For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,005 students in 53717, WI.
The top ranked public high school in 53717, WI is Vel Phillips Memorial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 53717 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53717, WI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 53717 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vel Phillips Memorial High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53717, WI ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vel Phillips Memorial High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 S Gammon Rd
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 663-5990
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 663-5990
Gr: 9-12 | 2,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 53717, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in 53717, WI include Vel Phillips Memorial High School.
How many public high schools are located in 53717?
1 public high schools are located in 53717.
What is the racial composition of students in 53717?
53717 public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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