For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,279 students in Polk County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Polk County, WI are Saint Croix Falls High School, Osceola High School and Luck High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Polk County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amery High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Polk County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saint Croix Falls High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
740 Maple Dr
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-2507
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-2507
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Osceola High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1111 Oak Ridge Dr
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-2127
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-2127
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: #33.
Luck High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 S 7th St
Luck, WI 54853
(715) 472-2152
Luck, WI 54853
(715) 472-2152
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Rank: #44.
Frederic 6-12 School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1437 Clam Falls Dr
Frederic, WI 54837
(715) 327-4223
Frederic, WI 54837
(715) 327-4223
Grades: 6-12
| 224 students
Rank: #55.
Unity High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1908 150th St, Hwy 46 N
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2131
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2131
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
Rank: #66.
Clear Lake High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 3rd St Sw
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Rank: #77.
Amery High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 Minneapolis Ave S
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Rank: #88.
Clayton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
236 Polk Ave W
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 3rd St Sw
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Grades: 9-12
| 209 students
Osceola Career Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1111 Oak Ridge Dr
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-2127
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-2127
Grades: 11-12
| 11 students
Osceola Charter Preschool (Closed 2021)
Charter School
250 10th Ave E
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-3457
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-3457
Grades: PK
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Polk County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Polk County, WI include Saint Croix Falls High School, Osceola High School and Luck High School.
How many public high schools are located in Polk County, WI?
8 public high schools are located in Polk County, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County, WI?
Polk County, WI public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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