Homestead High School is a four-year public high school located in Mequon, Wisconsin, United States, a northern suburb of Milwaukee. Part of the Mequon-Thiensville School District, it serves a 48-square-mile area including the city of Mequon and the village of Thiensville.
Serving 1,204 students in grades 9-12, Homestead 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 62% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Homestead High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Mequon, WI, covering approximately 48.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Homestead High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Homestead High School's student population of 1,204 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,204 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Rankings
Homestead High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homestead High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 1962 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Highland
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Homestead High School's ranking?
Homestead High School is ranked #134 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Homestead High School often compared to?
Homestead High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nicolet High School, Cedarburg High School, Grafton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Homestead High School?
The graduation rate of Homestead High School is 98%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Homestead High School?
1,204 students attend Homestead High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Homestead High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Homestead High School?
Homestead High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Homestead High School offer ?
Homestead High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Homestead High School part of?
Homestead High School is part of Mequon-Thiensville School District.
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