Oshkosh Area

Oshkosh Area is a mid-sized urban school district in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, serving 9,101 students across 22 schools. The district experienced a slight enrollment decline of 1.1% in the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.0:1 and 761 teachers on staff.

Academic performance metrics show performance below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 46.1% compared to the state average of 55.1%, while reading proficiency is 45.5% versus the state average of 53.0%. The graduation rate of 91.4% is below Wisconsin's average of 95.3%. Chronic absenteeism affects 15.4% of the student population.

The district serves a demographically diverse enrollment with significant needs. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 46.2% of the population, while 8.5% are English learners and 17.1% receive special education services. Racial composition includes 63.7% White, 10.8% Black, 8.3% Hispanic, and 7.9% Asian students.

Financially, Oshkosh Area operates with a total budget of $152.8 million and per-pupil spending of $9,017, slightly above the state average of $8,868. Revenue sources show reliance on state funding at 52.8%, local sources at 39.6%, and federal funding at 7.6%. The district's spending level relative to student outcomes suggests resource allocation challenges in addressing the academic performance gaps evident across both math and reading measures.