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Wisconsin Education: 8,954 students enrolled in Portage County school districts in 2024-25 school year

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Stevens Point Area Public School District Superintendent Cory Hirsbrunner (2023) | Stevens Point Area Public School District

Stevens Point Area Public School District Superintendent Cory Hirsbrunner (2023) | Stevens Point Area Public School District

There were 8,954 students enrolled in Portage County school districts in the 2024-25 school year, 0.7% less than the previous year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

The county's data showed that 12th grade had the largest enrollment, with 724 students, while kindergarten saw the smallest, with 551 students.

Countywide, Stevens Point Area Public School District welcomed the most students during the 2024-25 school year.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the article are located in cities associated with Portage County.

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2024 Mathematics Snapshot Report for Wisconsin Grade 8, there remains a significant achievement gap between ethnic groups in Wisconsin. White students outperformed Black students by an average of 50 points, and Hispanic students scored on average 32 points lower than their white peers.

Enrollment in Portage County Over 10 Years
01,8003,6005,4007,2009,0002024-252023-242022-232021-222020-212019-202018-192017-182016-172015-168,9548,9549,0189,0189,0939,0939,0919,0919,0249,0249,2309,2309,2679,2679,2599,2599,3699,3699,3609,360

Enrollment in Portage County During 2024-25 School Year

DistrictTotal Enrollment in 2024-25Total Enrollment in 2023-24% Change from Previous Year
Almond-Bancroft School District351353-0.6%
Rosholt School District4944851.9%
Stevens Point Area Public School District6,9116,980-1%
Tomorrow River School District1,1981,200-0.2%

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