Waunakee High School serves 1,352 students in grades 9-12.
Waunakee High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waunakee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Waunakee High School's student population of 1,352 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waunakee High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Waunakee High School is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#184 out of 1984 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
1%
9%
White
88%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waunakee High School's ranking?
Waunakee High School is ranked #184 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waunakee High School?
The graduation rate of Waunakee High School is 97%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Waunakee High School?
1,352 students attend Waunakee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Waunakee High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waunakee High School?
Waunakee High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waunakee High School offer ?
Waunakee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waunakee High School part of?
Waunakee High School is part of Waunakee Community School District.
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