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Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions vs. South High School

Should you attend Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions or South High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
South High School
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 114 students in grades 9-12, Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions ranks in the top 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 879 students in grades 9-12, South 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
114 students
879 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
25% | 75%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
75 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waukesha School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#685 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
#1764 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in WI)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 30% in WI)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 50% in WI)
85%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions with the average graduation rate observed in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of South High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions by grade.
This chart displays the students of South High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
18
230
Grade 10 Students
36
193
Grade 11 Students
24
226
Grade 12 Students
36
230

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Waukesha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waukesha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waukesha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waukesha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waukesha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waukesha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waukesha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
68%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waukesha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waukesha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waukesha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waukesha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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