For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,394 students in Waukesha, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Waukesha, WI are Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy, West High School and Waukesha Of Health Professions. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukesha, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Waukesha have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Waukesha, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Waukesha, WI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3880
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3880
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
West High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3301 Saylesville Rd
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-3905
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-3905
Grades: 9-12
| 1,157 students
Rank: #33.
Waukesha Of Health Professions
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3775
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3775
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: #44.
Eachieve - Wisconsin
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 Maple Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069
Grades: 6-12
| 793 students
Rank: #55.
North High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2222 Michigan Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-3505
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-3505
Grades: 9-12
| 1,055 students
Rank: #66.
South High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3705
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3705
Grades: 9-12
| 932 students
Rank: #77.
Waukesha East Alternative School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-4355
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-4355
Grades: 6-12
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riverview School
Alternative School
521 Riverview Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 548-7731
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 548-7731
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waukesha Transition Academy
Special Education School
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1102
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1102
Grades: 12
| 35 students
Waukesha, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Hyde Park Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Hawthorne Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
1111 Maitland Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1605
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1605
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Project Change-a Recovery School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
111 E Main St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-8677
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-8677
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
130 Walton Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2505
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2505
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Waukesha, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Waukesha, WI include Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy, West High School and Waukesha Of Health Professions.
How many public high schools are located in Waukesha, WI?
9 public high schools are located in Waukesha, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in Waukesha, WI?
Waukesha, WI public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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