For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 509 students in 53948, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in 53948, WI are Mauston High School and Ilead Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 53948 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53948, WI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53948 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mauston 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53948, WI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mauston High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-4410
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-4410
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Ilead Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lemonweir Academy
Charter School
510 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
53948, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
508 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 53948, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in 53948, WI include Mauston High School and Ilead Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 53948?
3 public high schools are located in 53948.
What is the racial composition of students in 53948?
53948 public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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