Cumberland School District is a school district that serves students from

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to 12th grade. This district is located in

Cumberland, Wisconsin Cumberland is a city in Barron County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 2,170 at the 2010 census. The city is located partially within the Town of Cumberland. It was incorporated in 1885. History Cumberland is often called the ...

, which is located at the intersection of US Hwy 63 and Wisconsin Hwy 48 just 50 miles north of Interstate 94. The approximate enrollment is about 1,100 students. Cumberland is nicknamed the “Island City“ and it is located in Wisconsin's “Great Northwest.”

Schools

Cumberland Elementary School

Cumberland Elementary School is for kindergarten to fourth grade students. The school's principal is Jim Richie. There are about 397 students who attend Cumberland Elementary. For every teacher there is about fifteen students. The policy at the school is to always put the child first.

Cumberland Middle School

Cumberland Middle School is for fifth through eighth grade students. The school's principal is Colin Green. There are about 247 students who attend Cumberland Middle School. When teaching the curriculum, it is enhanced with options in technical and technology education, physical education, the arts that include general music, chorus, band, and two computer labs. Also offered are many extra-curricular sports and clubs to round out the total middle school program.

Cumberland High School

Cumberland High School is for ninth through twelfth grade students. The school's principal is Richie Narges. There are about 311 students who attend CHS. The student-to-teacher ratio is around 16 students per one full-time teacher. The music and drama departments provide other opportunities in band, chorus and theatre, with the Cumberland High School marching band having won WSMA state championships in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. There are extra-curricular activities such as sports, service clubs, academics, art and the performing arts. About 86 percent of CHS students are white, eight percent are Hispanic, four percent are Native American, and all other races combine for the remaining two percent of the school's enrollment.

Island City Academy

Island City Academy is the Cumberland School District's charter school. It serves grades seven through twelve.

Alumni

* Ben Peterson, 2x NCAA Champion wrestler at

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; 1972 and 1976 Olympic Gold and Silver medalist respectfully * Roger A. Towberman, 1st chief master sergeant of the Space Force

References

External links

* {{official website, http://www.cumberland.k12.wi.us
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School districts in Wisconsin Education in Barron County, Wisconsin