Serving 945 students in grades 9-12, Whitefish Bay High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 945 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitefish Bay High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Milwaukee, WI, encompassing approximately 2.1 square miles. Most students typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitefish Bay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Whitefish Bay High School's student population of 945 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
945 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1932
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whitefish Bay High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitefish Bay High School is 0.45, which is less 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
#43 out of 1962 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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
97%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.3%
24%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
1%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitefish Bay High School's ranking?
Whitefish Bay High School is ranked #43 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Whitefish Bay High School often compared to?
Whitefish Bay High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nicolet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitefish Bay High School?
The graduation rate of Whitefish Bay High School is 97%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Whitefish Bay High School?
945 students attend Whitefish Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Whitefish Bay High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitefish Bay High School?
Whitefish Bay High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whitefish Bay High School offer ?
Whitefish Bay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whitefish Bay High School part of?
Whitefish Bay High School is part of Whitefish Bay School District.
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