The average student-teacher ratio in Wisconsin public high schools is approximately 15:1 (2025-26).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
7:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Wisconsin (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Fairview South
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 5-12
3525 Bermuda Blvd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-9464
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-9464
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Promethean Charter School
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
312 W Wisconsin St
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Racine Correctional Institution
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 11-12
2019 Wisconsin St
Sturtevant, WI 53177
(262) 886-3214
Sturtevant, WI 53177
(262) 886-3214
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Winnebago Mental Health Institution
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
1300 South Dr
Winnebago, WI 54985
(608) 267-5150
Winnebago, WI 54985
(608) 267-5150
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Grow Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
4986 County Road M
Oregon, WI 53575
(608) 835-5700
Oregon, WI 53575
(608) 835-5700
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Norris Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
W247s10395 Center Dr
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-5911
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-5911
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Prairie Du Chien Correctional Inst
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 12
500 E Parrish St
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-7828
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-7828
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Taycheedah Correctional Institution
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 11-12
N7139 County Road K
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-3800
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-3800
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Wisconsin Secure Program Facility
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 12
1101 Morrison Dr
Boscobel, WI 53805
(608) 375-5656
Boscobel, WI 53805
(608) 375-5656
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Northwood Virtual Charter School
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Waupun Correctional Institution
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 12
200 S Madison St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-7231
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-7231
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Youth Services Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 4-12
210 E Us Highway 14
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 757-5930
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 757-5930
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Dr Rosa Minoka-hill School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
325 N Roosevelt St
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2150
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2150
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
1500 Strongs Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-1263
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-1263
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Lakeland Star Academy (Lsa)
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
9792 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Northern Wisconsin Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
2820 E Park Ave
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(608) 267-5150
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(608) 267-5150
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Copper Lake School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
W4380 Copper Lake Ave
Irma, WI 54442
(715) 536-8386
Irma, WI 54442
(715) 536-8386
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Goodman High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
1 Falcon Crest
Goodman, WI 54125
(715) 336-2575
Goodman, WI 54125
(715) 336-2575
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Mckinley Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
1002 E Cedar Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Riverview School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
521 Riverview Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 548-7731
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 548-7731
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Vel R Phillips School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Advanced Learning Academy Of Wisconsin
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
1050 E Woodland Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Brown County Institute Of Learning
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 4-12
3030 Curry Ln
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2150
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2150
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-2490
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-2490
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Hillcrest School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
4616 24th St
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6118
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6118
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Mendota Mental Health Institution
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
301 Troy Dr
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 267-5150
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 267-5150
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Metro School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 4-12
115 W Doty St, 7e
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1634
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1634
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Phelps High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
4451 Old School Rd
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Washington Street School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 4-12
500 Rolfs Road
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5409
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5409
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Waukesha Transition Academy
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 12
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1102
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1102
Rank: #31 - 3931. - 39.
Albany High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
400 5th St
Albany, WI 53502
(608) 862-3135
Albany, WI 53502
(608) 862-3135
Rank: #31 - 3931. - 39.
Appleton Eschool
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12
2121 Emmers Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5608
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5608
Rank: #31 - 3931. - 39.
Birchwood High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Rank: #31 - 3931. - 39.
Cassville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12
715 E Amelia St
Cassville, WI 53806
(608) 725-5116
Cassville, WI 53806
(608) 725-5116
Rank: #31 - 3931. - 39.
Insight School Of Wisconsin High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
4721 Dale-curtin
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wisconsin average public high schools student-teacher ratio?
The Wisconsin average public high schools student-teacher ratio is 15:1 for 2025-26.
What are the public high schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Wisconsin?
The best top ranked public high schools in Wisconsin include Fairview South, Promethean Charter School and Racine Correctional Institution.
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