Port Washington High School

427 W Jackson St
Port Washington, WI 53074
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 823 students in grades 9-12, Port Washington High School 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 34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 823 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Port Washington High School's student population of 823 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
823 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Port Washington High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Port Washington High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#824 out of 1984 schools
(Top 50%)
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34%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Port Washington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Port Washington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
13%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Port Washington High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
4%
9%
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White
84%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WI.
0.29
This chart display the diversity score of Port Washington High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Port Washington High School and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Port Washington High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Port Washington High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Port Washington High School's ranking?
Port Washington High School is ranked #824 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Port Washington High School often compared to?
Port Washington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grafton High School, Cedarburg High School, Ozaukee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Port Washington High School?
The graduation rate of Port Washington High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Port Washington High School?
823 students attend Port Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Port Washington High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Washington High School?
Port Washington High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Port Washington High School offer ?
Port Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Port Washington High School part of?
Port Washington High School is part of Port Washington-Saukville School District.

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5   10/20/2022
good school.
- Posted by Parent - ben dover

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 823 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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