For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,414 students in 54494, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in 54494, WI are River Cities High School and Lincoln High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 54494 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 54494, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 54494 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln High School, with 97% 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 and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54494, WI Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Cities High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6798
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6798
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 16th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,337 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
54494, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Cities Health Institute High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
1801 16th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Gr: 11-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6126
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6126
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
311 Lincoln St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6730
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6730
Gr: 8-9 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
501 17th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6171
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6171
Gr: PK-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 54494, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in 54494, WI include River Cities High School and Lincoln High School.
How many public high schools are located in 54494?
2 public high schools are located in 54494.
What is the racial composition of students in 54494?
54494 public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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