Washington Island School District Superintendent Sue Cornell (2023) | Washington Island School District
Washington Island School District Superintendent Sue Cornell (2023) | Washington Island School District
Of the 3,213 students attending Door County district schools, 81.9% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnic group within Door County's districts, making up 11.2% of the student body.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Door County districts, representing 82.7% of the student body.
During the 2024-25 school year, Sevastopol School District, Sturgeon Bay School District and Southern Door County School District were recognized as having the most diverse student bodies in Door County. Sevastopol School District and Sturgeon Bay School District had a student population comprising American Indian, Asian, African American, Hispanic, multiracial, and white while Southern Door County School District was had American Indian, African American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, multiracial, and white students.
In the 2024-25 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county dropped to 0.9% compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Door County.
Wisconsin's lawmakers have approved over $5.5 billion in funding for schools for the 2024-25 school year, a 4.2% increase from the previous year. The budget allocates an additional $325 per pupil aid for each year of the biennium, as well as more than $90 million in increased funding for special education.
| District | Most Prevalent | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Area School District | White | 84.6% | 532 |
| Sevastopol School District | White | 81% | 606 |
| Southern Door County School District | White | 87.5% | 1,001 |
| Sturgeon Bay School District | White | 74.8% | 1,013 |
| Washington Island School District | White | 90.2% | 61 |
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