Kettle Moraine High School is a secondary school located in Wales, Wisconsin. It is a part of the Kettle Moraine School District. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Kettle Moraine was named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2002 by the U.S. Department of Education.
Serving 118 students in grades 9-12, School For Arts And Performance ranks in the top 20% 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 40-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For Arts And Performance ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
School For Arts And Performance's student population of 118 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
School For Arts And Performance ranks within the top 20% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School For Arts And Performance is 0.22, 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
#274 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
88%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Captain Laser
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School For Arts And Performance's ranking?
School For Arts And Performance is ranked #274 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are School For Arts And Performance often compared to?
School For Arts And Performanceis often viewed alongside schools like High School Of Health Sciences by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of School For Arts And Performance?
The graduation rate of School For Arts And Performance is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend School For Arts And Performance?
118 students attend School For Arts And Performance.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of School For Arts And Performance students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For Arts And Performance?
School For Arts And Performance has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does School For Arts And Performance offer ?
School For Arts And Performance offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School For Arts And Performance part of?
School For Arts And Performance is part of Kettle Moraine School District.
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