There were five Black students enrolled in Forest County districts in the 2024-25 school year, 66.7% more than the previous year, , according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Data showed that Forest County welcomed 1,488 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, Black students comprised 0.3% of the student body, making them the second least represented ethnicity in the county districts.
Among the three districts in Forest County, Crandon School District and Laona School District recorded the highest enrollment of Black students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of two students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Forest County.
Wisconsin ranks 22nd in the U.S. for public education spending, with an annual expenditure of over $16,500 per pupil, totaling $13.8 billion per year.
| District | % of Black Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Crandon School District | 0.2% | 808 |
| Laona School District | 0.7% | 291 |
| Wabeno Area School District | 0.3% | 389 |
Information in this story was obtained from Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The source data can be found here.
