Washburn High

Washburn School District
305 W 4th St
Washburn, WI 54891
198 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Washburn High School, located in the lakeside community of Washburn, Wisconsin, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the School District of Washburn. Situated along the shores of Lake Superior, the school benefits from a tight-knit, small-town environment that emphasizes community involvement, personalized instruction, and a strong connection to the unique geography and culture of the Chequamegon Bay area.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success by offering a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with diverse extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a smaller student body, Washburn High fosters an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in athletics, arts, and community service projects. With a focus on both traditional academic excellence and the development of well-rounded citizens, the school plays a vital role in the social and educational fabric of the Washburn community.
198
Total Students
12.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    156 (78.8 %)
  • American Indian
    18 (9.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (5.1 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (5.1 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Washburn School District
Phone: (715)373-6188
Website: http://www.washburn.k12.wi.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 59
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 9 56
Grade 10 38
Grade 11 51
Grade 12 53
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Ashland High
Ashland School District
626 Students
1900 Beaser Ave
Ashland, WI 54806 (7.1 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th