For the 2026 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 21% (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 89%, which is equal to 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valders High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 W Wilson St
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9530
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9530
Gr: 9-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 93:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Kiel High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Raider Hts
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2263
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2263
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1433 S 8th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9600
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,455 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Two Rivers High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4519 Lincoln Ave
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-2291
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Mckinley Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Kiel Eschool
Charter School
416 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2266
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2266
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Manitowoc County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1322 33rd St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-1341
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-1341
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
1322 33rd St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-7522
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-7522
Gr: PK | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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
Gr: 1-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
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
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student
12121 County Road Xx
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-8255
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-8255
Gr: PK-4 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Meeme Leads Charter (Closed 2016)
Charter School
12121 County Road Xx
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-8255
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-8255
Gr: PK-2 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 12%
411 E Washington Ave
Cleveland, WI 53015
(920) 693-8241
Cleveland, WI 53015
(920) 693-8241
Gr: 1-6
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, Kiel Eschool vs. Valders High School, Two Rivers High School vs. Lincoln High School
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