2023 Best Schools Offering AP Courses in the Appleton Area

• Mount Calvary, WI•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.32 out of 5  56 reviews

Parent: My oldest son graduated from SLS 2021 & he continuously states that he feels prepared for college. He attends a Catholic University and he continues to engage in the study habits he learned at SLS. He knows how to delegate his time & workload all because of his experience at SLS. He said he would do it all over again in a heartbeat! As a parent I thought the traditional high school education setting was going to be fitting, but my son saw all that he could benefit from SLS and insisted on going. My two younger sons also saw how much SLS was a benefit for their future & made the choice to attend. I have 1 SLS graduate & 2 son's currently attending SLS (c/o 2023 & 2025) . I love the brotherhood these young men have! The one thing in life people overlook is the aspect of faith building, & SLS will prepare these young men for all of life's challenges. My faith has been changed because of SLS. My prayer is more people can see the importance of putting faith in God first. God is Good!... Read 56 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 154

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Appleton, WI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  150 reviews

Senior: To me, Xavier has been a great place! All of the teachers I've had all want whats best for their students and work hard on educating them. Xavier has also been a place that showcases a great sense of community through sporting events, musicals, and just overall support for each student that goes through the system. The one downside that is most noticeable is the diversity. While there are many foreign exchange students here, there is still a lack of other cultures and on top of that, when there are other cultures, there is not as much of a welcoming feeling that you would hope for. But the students and staff at Xavier are very welcoming and accommodating and will do anything to make you feel comfortable!... Read 150 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,482

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Kimberly Area School District, WI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  253 reviews

Junior: I honestly love going to school at Kimberly. All the students and teachers are very understanding and overall so nice. One thing that has really stood out to me while going to school here is that there is hardly any bullying. When you start at kimberly in kindergarten it is drilled into your head how bullying affects people. We all learn and remember this and I think it really left a lasting impression. I also have noticed how people stand up for each other. If someone notices something that they know is wrong, they stand up for themselves or others. Overall I feel that the kimberly district left very lasting impressions on everyone and made many of the students the mature adults they are becoming now.... Read 253 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,586

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Appleton Area School District, WI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  230 reviews

Senior: Most teachers are lenient. They give you plenty of time to get work done in school so you don't have much to do or nothing to do after school. I have been taking choir since freshman year and every year I always look forward to our concerts. Especially, Wintersong which is one of North's biggest concerts of the year. I highly recommend to anyone who is going to or who is attending North to join the choir. Even if you're not good at singing it is the best community to be in. I wish North would give students more opportunities during a pep rally. Obviously, with COVID it is more difficult, but hopefully when this pandemic dies down North will start to add more opportunities.... Read 230 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,611

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Neenah Joint School District, WI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  271 reviews

Senior: While Neenah High School has its cons, it provides a quality education and second home to its students. A selling point is the plethora of opportunities that the school provides. Filled with niche clubs, a student is highly likely to find a place they belong in. Also, there is a wide variety of types of classes to choose from. Students are free to learn at their own pace for the most part. Whether they choose to take standard courses, or rigorous AP courses, I would say that they are getting a quality education about 80% of the time. Furthermore, the teachers are extremely caring and helpful, and I have found that I can approach them with anything. On a more negative note, the school culture is lacking. Students rarely stray from their cliques, and the school does not have a community feel. Despite this, I have thoroughly enjoyed the three years I have spent at the high school.... Read 271 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 2,003

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Appleton Area School District, WI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.63 out of 5  8 reviews

Junior: Tesla engineering charter school is a great option for teens looking into going into technology and engineering base after high school. The school has many helpful classes which are specialized to help you best succeed. As a female, I never felt like the teachers looked at me differently or taught me any differently than my male peers. When it comes to the staff I can not say enough good words as they all put so much time and effort into their students. This school has given me so many helpful resources I needed and was a great way to add to my college resumes.... Read 8 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 143

• Student-teacher ratio 36:1

• Winneconne Community School District, WI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  50 reviews

Alum: I liked how small and close the students and staff are all throughout the entire Winneconne School District. I transferred my freshman year from Oshkosh West High School to Winneconne High School and everyone was so nice and accepting. Something I would change would be the classes available. The lack of diverse classes is more than likely due to the size being small, but I’d like to have had options when it came to foreign languages but Spanish was the only language class. Same thing with shop classes, they only offered a small engines class but no kind of mechanics class. That would’ve been nice. Overall though a really great school with great teachers and nice students. An excellent place to learn.... Read 50 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 540

