For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,807 students in Portage County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Portage County, WI are P J Jacobs Junior High School, Benjamin Franklin Junior High School and Point Of Discovery School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portage County, 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 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Portage County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Portage County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amherst 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Portage County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P J Jacobs Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Main St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5422
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5422
Grades: 7-9
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5413
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5413
Grades: 7-9
| 825 students
Rank: #33.
Point Of Discovery School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5566
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5566
Grades: 6-11
| 131 students
Rank: #44.
Amherst High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #55.
Stevens Point Area Senior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N Point Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5400
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5400
Grades: 10-12
| 1,490 students
Rank: #66.
Rosholt High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
346 W Randolph St
Rosholt, WI 54473
(715) 677-4541
Rosholt, WI 54473
(715) 677-4541
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
Rank: #77.
Almond-bancroft High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1336 Elm St
Almond, WI 54909
(715) 366-2941
Almond, WI 54909
(715) 366-2941
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: #88.
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Clark St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5592
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5592
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
1500 Strongs Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-1263
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-1263
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Portage County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5590 School St
Bancroft, WI 54921
(715) 335-2941
Bancroft, WI 54921
(715) 335-2941
Grades: PK-K
| 60 students
2000 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5620
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5620
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Central Wisconsin Virtual School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Esd High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1201 N Point Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-7312
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-7312
Grades: 10-12
| 37 students
Jackson Environmental Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5417
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5417
Grades: PK-6
| 342 students
Winnequah Middle School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5417
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5417
Grades: PK-6
| 371 students
Wisconsin River Academy (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1201 North Point Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5504
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5504
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Portage County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Portage County, WI include P J Jacobs Junior High School, Benjamin Franklin Junior High School and Point Of Discovery School.
How many public high schools are located in Portage County, WI?
9 public high schools are located in Portage County, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in Portage County, WI?
Portage County, WI public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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