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Wittenberg-Birnamwood High

Q: Is Wittenberg-Birnamwood High a good school?

Wittenberg-Birnamwood High ranks 159 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

159^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Better than 63% of Wisconsin high schools

Summary

Wittenberg-Birnamwood High is a public high school located in Wittenberg, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 338 students. The school is part of the Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District, which is ranked 253 out of 426 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wittenberg-Birnamwood High's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 104th to 307th and its SchoolDigger rating varying from 1 to 4 stars. Compared to nearby schools, the high school generally performs better than Gresham High and Marion High, but lags behind Rosholt High and Bowler High in some subject areas. The school's student performance on standardized tests has been mixed, with strengths in some subjects and weaknesses in others.

Wittenberg-Birnamwood High faces challenges related to its significant population of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 37.46% to 42.31% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. This is higher than the state average and suggests that the school may need to focus on providing additional support and resources to its diverse student population. By closely examining the school's performance and comparing it to nearby schools, Wittenberg-Birnamwood High can work to develop a more consistent and effective approach to enhancing student outcomes.

343

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,007

Per pupil spending ?

41.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

400 W Grand Ave
Wittenberg, WI 54499

(715) 253-2211

District: Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District

Feeder schools for Wittenberg-Birnamwood High:

Elementary:	Birnamwood Elementary
	Wittenberg Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.0%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Hispanic:

6.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 62nd percentile in 2015 → 63rd in 2025

Strengths

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Wisconsin average (92%)

✓Above the Wisconsin median (63rd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg50%

Wisconsin avg46%

159^th of 431

Wisconsin public high schools ?

Top 37%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

253^rd of 426Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District among Wisconsin districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	60.3	159 of 431	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.6	263 of 431	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.1	307 of 415	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	31.6	288 of 391	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	47.3	197 of 390	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.4	291 of 400	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	40.1	258 of 410	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	54.6	174 of 410	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	65.6	104 of 408	74.5%	★★★★☆
2015	64.8	175 of 466	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	59.2	203 of 462	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	44.8	317 of 457	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	58.0	239 of 452	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	59.8	227 of 445	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	58.9	240 of 450	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	42.9	339 of 438	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	55.8	250 of 437	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	64.4	136 of 281	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	68.3	96 of 292	67.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	52.1	179 of 358	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.5	241 of 353	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.7	225 of 329	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.6	182 of 343	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.8	158 of 332	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.8	241 of 343	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	27.3	285 of 355	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	50.7	161 of 335	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.8	211 of 326	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.4	186 of 271	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	63.2	59 of 226	73.9%	★★★★☆
2019	46.8	127 of 251	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	26.8	210 of 255	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	65.1	117 of 380	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.6	211 of 365	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	26.0	289 of 359	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	38.2	213 of 334	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.7	241 of 354	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.1	125 of 373	66.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	52.0	131 of 285	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	31.9	221 of 300	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.4	216 of 271	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	25.4	219 of 269	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.2	174 of 266	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.8	193 of 266	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	37.0	164 of 261	37.2%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)69th percentile+6 vs school

White (2025)54th percentile-9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)52nd percentile-11 vs school

Female (2025)50th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts58%+10 vs state

Science55%+11 vs state

Mathematics47%+4 vs state

Social Studies39%-8 vs state

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Schools Near Wittenberg-Birnamwood High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2025)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2025)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2025)		Forward Exam Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wittenberg-Birnamwood High	Public	9-12	400 W Grand Ave	Wittenberg	54499	Shawano County	Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 253-2211	343	23	14.9	41.7%	278 (81.0%)	2 (0.6%)	21 (6.1%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.6%)	60.3	159^th of 431 public high schools	63.1%		43.6	263^rd of 431 public high schools	39.0%	104	58.1	46.5	54.7								39.2		$13,007	$383	$12,625
Tigerton High	Public	6-12	213 Spaulding St	Tigerton	54486	Shawano County	Tigerton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 535-4001	125	12	10.1	48.0%	109 (87.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.2%)	29.1	338^th of 431 public high schools	21.6%					(n/a)			17.7	33.3	18.8	40.0	40.0	37.5	20.0	60.0	50.0	40.0	$13,959	$1,419	$12,541
Bowler High	Public	7-12	500 S Almon St	Bowler	54416	Shawano County	Bowler School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 793-4101	138	17	8.0	72.5%	58 (42.0%)	1 (0.7%)	15 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (30.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (15.9%)	24.1	360^th of 431 public high schools	16.5%		28.7	330^th of 431 public high schools	23.4%	30	53.3	26.7	33.3		26.9	54.6		38.5	18.2	54.6	24.0	36.4	$18,312	$1,171	$17,141
Rosholt High	Public	9-12	346 W Randolph St	Rosholt	54473	Portage County	Rosholt School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 677-4541	144	14	10.5	20.8%	134 (93.1%)	2 (1.4%)	6 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	43.7	261^st of 431 public high schools	39.4%		27.5	340^th of 431 public high schools	21.1%	79	45.5	42.4	36.4								53.1		$15,053	$471	$14,582
Marion High	Public	7-12	105 School St	Marion	54950	Waupaca County	Marion School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 754-5273	227	18	12.6	44.5%	206 (90.7%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (3.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.4%)	43.2	265^th of 431 public high schools	38.5%		22	369^th of 431 public high schools	14.4%	104	54.1		40.5		32.4	54.8		35.3	40.5	73.8	35.3	57.1	$15,560	$2,140	$13,419
Gresham High	Public	6-12	501 Schabow St	Gresham	54128	Shawano County	Gresham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 787-3211	155	15	10.4	60.6%	64 (41.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (29.7%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (20.6%)	38	299^th of 431 public high schools	30.6%		21.6	370^th of 431 public high schools	14.2%	71			27.8	22.2	59.1	33.3	33.3	59.1	28.6	42.9	52.6	28.6	$18,262	$1,708	$16,554

Frequently Asked Questions about Wittenberg-Birnamwood High

What schools feed into Wittenberg-Birnamwood High?

Wittenberg-Birnamwood High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Birnamwood Elementary
Elementary : Wittenberg Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Wittenberg-Birnamwood High?

Students at Wittenberg-Birnamwood High are 81% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 4% American Indian.

How many students attend Wittenberg-Birnamwood High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 343 students attended Wittenberg-Birnamwood High.

Is Wittenberg-Birnamwood High a good school?

Wittenberg-Birnamwood High ranks 159^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Wittenberg-Birnamwood High in?

Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District

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