For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 671 students in 53901, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in 53901, WI are Portage Academy Of Achievement and Portage High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 53901 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53901, WI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53901 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Portage High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53901, WI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portage Academy Of Achievement
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2505 New Pinery Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2165
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2165
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Portage High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-8545
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-8545
Grades: 6-12
| 647 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbia Correctional Institution
Alternative School
2925 Columbia Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-9100
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-9100
Grades: 11-12
| 4 students
53901, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
N5194 State Rd 78
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Grades: 1-6
| 44 students
W8349 Dumke Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016
Grades: K-6
| 64 students
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
River Crossing Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
191 East Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 53901, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in 53901, WI include Portage Academy Of Achievement and Portage High School.
How many public high schools are located in 53901?
3 public high schools are located in 53901.
What is the racial composition of students in 53901?
53901 public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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