South High School
Tel:
(262)970-3705
- South High School serves 946 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- South High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
Top Placements
South High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- South High School's student population of 946 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 946 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 73 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1683 out of 2029 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 12% |
| Black | 9% | 9% |
| White | 51% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.49 |
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| Graduation Rate | 87% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waukesha School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South High School is Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Waukesha Stem Academy (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Whittier Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Waukesha Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 145 students
0.0 miles
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262)970-3775 0.0 9-12 145 - Waukesha Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 185 students
0.0 miles
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262)970-3880 0.0 9-12 185 - Waukesha Whittier Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 209 students
0.1 miles
1103 S East Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262)970-2805 0.1 PK-5 209 - Waukesha Waukesha Stem Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 784 students
0.6 miles
114 S Charles St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262)970-2305 0.6 PK-8 784 - Waukesha Heyer Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 406 students
0.7 miles
1209 Heyer Dr
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262)970-1705 0.7 PK-5 406
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