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Best Portage Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 671 students in Portage, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Portage, WI are Portage Academy Of Achievement and Portage High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portage, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Portage have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Portage, 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 Portage 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 17% 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 Portage, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portage Academy Of Achievement
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2505 New Pinery Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2165
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Portage High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-8545
Gr: 6-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Columbia Correctional Institution
Alternative School
2925 Columbia Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-9100
Gr: 11-12 | 4 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Portage, Wisconsin

Portage, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
N5194 State Rd 78
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Gr: 1-6 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
W8349 Dumke Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016
Gr: K-6 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 13%
191 East Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Portage, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Portage, WI include Portage Academy Of Achievement and Portage High School.
How many public high schools are located in Portage?
3 public high schools are located in Portage.
What is the racial composition of students in Portage?
Portage public high schools minority enrollment is 17% 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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