For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 alternative private high schools serving 673 students in Wisconsin.
The top ranked alternative private high school in Wisconsin is Youth Initiative High School.
21% of alternative private high schools in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Top Ranked Wisconsin Alternative Private High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Youth Initiative High School![Youth Initiative High School Photo - At Youth Initiative, we understand adolescents. We provide challenge and support, responsibility and freedom, structure and independence. From our small classroom size to our unique Care Group system of support, we are able to pay close attention to each student, to meet them where they are, and to help them grow and flourish in the ways they need most.]( "Youth Initiative High School Photo - At Youth Initiative, we understand adolescents. We provide challenge and support, responsibility and freedom, structure and independence. From our small classroom size to our unique Care Group system of support, we are able to pay close attention to each student, to meet them where they are, and to help them grow and flourish in the ways they need most.")
Alternative School
500 E Jefferson St 302
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-6445
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-6445
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Coulee Connections - Alternativeeducation
Alternative School
99 Milwaukee St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 519-5540
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 519-5540
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Tuition listed
Family Services Of Wisconsin
Alternative School
3430 Spirit Way
Green Bay, WI 54305
(920) 330-0339
Green Bay, WI 54305
(920) 330-0339
Gr: 6-11 | 15 students
Horizon High School
Alternative School
5003 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 442-0935
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 442-0935
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Tuition listed
1220 Dewey Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(441) 445-4659
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(441) 445-4659
Gr: 8-12 | 55 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Light House Youth Center
Alternative School (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2475 W Roosevelt Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 469-0750
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 469-0750
Gr: 4-12 | 137 students
Milwaukee Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
W. Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7548
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7548
Gr: 7-11 | 17 students
Milwaukee Spectrum Inc
All-girls | Alternative School
3434 N 38th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-8011
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-8011
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students
New Vision Wilderness- Wisconsin
Alternative School
807 Impala Drive
Medford, WI 54451
(414) 737-0400
Medford, WI 54451
(414) 737-0400
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students
Northwest Passage
All-boys | Alternative School
7818 Moline Rd
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-8301
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-8301
Gr: 7-11 | 23 students
Operation Fresh Start
Alternative School
2670 Milwaukee St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 244-4721
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 244-4721
Gr: 12 | 36 students
Powerhouse Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
3245 Token Rd
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 695-3469
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 695-3469
Gr: 6-10 | 12 students
Shalom High School
Alternative School
1749 N 16th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-5019
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-5019
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students
Starr Academy
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
E7475 Rawhide Rd
New London, WI 54961
(920) 531-2570
New London, WI 54961
(920) 531-2570
Gr: 5-11 | 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in Wisconsin?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Wisconsin is Youth Initiative High School.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Wisconsin?
14 alternative private high schools are located in Wisconsin.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin alternative private high schools are approximately 65% minority students, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average of 40%.
What percentage of alternative private high schools are religiously affiliated in Wisconsin?
21% of alternative private high schools in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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