For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,927 students in Douglas County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Douglas County, WI are Eagles' Wings Virtual Charter School, Northwestern High School and Superior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Douglas County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwestern 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Douglas County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Northwestern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4751 S County Road F
Maple, WI 54854
(715) 363-2434
Maple, WI 54854
(715) 363-2434
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
Superior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Catlin Ave
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 394-8720
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 394-8720
Grades: 9-12
| 1,306 students
Rank: #44.
Solon Springs School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8993 E Baldwin Ave
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Grades: PK-12
| 183 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eagles Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
8993 E Baldwin St
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gordon Correctional Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
10401 E County Road G
Gordon, WI 54838
(715) 376-2680
Gordon, WI 54838
(715) 376-2680
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Douglas County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Douglas County, WI include Eagles' Wings Virtual Charter School, Northwestern High School and Superior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Douglas County?
6 public high schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Douglas County include: Northwestern High School vs. Superior High School, Superior High School vs. Northwestern High School, Solon Springs School vs. Northwestern High School
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