For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 88 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton, WI.
The top ranked public high school in Downtown is Valley New School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Valley New School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley New School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
122 E College Ave, Suite 2b
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5605
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5605
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
Appleview
Special Education School
120 E Harris St
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 933-7062
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 933-7062
Grades: PK-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton, WI include Valley New School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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