Best high schools in Appleton (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 7 schools in Appleton, Wisconsin. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Wisconsin.
- 173Tesla Engineering Charter SchoolAppleton · Charter High69.5% Math proficiency · 147 students
- 253Renaissance SchoolAppleton · Charter High34.5% Math proficiency · 151 students
- 350North HighAppleton · Public High34% Math proficiency · 1,635 students
- 449Valley New SchoolAppleton · Charter High30% Math proficiency · 68 students
- 540Fox Cities Leadership AcademyAppleton · Charter High10% Math proficiency · 78 students
- 635East HighAppleton · Public High22% Math proficiency · 1,238 students
- 733West HighAppleton · Public High19% Math proficiency · 1,024 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla Engineering Charter School Appleton · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 73.3 Top 25% | 69.5% Math proficiency | 147 |
| 2 | Renaissance School Appleton · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 53.3 Top 50% | 34.5% Math proficiency | 151 |
| 3 | North High Appleton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 50.0 Top 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 1,635 |
| 4 | Valley New School Appleton · High · Grades 7–12 | Charter | 49.4 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 68 |
| 5 | Fox Cities Leadership Academy Appleton · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 40.3 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 78 |
| 6 | East High Appleton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 35.0 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 1,238 |
| 7 | West High Appleton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 32.5 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 1,024 |
Tesla Engineering Charter School in Appleton leads the 2025 list of high schools in Appleton with a Success Index (US) of 73.3. Of the 7 schools shown, 4 are charter, 3 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Wisconsin high schools rankings, every school on the Appleton page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Appleton?
Tesla Engineering Charter School in Appleton, Wisconsin ranks first among high schools in Appleton with a Success Index (US) of 73.3 out of 100 (Enrollment: 147).
How are high schools in Appleton ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.