For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,562 students in Manitowoc County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Manitowoc County, WI are Valders High School, Lighthouse Learning Academy and Mishicot High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manitowoc County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Manitowoc County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Manitowoc County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kiel 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 23% 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 Manitowoc County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valders High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 W Wilson St
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9530
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9530
Grades: 9-12
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Lighthouse Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4521 Lincoln Ave
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-4560
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-4560
Grades: PK-12
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Mishicot High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
660 Washington St
Mishicot, WI 54228
(920) 755-3281
Mishicot, WI 54228
(920) 755-3281
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1433 S 8th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9600
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,455 students
Rank: #55.
Kiel High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 Raider Hts
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2263
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2263
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
Rank: #66.
Two Rivers High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4519 Lincoln Ave
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-2291
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 477 students
Rank: #77.
Reedsville Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 Manitowoc St
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4341
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4341
Grades: 7-12
| 266 students
Rank: #88.
Mckinley Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 E Cedar Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Grades: K-12
| 93 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kiel Eschool
Charter School
416 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2266
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2266
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Manitowoc County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1322 33rd St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-1341
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-1341
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
1322 33rd St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-7522
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-7522
Grades: PK
| 59 students
Manitowoc County Comprehensive Charter School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
1010 Huron St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4741
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4741
Grades: 1-8
| 5 students
Manitowoc County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1025 South 9th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-5020
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-5020
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
12121 County Road Xx
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-8255
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-8255
Grades: PK-4
| 71 students
Meeme Leads Charter (Closed 2016)
Charter School
12121 County Road Xx
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-8255
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-8255
Grades: PK-2
| 48 students
411 E Washington Ave
Cleveland, WI 53015
(920) 693-8241
Cleveland, WI 53015
(920) 693-8241
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
350 Park St
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4345
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4345
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Manitowoc County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Manitowoc County, WI include Valders High School, Lighthouse Learning Academy and Mishicot High School.
How many public high schools are located in Manitowoc County?
9 public high schools are located in Manitowoc County.
What is the racial composition of students in Manitowoc County?
Manitowoc County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% 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 Manitowoc County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Manitowoc County include: Lincoln High School vs. Two Rivers High School, Mishicot High School vs. Two Rivers High School, Two Rivers High School vs. Lincoln High School
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