For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,456 students in 54494, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in 54494, WI are Lincoln High School and River Cities 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 27% (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 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 54494 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, 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 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54494, WI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 27% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,380 students
Rank: #22.
River Cities High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6798
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6798
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
54494, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 11-12
| 32 students
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6126
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6126
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
311 Lincoln St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6730
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6730
Grades: 8-9
| 719 students
501 17th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6171
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6171
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 54494, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in 54494, WI include Lincoln High School and River Cities 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 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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