Nicolet High School is a public secondary school located in Glendale, Wisconsin. It is the only school in the Nicolet Unified School District, which serves Glendale, Fox Point, Bayside, and River Hills. Primary schooling is administered by three feeder districts.
Serving 1,054 students in grades 9-12, Nicolet High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,054 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Nicolet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
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Nicolet High School's student population of 1,054 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,054 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
White, Blue
Average Class Size
12 students
Nicolet High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nicolet High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#665 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
24%
9%
White
53%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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What is Nicolet High School's ranking?
Nicolet High School is ranked #665 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Nicolet High School often compared to?
Nicolet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Homestead High School, Whitefish Bay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nicolet High School?
The graduation rate of Nicolet High School is 99%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Nicolet High School?
1,054 students attend Nicolet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Nicolet High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nicolet High School?
Nicolet High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nicolet High School offer ?
Nicolet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nicolet High School part of?
Nicolet High School is part of Nicolet Union High School School District.
School Reviews2 10/10/2025Great school if you have an honors student. Otherwise school is deeply segregated by academic performance and race. No sense of community, sports are a joke, kids prey on each other. Average students are taught by burned out faculty with health and personal problems. Pulled our child out and won't send the rest.5 10/10/2025Nicolet is a wonderful school for kids of any economic class, intellectual level, athletic ability, or any other characteristic deemed both good or bad. Students who struggle within the classroom catch up to their peers, while students who are above average continue to grow. Nicolet has some of the highest testing score averages in all of the state of Wisconsin, ranking within the top 5 in both Mathematics and Sciences.Review Nicolet High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Great school if you have an honors student. Otherwise school is deeply segregated by academic performance and race. No sense of community, sports are a joke, kids prey on each other. Average students are taught by burned out faculty with health and personal problems. Pulled our child out and won't send the rest.
Nicolet is a wonderful school for kids of any economic class, intellectual level, athletic ability, or any other characteristic deemed both good or bad. Students who struggle within the classroom catch up to their peers, while students who are above average continue to grow. Nicolet has some of the highest testing score averages in all of the state of Wisconsin, ranking within the top 5 in both Mathematics and Sciences.
Review Nicolet High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities