Serving 1,043 students in grades 9-12, Nicolet High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,043 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nicolet High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Milwaukee, WI, covering approximately 16.5 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.4 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nicolet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Nicolet High School's student population of 1,043 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,043 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
Average Class Size
12 students
School Rankings
Nicolet High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nicolet High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#665 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.5%
24%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Nicolet Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Knight
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicolet High School's ranking?
Nicolet High School is ranked #665 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Nicolet High School often compared to?
Nicolet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Homestead High School, Whitefish Bay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nicolet High School?
The graduation rate of Nicolet High School is 99%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Nicolet High School?
1,043 students attend Nicolet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Nicolet High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nicolet High School?
Nicolet High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nicolet High School offer ?
Nicolet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nicolet High School part of?
Nicolet High School is part of Nicolet Union High School School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Great school if you have an honors student. Otherwise school is deeply segregated by academic performance and race. No sense of community, sports are a joke, kids prey on each other. Average students are taught by burned out faculty with health and personal problems. Pulled our child out and won't send the rest.
5 10/10/2025
Nicolet is a wonderful school for kids of any economic class, intellectual level, athletic ability, or any other characteristic deemed both good or bad. Students who struggle within the classroom catch up to their peers, while students who are above average continue to grow. Nicolet has some of the highest testing score averages in all of the state of Wisconsin, ranking within the top 5 in both Mathematics and Sciences.
5 10/10/2025
To be honest, I adore this school! Sure, other students can be annoying at some times, but overall, this school is diverse, solves bullying issues, barely has any fights, and the cafeteria... omg- the cafeteria ^-^ YUM!They have a wide selection of food, and even more options for drinks! And they even have dessert! AND VENDING MACHINES! Heck, they even once played a sport game on the TV, which I LOVED! Made it feel more lively and comfortable. They even have an area for Seniors and Juniors that looks very fancy, with Booths and Fancy tables. There are even Microwave! And the scanning in technique for attendance is very nice, especially when you also have 10 minutes of passing time so you have time to get to your next class! It''s nice when you don''t have to have your name called out by a teacher that is on paper (especially if it''s in your dead name/name given at birth).Teachers are respectful of pronouns, and sure they slip up and are still learning, but it''s amazing to know they are accepting!There are some teachers who are hilarious and nice, and extracurriculars such as theater are amazing!This place is basically school Heaven for me compared to my old school in MI, (Carmen-Ainsworth). At CA, Nobody did anything about bullying or harassment. There were barely any LGBT students who were respected, and the Cafeteria felt like a prison. Honestly, the whole school felt like a prison. You only got 5 minutes of passing time, and whenever the school thought we weren''t doing well enough to get to classes on time, they gave us LESS time to get to our classes instead of the amount of time needed to get to our locker, get our stuff, and get to the next class. For some odd reason, nobody was allowed to have their hoods on, or even wear hats/beanies. It was BS! The dress code was insanely strict, and it felt like we were limited to how we could express ourselves, that is, if you didn''t get treated like literal crap for being yourself. But at Nicolet, the fact that you don''t get written up for wearing something like a beanie, or even having holes in your jeans, makes it feel more like a place you can really call school and be comfortable in!
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