South Shore School District

Located at 9135 School Rd in Port Wing, Wisconsin, the South Shore School District serves as an active, traditional public education system offering comprehensive prekindergarten through 12th-grade instruction. Situated in a remote rural setting along Lake Superior, this non-charter district operates two schools designed to foster a close-knit, supportive learning environment. During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district enrolled a total of 193 students, consisting of 104 male and 89 female learners. Class sizes across all grade levels remain intimate, spanning from 7 prekindergarten and 15 kindergarten children up to secondary groups such as 12 ninth-graders and 21 high school seniors. The demographic composition of the student body includes 171 White, 9 multiracial, 8 Hispanic, 2 American Indian, 2 Black, and 1 Asian student.

To support its student population, the South Shore School District maintains a robust professional workforce totaling approximately 72.56 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes nearly 39.8 FTE teachers, 6.8 FTE instructional aides, and 25.96 FTE support staff members, ensuring an exceptionally low student-to-staff ratio and personalized academic instruction tailored to individual needs. For researchers analyzing rural educational frameworks, as well as prospective families evaluating local schooling options, the district offers an accessible, well-resourced community environment. Further information about administrative services and educational programs can be found on the district’s official website at www.sshore.org or by calling the administrative offices directly at (715) 774-3500.