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Best Appleton Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 5,216 students in Appleton, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Appleton, WI are Tesla Engineering Charter School, Renaissance School and Fox Cities Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Appleton, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Appleton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Appleton, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tesla Engineering Charter School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Appleton, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tesla Engineering Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2121 Emmers Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Renaissance School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5611
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Fox Cities Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5000 N Ballard Rd
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 852-5405
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
North High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5000 N Ballard Rd
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 852-5405
Gr: 9-12 | 1,635 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Valley New School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
122 E College Ave, Suite 2b
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5605
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Appleton Technical Academy
Vocational School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5410
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
East High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2121 Emmers Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
West High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Appleview
Special Education School
120 E Harris St
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 933-7062
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Appleton, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Appleton, WI include Tesla Engineering Charter School, Renaissance School and Fox Cities Leadership Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Appleton?
11 public high schools are located in Appleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Appleton?
Appleton public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Appleton are often viewed compared to one another?

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