Cudahy High School is a public high school which serves Cudahy, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee in southeastern Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It is the only high school in the Cudahy School District.
Serving 678 students in grades 9-12, Cudahy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cudahy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cudahy High School's student population of 678 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
678 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Cudahy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cudahy High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1767 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
30%
14%
Black
8%
9%
White
53%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cudahy High School's ranking?
Cudahy High School is ranked #1767 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Cudahy High School often compared to?
Cudahy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saint Francis High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cudahy High School?
The graduation rate of Cudahy High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cudahy High School?
678 students attend Cudahy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Cudahy High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cudahy High School?
Cudahy High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cudahy High School offer ?
Cudahy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cudahy High School part of?
Cudahy High School is part of Cudahy School District.
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