For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 526 students in Nekoosa, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Nekoosa, WI are Nekoosa Academy, Wise Academy and Nekoosa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nekoosa, 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 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Nekoosa have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Nekoosa, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nekoosa High School, with 90-94% 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), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Nekoosa, WI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nekoosa Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Wise Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 209 students
Rank: #33.
Nekoosa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
Nekoosa, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Niikuusra Community School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Grades: 4-8
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nekoosa, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Nekoosa, WI include Nekoosa Academy, Wise Academy and Nekoosa High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nekoosa?
3 public high schools are located in Nekoosa.
What is the racial composition of students in Nekoosa?
Nekoosa public high schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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