For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,443 students in 54401, WI.
The top ranked public high school in 54401, WI is West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 54401 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 54401, WI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 54401 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West 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 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54401, WI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Wausau Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0850
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,443 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
54401, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Gr: PK-K | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
School Of Intern'l Studies At Meadowbrook (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Gr: PK | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Star Bright Charter (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Gr: PK | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 54401, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in 54401, WI include West High School.
How many public high schools are located in 54401?
1 public high schools are located in 54401.
What is the racial composition of students in 54401?
54401 public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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