Whitewater High School is a high school located in the city of Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States. It is a part of the Whitewater Unified School District.
Serving 606 students in grades 9-12, Whitewater 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitewater High School's student population of 606 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
606 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Colors
White, Red
School Rankings
Whitewater 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 Whitewater High School is 0.56, 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
#1540 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
39%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
54%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitewater High School's ranking?
Whitewater High School is ranked #1540 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Whitewater High School often compared to?
Whitewater High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elkhorn Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitewater High School?
The graduation rate of Whitewater High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Whitewater High School?
606 students attend Whitewater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Whitewater High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitewater High School?
Whitewater High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whitewater High School offer ?
Whitewater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whitewater High School part of?
Whitewater High School is part of Whitewater Unified School District.
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