Washington Park High School is a public, four-year high school in Racine, Wisconsin, USA, with an enrollment of 1,500 students. Its school colors are blue and orange.
Serving 1,203 students in grades 7-12, Park 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,203 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Park High serves the southeastern part of Racine, WI, covering an area of approximately 10.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance to the nearest edge of the zone being about 2.2 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 3.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Park High School's student population of 1,203 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,203 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1929
School Calendar
School Rankings
Park 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 Park High School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1863 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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
82%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.8%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
4%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Orange
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park High School's ranking?
Park High School is ranked #1863 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Park High School often compared to?
Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Case High School, Horlick High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Park High School?
The graduation rate of Park High School is 82%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Park High School?
1,203 students attend Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Park High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park High School?
Park High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park High School offer ?
Park High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Park High School part of?
Park High School is part of Racine Unified School District.
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