For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,548 students in Manitowoc, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Manitowoc, WI are Lincoln High School and Mckinley Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manitowoc, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Manitowoc have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Manitowoc, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Manitowoc, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Manitowoc, Wisconsin 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Manitowoc, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Manitowoc, WI include Lincoln High School and Mckinley Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Manitowoc?
2 public high schools are located in Manitowoc.
What is the racial composition of students in Manitowoc?
Manitowoc public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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