Unity School District

1908 150th St, Hwy 46 N
Balsam Lake, WI 54810-7267
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 915 students in Unity School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Unity School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
915 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Unity School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#327 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
33%
40%
33%
38%
38%
44%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.54
% American Indian
6%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
84%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,475 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,540 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,475
$17,189
Spending / Student
$18,540
$17,161

Best Unity School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1908 150th St, Hwy 46 N
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2101
Gr: PK-4 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Unity Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1908 150th St, Hwy 46 N
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2101
Gr: 5-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Unity High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1908 150th St, Hwy 46 N
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2131
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Unity School District?
Unity School District manages 3 public schools serving 915 students.
What is the rank of Unity School District?
Unity School District is ranked #338 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Unity School District?
84% of Unity School District students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Unity School District?
Unity School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Unity School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,540 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 915 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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