For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 908 students in Washburn County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Washburn County, WI are Birchwood High School, Spooner High School and Shell Lake Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washburn County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Washburn County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Washburn County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spooner High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Washburn County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birchwood High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
Spooner High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 County Highway A
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2172
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2172
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Shell Lake Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
271 Highway 63
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7814
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7814
Grades: 7-12
| 317 students
Rank: #44.
Northwood High/middle
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: 6-12
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bobcat Virtual Academy
Charter School
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwood Virtual Charter School
Charter School
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: PK-12
| 3 students
Washburn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
201 E Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
201 East Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Grades: PK-6
| 23 students
300 S Wilson Street
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK
| n/a students
801 Cty Hwy A
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Northstar Community Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: 4-8
| 30 students
801 County Highway A
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Washburn County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Washburn County, WI include Birchwood High School, Spooner High School and Shell Lake Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washburn County?
6 public high schools are located in Washburn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washburn County?
Washburn County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Washburn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washburn County include: Shell Lake Junior/senior High School vs. Spooner High School, Spooner High School vs. Shell Lake Junior/senior High School
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