For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,960 students in 53217, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in 53217, WI are Whitefish Bay High School and Nicolet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 53217 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53217, WI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53217 have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nicolet High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53217, WI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitefish Bay High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 E Fairmount Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3928
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3928
Grades: 9-12
| 906 students
Rank: #22.
Nicolet High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6701 N Jean Nicolet Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7554
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7554
Grades: 9-12
| 1,054 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 53217, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in 53217, WI include Whitefish Bay High School and Nicolet High School.
How many public high schools are located in 53217?
2 public high schools are located in 53217.
What is the racial composition of students in 53217?
53217 public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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