For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 blue ribbon public high schools serving 14,365 students in Wisconsin.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Wisconsin are Lakeview Technology Academy, Brookfield East High School and Eisenhower Middle/high. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wisconsin blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Wisconsin blue ribbon 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 Cedarburg High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Wisconsin (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Technology Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9449 88th Ave
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
(262) 359-8155
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
(262) 359-8155
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Brookfield East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3305 N Lilly Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-3500
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,362 students
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4333 S Sunnyslope Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6300
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6300
Grades: 7-12
| 1,029 students
Rank: #44.
Cedarburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W68n611 Evergreen Blvd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6200
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,089 students
Rank: #55.
Homestead High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5000 W Mequon Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-5646
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-5646
Grades: 9-12
| 1,265 students
Rank: #66.
Middleton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Bristol St
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9660
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9660
Grades: 9-12
| 2,309 students
Rank: #77.
Phelps High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4451 Old School Rd
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #88.
Shorewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
Rank: #99.
New Berlin West Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18695 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6400
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6400
Grades: 7-12
| 1,047 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Kohler High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
333 Upper Rd
Kohler, WI 53044
(920) 803-7282
Kohler, WI 53044
(920) 803-7282
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Marathon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 East St
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2226
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2226
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Washburn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 W 4th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6188
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6188
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: #1313.
Nicolet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6701 N Jean Nicolet Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7554
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7554
Grades: 9-12
| 1,089 students
Rank: #1414.
Golda Meir School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1615 N Martin Luther King Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 758-2500
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 758-2500
Grades: 3-12
| 1,174 students
Rank: #1515.
Evansville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
640 S 5th St
Evansville, WI 53536
(608) 882-4600
Evansville, WI 53536
(608) 882-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 509 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Cuba City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 N School St
Cuba City, WI 53807
(608) 744-8888
Cuba City, WI 53807
(608) 744-8888
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Onalaska High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Hilltopper Pl
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4561
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4561
Grades: 9-12
| 933 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Rib Lake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North St
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-3220
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Turtle Lake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: #2020.
Thorp High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 S Clark St
Thorp, WI 54771
(715) 669-5401
Thorp, WI 54771
(715) 669-5401
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: #2121.
Wausaukee High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
N11941 Us Highway 141
Wausaukee, WI 54177
(715) 856-5152
Wausaukee, WI 54177
(715) 856-5152
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Wisconsin?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Wisconsin include Lakeview Technology Academy, Brookfield East High School and Eisenhower Middle/high.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Wisconsin?
21 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Wisconsin.
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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