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Best Manitowoc County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,562 students in Manitowoc County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Manitowoc County, WI are Valders High School, Lighthouse Learning Academy and Mishicot High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manitowoc County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Manitowoc County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Manitowoc 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 Kiel 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Manitowoc County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valders High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 W Wilson St
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9530
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Lighthouse Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4521 Lincoln Ave
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-4560
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Mishicot High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
660 Washington St
Mishicot, WI 54228
(920) 755-3281
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Kiel High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Raider Hts
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2263
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1433 S 8th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Two Rivers High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4519 Lincoln Ave
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Reedsville Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Manitowoc St
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4341
Gr: 7-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Mckinley Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 E Cedar Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Kiel Eschool
Charter School
416 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2266
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Manitowoc County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Manitowoc County, WI include Valders High School, Lighthouse Learning Academy and Mishicot High School.
How many public high schools are located in Manitowoc County?
9 public high schools are located in Manitowoc County.
What is the racial composition of students in Manitowoc County?
Manitowoc County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Manitowoc County are often viewed compared to one another?

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