For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,362 students in Eau Claire, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Eau Claire, WI are Mckinley Charter School, Memorial High School and Second Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eau Claire, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Eau Claire have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Eau Claire, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Memorial High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Eau Claire, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1266 Mckinley Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6900
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Memorial High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2220 Fairfax St
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-6300
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,558 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Second Avenue School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
721 Oxford Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6901
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6901
Gr: 4-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
North High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Piedmont Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6600
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,567 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Eau Claire Virtual School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Main St
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3001
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3001
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Eau Claire, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Eau Claire, WI include Mckinley Charter School, Memorial High School and Second Avenue School.
How many public high schools are located in Eau Claire?
5 public high schools are located in Eau Claire.
What is the racial composition of students in Eau Claire?
Eau Claire public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Eau Claire are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Eau Claire include: North High School vs. Memorial High School, Memorial High School vs. North High School, Mckinley Charter School vs. Memorial High School
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