For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,686 students in Waupaca County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Waupaca County, WI are Waupaca High School, Catalyst Academy and Clintonville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waupaca County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Waupaca County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Waupaca County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clintonville 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 12% 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 Waupaca County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waupaca High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
E 2325 King Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4131
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4131
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Catalyst Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
709 S Shawano St
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8686
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8686
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Clintonville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
64 West Green Tree Road
Clintonville, WI 54929
(715) 823-7215
Clintonville, WI 54929
(715) 823-7215
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Little Wolf High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 E 4th St
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5800
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
New London High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Klatt Rd
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
Gr: 9-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Iola-scandinavia High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 S Jackson St
Iola, WI 54945
(715) 445-2411
Iola, WI 54945
(715) 445-2411
Gr: 7-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Marion High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 School St
Marion, WI 54950
(715) 754-5273
Marion, WI 54950
(715) 754-5273
Gr: 7-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Weyauwega High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Ann St
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(920) 867-8960
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(920) 867-8960
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Waupaca County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Waupaca County, WI include Waupaca High School, Catalyst Academy and Clintonville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waupaca County?
8 public high schools are located in Waupaca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waupaca County?
Waupaca County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Waupaca County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Waupaca County include: Waupaca High School vs. Weyauwega High School, Weyauwega High School vs. Waupaca High School, Little Wolf High School vs. Iola-scandinavia High School
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