New Berlin West Middle/High School is a public middle/high school located in New Berlin, Wisconsin. It is a part of the School District of New Berlin. The school serves grades 7 through 12. The school colors are blue and gold, and the school mascot is the Viking.
Serving 1,028 students in grades 7-12, New Berlin West Middle/high ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,028 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Berlin West Middle/high ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
New Berlin West Middle/high's student population of 1,028 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,028 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
New Berlin West Middle/high ranks within the top 30% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Berlin West Middle/high is 0.38, which is less 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
#544 out of 1991 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
78%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Vern The Viking
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Berlin West Middle/high's ranking?
New Berlin West Middle/high is ranked #544 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are New Berlin West Middle/high often compared to?
New Berlin West Middle/highis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenhower Middle/high by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Berlin West Middle/high?
The graduation rate of New Berlin West Middle/high is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend New Berlin West Middle/high?
1,028 students attend New Berlin West Middle/high.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of New Berlin West Middle/high students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Berlin West Middle/high?
New Berlin West Middle/high has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Berlin West Middle/high offer ?
New Berlin West Middle/high offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Berlin West Middle/high part of?
New Berlin West Middle/high is part of New Berlin School District.
School Reviews
2 12/3/2008
The amount of electives at this school is practically non existant. The music / art programs are very under funded and are lacking in teaching quality. Though the facilities have been recently renovated, the school under uses them, and most of the time does not even make the new edditons available to the student body. The parents are very involved, but the school board does not listen for it is made up of parents who enlist their children in private schools.
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