Best 54871 Wisconsin Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 317 students in 54871, WI.
The top-ranked public high school in 54871, WI is Shell Lake Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 54871 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 54871, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 54871 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shell Lake Junior/senior High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 54871, WI Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shell Lake Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
271 Highway 63
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7814
Gr: 7-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 54871, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in 54871, WI include Shell Lake Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 54871?
1 public high schools are located in 54871.
What is the racial composition of students in 54871?
54871 public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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