For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 3,821 students in Portage County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Portage County, WI are Amherst High School, Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning and P J Jacobs Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portage County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Portage County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Portage County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amherst 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Portage County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amherst High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5592
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5592
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
P J Jacobs Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Main St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5422
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5422
Gr: 7-9 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Rosholt High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
346 W Randolph St
Rosholt, WI 54473
(715) 677-4541
Rosholt, WI 54473
(715) 677-4541
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Benjamin Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5413
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5413
Gr: 7-9 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Stevens Point Area Senior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N Point Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5400
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5400
Gr: 10-12 | 1,458 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Almond-bancroft High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1336 Elm St
Almond, WI 54909
(715) 366-2941
Almond, WI 54909
(715) 366-2941
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Point Of Discovery School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5566
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5566
Gr: 7-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Sands Community High School
Charter School
3995 County Rd K
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 281-4776
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 281-4776
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
1500 Strongs Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-1263
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-1263
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Portage County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5590 School St
Bancroft, WI 54921
(715) 335-2941
Bancroft, WI 54921
(715) 335-2941
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
2000 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5620
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5620
Gr: 7-9
Esd High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1201 N Point Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-7312
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-7312
Gr: 10-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Jackson Environmental Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5417
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5417
Gr: PK-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
10186 County Road Mm
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 346-2730
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 346-2730
Gr: 5-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Winnequah Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5417
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5417
Gr: PK-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
1201 North Point Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5504
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5504
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Portage County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Portage County, WI include Amherst High School, Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning and P J Jacobs Junior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Portage County?
10 public high schools are located in Portage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Portage County?
Portage County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Portage County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Portage County include: Benjamin Franklin Junior High School vs. P J Jacobs Junior High School, P J Jacobs Junior High School vs. Benjamin Franklin Junior High School, Amherst High School vs. Stevens Point Area Senior High School
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