For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,296 students in Janesville, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Janesville, WI are Tagos Leadership Academy, Rock University High School and Craig High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Janesville, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Janesville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Janesville, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Craig High School, with 96% 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 Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Janesville, WI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Rock University High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6004 S County Road G
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7425
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7425
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #33.
Craig High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Randall Ave
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5200
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,522 students
Rank: #44.
Arise Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Crosby Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6016
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6016
Grades: K-12
| 147 students
Rank: #55.
Parker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Mineral Point Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-5600
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,250 students
Rank: #66.
Rock River Charter School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31 W Milwaukee St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 752-8273
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 752-8273
Grades: 6-12
| 249 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wi Ctr For The Blind & Visually Impaired
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1700 W State St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 758-6100
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 758-6100
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Services Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
210 E Us Highway 14
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 757-5930
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 757-5930
Grades: 4-12
| 11 students
Janesville, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Recovery Education Service Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
302 North Parker Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5087
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5087
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Janesville Academy For International Studies (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2909 Kellogg Ave
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-5050
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-5050
Grades: 11-12
| 22 students
Janesville Virtual Academy (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1831 Mount Zion Ave
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6600
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Janesville, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Janesville, WI include Tagos Leadership Academy, Rock University High School and Craig High School.
How many public high schools are located in Janesville?
8 public high schools are located in Janesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Janesville?
Janesville public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Janesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Janesville include: Craig High School vs. Parker High School, Parker High School vs. Craig High School, Rock University High School vs. Craig High School
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