Waunakee Community High School is a public high school located in Waunakee, Wisconsin. It is part of the Waunakee Community School District and part of the Badger Conference in athletics.
Serving 1,346 students in grades 9-12, Waunakee High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- 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 1,346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Year Founded
1904
Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
Waunakee High School 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 Waunakee High School is 0.27, 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
#294 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
85%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waunakee High School's ranking?
Waunakee High School is ranked #294 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Waunakee High School often compared to?
Waunakee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middleton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waunakee High School?
The graduation rate of Waunakee High School is 98%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Waunakee High School?
1,346 students attend Waunakee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Waunakee High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waunakee High School offer ?
Waunakee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waunakee High School part of?
Waunakee High School is part of Waunakee Community School District.
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