For the 2024-25 school year, there are 134 charter public high schools serving 25,231 students in Wisconsin.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high schools in Wisconsin are Tesla Engineering Charter School, High School Of Health Sciences and Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wisconsin charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Wisconsin charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arise Virtual Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Charter Public High Schools in Wisconsin (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tesla Engineering Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2121 Emmers Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 997-1399
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 997-1399
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: #22.
High School Of Health Sciences
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3880
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3880
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Rank: #44.
School For Arts And Performance
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Country Classical Academy Inc
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
818 W Wisconsin Ave
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 254-9049
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 254-9049
Grades: K-10
| 508 students
Rank: #66.
Renaissance School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-5708
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-5708
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Rank: #77.
Eagles' Wings Virtual Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8993 E Baldwin Ave
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Rank: #88.
Little Chute Career Pathways Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1402 Freedom Rd
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-7600
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Advanced Learning Academy Of Wisconsin
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1050 E Woodland Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Endeavor Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Endeavour Dr
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-7500
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Laker Online
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Mckinley Charter School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1266 Mckinley Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6900
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6900
Grades: 6-12
| 141 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Milestone Democratic School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2758 Dairy Dr
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 205-8110
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 205-8110
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Renaissance Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
262 E Cascade Ave
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7687
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7687
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Vernon County Area Better Futures High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #1616.
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 S Military Rd
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-6722
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-6722
Grades: 5-12
| 154 students
Rank: #1717.
Adeline Montessori School Inc
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
995 S Sawyer Rd
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 201-4492
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 201-4492
Grades: PK-9
| 103 students
Rank: #1818.
Appleton Eschool
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2121 Emmers Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 997-1399
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 997-1399
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Clark Street Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2100 Bristol Street
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9640
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9640
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Km Global School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Laurel High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
School Of Options & Applied Research High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Pleasure Island Road
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 547-3619
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 547-3619
Grades: 8-12
| 32 students
Rank: #2323.
Richland Online Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Appleton Technical Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6234
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6234
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Catalyst Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
709 S Shawano St
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8686
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8686
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Class Act Charter
Vocational School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 9th St N
Park Falls, WI 54552
(715) 762-2474
Park Falls, WI 54552
(715) 762-2474
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Etude High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
834 Virginia Ave
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 459-0950
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 459-0950
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Fox Cities Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5000 N Ballard Rd
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 832-4300
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 832-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
New Visions Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 E South St
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-2000
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Phantom Knight School Of Opportunity
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Reid St, Ste W
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 425-1915
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 425-1915
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Sparta High Point School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
506 N Black River Street
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Tagos Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1350 N Parker Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5131
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5131
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Upgrade Media Arts Schools
Vocational School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1037 W Mckinley Ave
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(833) 922-2438
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(833) 922-2438
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Viking Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 N Wall St
Denmark, WI 54208
(920) 863-4120
Denmark, WI 54208
(920) 863-4120
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Woli/akii'gikinoo'amaading Environmental School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8575 N Trepania Rd
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 558-7394
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 558-7394
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public high schools in Wisconsin?
The top ranked charter public high schools in Wisconsin include Tesla Engineering Charter School, High School Of Health Sciences and Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy.
How many charter public high schools are located in Wisconsin?
134 charter public high schools are located in Wisconsin.
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin charter public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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