For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 362 students in Amherst, WI.
The top ranked public high school in Amherst, WI is Amherst High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Amherst, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amherst High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Amherst, WI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amherst High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Grades: 9-12
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Sands Community High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
3995 County Rd K
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 281-4776
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 281-4776
Grades: 9-11
| 21 students
Amherst, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Wisconsin Virtual School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Amherst, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Amherst, WI include Amherst High School.
How many public high schools are located in Amherst?
2 public high schools are located in Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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