For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 526 students in 54457, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in 54457, WI are Nekoosa Academy, Wise Academy and Nekoosa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 54457 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 54457, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 54457 have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nekoosa High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54457, WI Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nekoosa Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Wise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 73:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Nekoosa High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
54457, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Niikuusra Community School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Gr: 4-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 54457, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in 54457, WI include Nekoosa Academy, Wise Academy and Nekoosa High School.
How many public high schools are located in 54457?
3 public high schools are located in 54457.
What is the racial composition of students in 54457?
54457 public high schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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