Serving 804 students in grades 9-12, Port Washington High School ranks in the top 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 36% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher 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 16% 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: 804 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Port Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Port Washington High School's student population of 804 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
804 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Port Washington High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Port Washington High School is 0.29, 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
#755 out of 1991 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
84%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port Washington High School's ranking?
Port Washington High School is ranked #755 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Port Washington High School often compared to?
Port Washington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grafton High School, Cedarburg High School, Ozaukee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Port Washington High School?
The graduation rate of Port Washington High School is 97%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Port Washington High School?
804 students attend Port Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Port Washington High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Washington High School?
Port Washington High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Port Washington High School offer ?
Port Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Port Washington High School part of?
Port Washington High School is part of Port Washington-Saukville School District.
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