Wausau

Wausau is an urban school district in Marathon County, Wisconsin, serving 7,738 students across 20 schools with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. The district experienced a 3.1% enrollment decline from the prior year, indicating a contracting student population.

Academically, Wausau's performance falls slightly below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 52.5% compared to the state average of 55.1%, while reading proficiency is 50.2% versus the state average of 53.0%. The graduation rate of 93.9% is 1.4 percentage points below the state average of 95.3%. Chronic absenteeism at 14.0% represents a significant attendance challenge.

The student population reflects substantial diversity and need. Nearly 46% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, 9.4% are English learners, and 15.9% receive special education services. Racially, the district is 61.9% White, 20.2% Asian, 7.6% Hispanic, and 2.5% Black.

Financially, Wausau operates with per-pupil spending of $8,264, approximately $604 below the state average of $8,868. The district's $133.7 million total budget relies on 54.6% state funding, 39.1% local revenue, and 6.3% federal sources. This funding structure and spending level relative to state averages suggest resource constraints that may impact district operations and student support services.