For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,017 students in Richland County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Richland County, WI are Richland Online Academy, Kickapoo High School and Ithaca High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, 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 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Richland County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richland Center High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Richland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Kickapoo High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
S6520 State Highway 131
Viola, WI 54664
(608) 627-0103
Viola, WI 54664
(608) 627-0103
Gr: 6-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Ithaca High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Richland Center High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6131
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6131
Gr: 7-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Weston Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
E2511 County Road S
Cazenovia, WI 53924
(608) 986-2151
Cazenovia, WI 53924
(608) 986-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Partner Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1000 Us 14 West
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Gr: 8-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Richland County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Richland County, WI include Richland Online Academy, Kickapoo High School and Ithaca High School.
How many public high schools are located in Richland County?
6 public high schools are located in Richland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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