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Neenah, WI•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  35 reviews

Senior: I started at this school in my junior year and this was the best experience of my life, to be around such caring and compassionate teachers and students whom are dedicated to helping one another and lifting each other up. Plus because this is a Christ based school, you'll have him with you always!... Read 35 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 239

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Kaukauna Area School District, WI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.68 out of 5  174 reviews

Senior: I love Kaukauna High School! It has the perfect balance between academics, athletics, and social atmosphere. I feel like there is something for everyone here and any new student would feel welcomed and at home. The staff is very caring, invested and helpful and the students have a lot of school pride and have a strong sense of community. I feel prepared for college and that if I ever needed anything my teachers would be willing to help even after high school.... Read 174 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,207

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Rosendale-Brandon School District, WI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.73 out of 5  73 reviews

Alum: I attended Laconia High School from 2015-2019. I had great social and academic learning opportunities that are helping me thrive in college. Since this school is in a small town everyone knows everyone teachers included, you have the options for great one on one opportunities and are treated almost more like a family by the school, district, and community. Even as a small school Laconia gave me plenty of opportunities to learn and take classes specific to the major I wanted to go into once I got to college. The teachers and academics truly are remarkable and made me feel like I'm ahead of most young adults my age. Overall I am incredibly thankful for all my time spent at Laconia and truly miss it.... Read 73 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 316

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Oshkosh Area School District, WI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  165 reviews

Alum: I switched to Oshkosh West in the middle of my freshman year after attending a very small school beforehand, and honestly, it was one of the best choices I've made. Easily my favorite part about West were the teachers: nearly every single teacher that I had when I was in high school was great, especially in the art and history department! If there's one thing I didn't like, it was easily the CPM math program, which is student-based groupwork without much help from the teacher. I have struggled in math my whole life, so their math program didn't work well for me. Everything else about West was pretty great, I miss going there!... Read 165 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,675

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Hortonville Area School District, WI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.63 out of 5  139 reviews

Senior: Hortonville High School is the perfect place for students and teachers alike. The school offers an innovative environment where education can flourish and the school prides it'self at being the top in the state of Wisconsin! The school has great sports programs, However, if you aren't into sports, there are a vast amount of clubs and activities to partake in. Ranging from nerdy subjects like anime club to performance-based groups like the theater club that puts on yearly musicals. Also (and this is my personal opinion) HHS has one of the greatest bands in the state. This school has it all, but what makes HHS really special, are the people. It has some of the kindest, most respectful and most accepting staff ever. The teachers' influence affects the students, giving them positive energy and the persistence to achieve their goals. So, it doesn't matter what you study, or what you do at HHS. I found that it's the people you get to know that makes me proud to be a Hortonville Polar Bear.... Read 139 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,214

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Oshkosh Area School District, WI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  159 reviews

Junior: My experience at North High school has taught me a lot things about myself. North offers a variety of classes within different interests, possible career ideas, and opportunities. Throughthese open doors, I learned what kind of a student I am or could be. Oshkosh North High School is a beautifully diverse environment.Everyone and anyone no matter our individual uniqueness are allowed to come to school feeling secure and reassured that we can find a place to belong. Of course we are still adolescents who are still maturing but a majority of the students improve and really show growth when looking at a teacher’s perspective. Each teacher has at least 100-200 students and sees about 500+ different faces. Each year is an adventure. The great memories of each year depends on the students impacton the school and the teachers support on the students. The teachers at OshkoshNorth each believe in something different with the same concept: to provide a betterfoundation for the students future.... Read 159 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,199

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Appleton Area School District, WI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.56 out of 5  9 reviews

Junior: Great staff, a huge variety of classes and a great community of artists. I love learning and connecting with other artists so this is a really good fit for me!... Read 9 reviews

• grade B

• Students 139

• Student-teacher ratio 35:1

• Lomira School District, WI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  44 reviews

Senior: Very great school with some very useful and helpful teachers! Through the pandemic they have been helpful, resourceful, and have done everything in their power to give us the closest thing to normal we can get during these times.... Read 44 reviews

• grade B

• Students 341

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Oshkosh, WI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  26 reviews

Sophomore: I have been going to Lourdes since 6th grade and I am now entering sophomore year. My experience at Lourdes has been great. The teachers are willing to help you through anything, and are very kind and understanding. I have never had any experiences with bullying nor have I heard any stories about bullying. Lourdes Academy staff keeps their school a safe place and feels like home to everyone. Everyone loves the music program because whether you are in band or choir, every four years our choir and band class takes a spring break trip to Florida and it is a great experience.... Read 26 reviews

