Best Tenney Lapham Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 315 students in the neighborhood of Tenney Lapham, Madison, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Tenney Lapham are Innovative High School and Capital High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Tenney Lapham, Madison, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 37% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Tenney Lapham, Madison, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 46%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Capital High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Tenney Lapham, Madison, WI (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Innovative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1045 E Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
Capital High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3802 Regent St
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-4220
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Tenney Lapham, Madison, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Tenney Lapham, Madison, WI include Innovative High School and Capital High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Tenney Lapham, Madison?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Tenney Lapham, Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Tenney Lapham, Madison?
the neighborhood of Tenney Lapham, Madison public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Recent Articles

What is Project-Based Learning?
What is Project-Based Learning?
Project-based learning has been highly touted by some educators as a viable option to traditional learning models. We’ll take a look at what project-based learning is and why it is getting so much attention today.
What is an Online High School
What is an Online High School
Find information about Online High Schools - what they are and how they work.
“Smart Snacks” Standards Coming to School Vending Machines Nationwide
“Smart Snacks” Standards Coming to School Vending Machines Nationwide
We explore new federal regulations that will ban junk food from public schools. This means no more sweets and soda in cafeteria lines, vending machines and snacks sold in other locations around the schools.

Quick Links