Top Rankings
Whitnall School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,400 students in Whitnall School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Whitnall School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
2,400 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Whitnall School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#106 out of 443 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.51
# American Indian Students
2 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
111 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
378 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
13%
# Black Students
101 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
1,671 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
69%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
137 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
91
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
146
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
130
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
149
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
146
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
163
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
174
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
173
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
204
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
202
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
199
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
202
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
212
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
209
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,781 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,011 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,781
$16,747
Spending / Student
$14,011
$16,719
Best Whitnall School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgerton Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5145 S 116th St
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 525-8900
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 525-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Hales Corners Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11320 W Janesville Rd
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 525-8800
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 525-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
Whitnall Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5025 S 116th St
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 525-8650
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 525-8650
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
Rank: #44.
Whitnall High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5000 S 116th St
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 525-8500
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 525-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 822 students
Rank: n/an/a
Core4
Charter School
5000 S 116th St
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 525-8414
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 525-8414
Grades: PK
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Whitnall School District?
Whitnall School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,400 students.
What is the rank of Whitnall School District?
Whitnall School District is ranked #105 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whitnall School District?
69% of Whitnall School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Whitnall School District?
Whitnall School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Whitnall School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,011 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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