Education
Superior is served by the Superior School District, which has one high school, one middle school, and six elementary schools with a total enrollment of over 5,000 students. Superior High School enrolls more than 1,500 students. Its mascot is the Spartan. Over 1,400 students are also enrolled in Maple School District’s schools. Parochial schools include the Catholic Cathedral School, the Protestant-based Maranatha Academy and Twin Ports Baptist School.
The University of Wisconsin–Superior (UW–S) is a public liberal arts college. Originally opened as a state Normal School (teacher's college), UW–S became part of the University of Wisconsin System in 1971.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) offers skill development and technical education, with an enrollment of over 2,200.
The Superior Public Library is located in the heart of downtown Superior. It offers users the opportunity to learn more about area history and displays an extensive collection of art.
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