	$17,783	$18,324
2020	$17,630	$16,879
2018	$16,173	$16,046
2017	$17,450	$15,634
2016	$16,382	$15,217
2015	$31,512	$13,583
2014	$16,557	$13,907
2012	$17,588	$13,331
2011	$17,511	$14,085
2010	$16,319	$13,583
2009	$15,017	$12,827
2008	$13,860	$12,886
2007	$13,252	$12,505
2006	$12,440	$12,012
2005	$10,859	$11,868
2004	$11,340	$11,167
2003	$11,728	$10,285
2002	$11,837	$9,947
2001	$11,434	$9,720
2000	$12,135	$8,956
1999	$10,406	$8,375
1998	$9,985	$7,873
1997	$9,789	$7,459
1995	$10,927	$6,949
1992	$8,176	$6,103
1990	$7,614	$5,330

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$21,628

$17,161

View Data

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Northwood School District	Wisconsin
2023	$20,454	$17,030
2022	$17,489	$16,633
2021	$20,389	$17,545
2020	$17,489	$16,633
2018	$16,029	$16,563
2017	$17,246	$15,583
2016	$15,845	$15,045
2015	$27,852	$13,316
2014	$14,261	$13,867
2012	$15,223	$12,958
2011	$15,832	$13,726
2010	$14,423	$13,316
2009	$13,175	$12,642
2008	$12,554	$12,234
2007	$12,192	$11,794
2006	$11,337	$11,428
2005	$10,119	$11,296
2004	$11,629	$10,661
2003	$10,621	$10,162
2002	$11,079	$9,911
2001	$15,340	$9,632
2000	$9,803	$9,400
1999	$9,549	$9,088
1998	$9,631	$8,599
1997	$9,702	$8,007
1995	$20,325	$6,987
1992	$7,721	$6,313
1990	$6,944	$5,403

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Northwood School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Northstar Community Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297

Gr: PK-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Rank: #22.

Northwood Elementary School

Charter School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297

Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #33.

Northwood High/middle

Charter School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297

Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: n/an/a

Northwood Virtual Charter School

Charter School

Add to Compare

N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297

Gr: PK-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Recent Articles

June 04, 2026

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?

Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.

June 04, 2026

The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026

Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.

June 04, 2026

Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update

Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 296 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
: 80-89% (Btm 50% in WI)
: Bottom 50%
: 21% (Btm 50%)
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Quick Links

School Search Tools:

Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 75

Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 82

Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 88

Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 94

Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 100

Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 106

Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 112

Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 123

School by Type (WI):