Hurley High

www.hurley.k12.wi.us

324 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Hurley High School, located in the rural community of Hurley, Wisconsin, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Iron County region. The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, which reflects the small-town values of the surrounding Northwoods area. As a public institution, it provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the regional workforce, maintaining a strong connection to the local community's culture and traditions.

Beyond its academic offerings, Hurley High School emphasizes student involvement through various extracurricular activities, including athletics—notably its storied football program—and academic clubs. By leveraging its location near the Michigan border, the school fosters a unique sense of community pride. Students at Hurley benefit from a supportive environment where staff prioritize personalized attention, ensuring that the school remains a vital pillar for the academic and social development of the youth in the Hurley School District.

324

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hurley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	303
Hispanic	8
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	4

White
303 (93.5 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.5 %)
Two or More
6 (1.9 %)
American Indian
4 (1.2 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hurley School District
Phone:	(715)561-4900
Website:	http://www.hurley.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 35

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 47

Grade 9 52

Grade 10 42

Grade 11 56

Grade 12 42