For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 vocational public schools serving 1,078 students in Wisconsin.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top-ranked vocational public schools in Wisconsin are Lakeview Technology Academy and Appleton Technical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wisconsin vocational public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Vocational Public Schools in Wisconsin (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Technology Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9449 88th Ave
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
(262) 359-8155
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
(262) 359-8155
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Appleton Technical Academy
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5410
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5410
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Delavan Darien Technical School Inc
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
150 Cummings St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6661
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6661
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Kenosha High School Of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
7400 39th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 286-0320
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 286-0320
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Rocket Academy
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
321 N 2nd St
Cedar Grove, WI 53013
(920) 668-8686
Cedar Grove, WI 53013
(920) 668-8686
Gr: 11-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked vocational public schools in Wisconsin?
The top-ranked vocational public schools in Wisconsin include Lakeview Technology Academy and Appleton Technical Academy.
How many vocational public schools are located in Wisconsin?
6 vocational public schools are located in Wisconsin.
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin vocational public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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