Serving 833 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 13% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). 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 60% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 833 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South High serves the eastern part of Waukesha, WI, covering an area of approximately 12.2 square miles. Most families can expect to drive to the school in about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
South High School's student population of 833 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
833 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Motto
Every Person Every Day
School Rankings
South 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 South High School is 0.66, 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
#1784 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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
92%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Mascot
Cardinal (blackie The Blackshirt)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South High School's ranking?
South High School is ranked #1784 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are South High School often compared to?
South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North High School, West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of South High School?
The graduation rate of South High School is 92%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend South High School?
833 students attend South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of South High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South High School?
South High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does South High School offer ?
South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South High School part of?
South High School is part of Waukesha School District.
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