Serving 951 students in grades 9-12, Whitefish Bay High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 951 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitefish Bay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Whitefish Bay High School's student population of 951 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
951 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whitefish Bay High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitefish Bay High School is 0.44, 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
#131 out of 1984 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
8%
9%
White
74%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
1%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitefish Bay High School's ranking?
Whitefish Bay High School is ranked #131 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Whitefish Bay High School often compared to?
Whitefish Bay High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nicolet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitefish Bay High School?
The graduation rate of Whitefish Bay High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Whitefish Bay High School?
951 students attend Whitefish Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Whitefish Bay High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitefish Bay High School?
Whitefish Bay High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whitefish Bay High School offer ?
Whitefish Bay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitefish Bay High School part of?
Whitefish Bay High School is part of Whitefish Bay School District.
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