Serving 846 students in grades 9-12, Pewaukee High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 846 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pewaukee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pewaukee High School's student population of 846 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
846 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pewaukee High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pewaukee High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 1984 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
2%
9%
White
81%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pewaukee High School's ranking?
Pewaukee High School is ranked #248 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Pewaukee High School often compared to?
Pewaukee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arrowhead High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pewaukee High School?
The graduation rate of Pewaukee High School is 97%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pewaukee High School?
846 students attend Pewaukee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Pewaukee High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pewaukee High School?
Pewaukee High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pewaukee High School offer ?
Pewaukee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pewaukee High School part of?
Pewaukee High School is part of Pewaukee School District.
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