• grade B

• Students 629

• Student-teacher ratio 39:1

• Appleton Area School District, WI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.71 out of 5  156 reviews

Senior: East High School is a very inclusive and enjoyable high school. The teachers are exceptional and all care so much about the students. The school is and amazing place to learn and spend time with peers. The academics are very good and all of he teachers and students push each other to be the best all of the time. The school is very safe and they always try to take care of their students. The school culture and spirit is one of my favorite things about Appleton East, the love for our school truly shines through at pep rallies, sporting events, and much more!... Read 156 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,394

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Fond du Lac School District, WI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.53 out of 5  257 reviews

Senior: I enjoy the large number of students and the diversity that it brings. I also enjoy how the teachers incorporate a variety of ways for us to learn and are always there to help us. I feel safe when going to school and I know that the staff only wants the best for me and my fellow students. I also enjoy the wide variety of classes they offer to us which allows every student to participate in the things that they are interested in. Furthermore, I love the school spirit! Almost all of the students participate at school sporting events, spirit days, assembly's, dances and the arts performances.... Read 257 reviews

• grade B

• Students 2,009

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Freedom Area School District, WI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.69 out of 5  95 reviews

Senior: I love the community of Freedom and the amount of support that is there for everyone. This support is especially shown at sporting events and participation in fundraising efforts. The Freedom Area is blessed to have such down-to-earth and considerate residents and students. I will always feel at home in Freedom, Wisconsin.... Read 95 reviews

• grade B

• Students 536

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Menasha Joint School District, WI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  129 reviews

Senior: The teachers are very involved and care about each of their students equally. They are very involved with how they are going to keep the students on track to succeeding. They help their students with anything they need whether it is for academics, counseling, help with finding jobs, or financial help.... Read 129 reviews

• grade B

• Students 910

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Appleton Area School District, WI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.71 out of 5  93 reviews

Senior: I've had a great time at West High School. I met a lot of friends that I hadn't seen in a long time and the reunion was cool. The school's layout was fairly simple, so getting to class on time wasn't hard. I really enjoyed some classes that I had never had before, and I want to see more of them in the future.... Read 93 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,128

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Little Chute Area School District, WI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.43 out of 5  7 reviews

Senior: Overall I had a very good experience with the Little Chute Career Pathways Academy. I though the teachers were very dedicated towards the students sucess and emphasized grit within each student. The school is a charter school of sorts, so the students are able to take both the academies classes but also some of the regular high school classes. I loved how everything was mostly self paced in my charter classes. It has better prepared my for my college level classes as well as my AP classes. The personal connections I have mad with my teachers have also been a positive throughout my high school career and I have always felt prioritized by my school. The downfall that I have with my high school, is I wish I had more options towards classes that are meant for my future. Because it is a smaller school, there are not as many to choose from but I will say that the classes they do have are great!... Read 7 reviews

• grade B

• Students 145

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Brillion School District, WI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.68 out of 5  71 reviews

Senior: I transferred to Brillion my senior year of high school. The difference in the school size was significant, but everyone was so welcoming. I also noticed that a vast majority of the students are very hard-working; academically, sports-wise, and work-wise. It is nice to see that there are still young adolescents out there who care about their future.... Read 71 reviews

• grade B

• Students 339

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Appleton Area School District, WI•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.58 out of 5  19 reviews

Junior: Valley New School is a great school for people who are able to manage their time well and are self-motivated. Additionally, Valley New School is great for people who have a hard time in the regular classroom and like to go at their own pace to complete tasks and work on projects that are interesting to them.... Read 19 reviews

• grade B

• Students 67

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• New Holstein School District, WI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  27 reviews

Senior: I have gone to New Holstein School District all of my life. They have always helped me gain the resources that I needed to learn as much as I could. They have been constantly growing with technology, allowing hands on activities online, as well as in the classroom. I loved all of the staff there. They have always helped me and actually cared about my education. They did whatever they could to help me succeed in my twelve years of schooling. Once you leave the teacher’s classroom, they still care about you and will help you whenever you need it. The student to teacher ratio is perfect. I don’t think I ever had a class that has had over twenty six people in it. That makes it easier and handy to be able to talk to my teachers whenever I need to. ... Read 27 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 337

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1