For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,789 students in Shawano County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Shawano County, WI are Wittenberg-birnamwood High School, Bonduel High School and Shawano High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shawano County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Shawano County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Shawano County, 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 Shawano High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Shawano County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wittenberg-birnamwood High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Grand Ave
Wittenberg, WI 54499
(715) 253-2211
Wittenberg, WI 54499
(715) 253-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Bonduel High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Green Bay St
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4850
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4850
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Shawano High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 County Road B
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2175
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2175
Gr: 9-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Gresham High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Schabow St
Gresham, WI 54128
(715) 787-3211
Gresham, WI 54128
(715) 787-3211
Gr: 6-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Tigerton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
213 Spaulding St
Tigerton, WI 54486
(715) 535-4001
Tigerton, WI 54486
(715) 535-4001
Gr: 6-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Bowler High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Almon St
Bowler, WI 54416
(715) 793-4101
Bowler, WI 54416
(715) 793-4101
Gr: 7-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Shawano County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Shawano County, WI include Wittenberg-birnamwood High School, Bonduel High School and Shawano High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shawano County?
6 public high schools are located in Shawano County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shawano County?
Shawano County public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Shawano County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Shawano County include: Bowler High School vs. Gresham High School, Gresham High School vs. Shawano High School, Wittenberg-birnamwood High School vs. Shawano High School
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