For the 2025 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 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Waupaca County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 193 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 685 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 283 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 216 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
Waupaca County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
1700 Klatt Road
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
238 N Harriet St
Clintonville, WI 54929
(715) 823-7215
Clintonville, WI 54929
(715) 823-7215
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1700 Klatt Rd
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
950 Park Ave
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Grades: K-2
| 88 students
School Of Enterprise Marketing (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
1700 Klatt Rd
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Traeger Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
407 School St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Grades: 10-12
| 20 students
Waupaca Accelerated Learning (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
407 School St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Grades: 10-12
| 27 students
Waupaca County Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
310 E Main St
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(608) 745-5400
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(608) 745-5400
Grades: 5-12
| 7 students
615 W Union St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Grades: K-2
| 83 students
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 33% (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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