District

Eau Claire Area School District

WIEau Claire, WisconsinEauClaire County

Contact & Location

500 Main Street, Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3000

Enrollment & Schools

24
Total Schools
10,871
Total Enrollment
PK-12
Grade Range

School Breakdown

Preschools
2
Preschools
Elementary
Schools
13
Elementary Schools
Middle
Schools
3
Middle Schools
High
Schools
6
High Schools

Rating Distribution

525%
Below Average
630%
Average
945%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
21
Charter
3
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
13
Middle
3
High
6

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

White
74%
Asian
10%
Hispanic / Latino
7%
Two or More Races
6%
Black / African American
3%
Native American
1%

Gender Distribution

52%Male
48%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

37%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
40%

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Academic Performance

6.3
out of 10
Average ACT Score
18.8
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
68%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
17%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
25% (5)
Average
30% (6)
Above Average
45% (9)

Eau Claire Area School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Reported Incidents

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Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 1mo ago

Parents Challenge Gender Identity Policy

Alleged incident in Eau Claire Area School District · Wisconsin

A Wisconsin school district implemented a policy concerning gender identity that parents claim violates their rights. This policy is being challenged by a group of parents who argue it allows the district to withhold information from them. The legal dispute has now reached the Supreme Court.

Occurred on June 6, 2024Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceModerateAdded 1mo ago

District Adopts Equity Statement

Alleged incident in Eau Claire Area School District · Wisconsin

The district released an equity statement acknowledging white privilege and systemic racism. It also established an equity steering committee to fulfill its commitment to these values. An informational session for this committee was held.

Occurred on August 24, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 1mo ago

Parents Not Entitled to Gender

Alleged incident in Eau Claire Area School District · Wisconsin

The Eau Claire Area School District reportedly informed teachers that parents are not entitled to know if their children choose to change gender identities. This policy was revealed during a "Safe Spaces" training session. The district's superintendent defended the training, citing the need for a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.

Occurred on February 28, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 1mo ago

Staff displays LGBTQ poster

Alleged incident in Eau Claire Area School District · Wisconsin

A high school staff member displayed an LGBTQ poster suggesting they would act as a parent for students whose parents are not accepting of their identity. This incident occurred within a district that reportedly previously advised teachers that parents are not entitled to know their children's gender identities. The district is currently investigating the poster.

Occurred on March 7, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 1mo ago

District Promotes Gender Ideology

Alleged incident in Eau Claire Area School District · Wisconsin

The Eau Claire Area School District conducted teacher training sessions that included extensive content on gender identity, LGBTQ+ topics, and concepts like "cathartic discomfort" and "white privilege." The training encouraged teachers to prioritize student identity over parental objections and to integrate specific ideological viewpoints into their professional practice. It also provided guidance on pronoun usage and addressing colleagues who disagree with gender-affirming practices.

Occurred on February 1, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 24 schools in Eau Claire Area School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 2, 2026