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Best Wausau Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,548 students in Wausau, WI. The top-ranked public high schools in Wausau, WI are East High School, West High School and Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wausau, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Wausau have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Wausau, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East 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 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Wausau, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Gr: 9-12 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
West High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W Wausau Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,443 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-2490
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Wausau Area Virtual Education
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Seymour St
Wausau, WI 54402
(715) 261-0527
Gr: K-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wausau, Wisconsin

Wausau, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Gr: PK-K | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
709 Weston Ave
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Gr: 6-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Gr: PK | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Star Bright Charter (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Gr: PK | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
415 Seymour Street
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0527
Gr: K-12
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wausau, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wausau, WI include East High School, West High School and Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy. Wausau has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public high schools are located in Wausau?
4 public high schools are located in Wausau.
What is the racial composition of students in Wausau?
Wausau public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Wausau are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wausau include: East High School vs. West High School, West High School vs. East High School

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