For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,558 students in Wausau, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Wausau, WI are East High School, West High School and Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wausau, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Wausau have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Wausau, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East 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 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wausau, WI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Grades: 9-12
| 902 students
Rank: #22.
West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Wausau Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0850
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0850
Grades: 9-12
| 1,446 students
Rank: #33.
Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-2490
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-2490
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
Rank: #44.
Wausau Area Virtual Education
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Seymour St
Wausau, WI 54402
(715) 261-0527
Wausau, WI 54402
(715) 261-0527
Grades: K-12
| 151 students
Wausau, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Grades: PK-K
| 357 students
New Horizons Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
709 Weston Ave
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Grades: 6-8
| 23 students
School Of Intern'l Studies At Meadowbrook (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Grades: PK
| 290 students
Star Bright Charter (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Grades: PK
| 290 students
415 Seymour Street
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0527
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0527
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wausau, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Wausau, WI include East High School, West High School and Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Wausau?
4 public high schools are located in Wausau.
What is the racial composition of students in Wausau?
Wausau public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Wausau are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wausau include: East High School vs. West High School, West High School vs. East High School
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