Serving 317 students in grades 7-12, Shell Lake Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 317 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in WI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Shell Lake Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shell Lake Junior/senior High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Shell Lake Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Shell Lake Junior/senior High School is ranked #1195 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Shell Lake Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Shell Lake Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spooner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shell Lake Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Shell Lake Junior/senior High School is 90%, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Shell Lake Junior/senior High School?
317 students attend Shell Lake Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Shell Lake Junior/senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shell Lake Junior/senior High School?
Shell Lake Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shell Lake Junior/senior High School offer ?
Shell Lake Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shell Lake Junior/senior High School part of?
this is a great school with a lot of great features! their athletics have great coaches and amazing opportunities! The teachers are great at what they do, I have never seen a teacher at that school "Not care". Also with such little of a student pop. there is little to no bullying and everyone gets along. Overall love the school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jake
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 317 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
