Summary:
The city of Keshena, Wisconsin is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Keshena Primary and Kaehkenawapahtaeq) and 1 high school (Menominee Indian High). These schools are part of the Menominee Indian School District, which is ranked at the very bottom of all school districts in Wisconsin.
Based on the available data, there are no clear standout schools in the Keshena area. All three schools appear to be struggling, with extremely low academic performance, high rates of chronic absenteeism, and low rankings compared to other schools in the state. For example, in 2024-2025, only 4.29% of 3rd graders at Keshena Primary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.14%. Additionally, all three schools have chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 17.7% to 17.7%, which is a major concern.
Despite the high per-student spending, ranging from $19,766 to $20,776, and relatively low student-teacher ratios, the schools are still struggling to achieve acceptable academic outcomes. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution, and that the schools are facing more systemic challenges, such as serving a population with significant economic disadvantages, as evidenced by the high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.14% to 92.84%.
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