For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 vocational public high schools serving 835 students in Wisconsin.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top ranked vocational public high schools in Wisconsin are Lakeview Technology Academy, Appleton Technical Academy and Class Act Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wisconsin vocational public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Wisconsin vocational public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakeview Technology Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Vocational 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: #2 - 42. - 4.
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: #2 - 42. - 4.
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: #2 - 42. - 4.
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: #55.
Island City Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
980 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 522-5122
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 522-5122
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Destinations Career Academy Of Wisconsin High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4721 Dale-curtin Dr
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
Rank: n/an/a
Delavan-darien Technical School Inc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
150 Cummings St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6661
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6661
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kenosha High School Of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
Vocational School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
7400 39th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 286-0320
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 286-0320
Grades: 9-10
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked vocational public high schools in Wisconsin?
The top ranked vocational public high schools in Wisconsin include Lakeview Technology Academy, Appleton Technical Academy and Class Act Charter.
How many vocational public high schools are located in Wisconsin?
8 vocational public high schools are located in Wisconsin.
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin vocational public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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