Whitefish Bay High School

1200 E Fairmount Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 941 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 941 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in WI)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 85% (Top 1%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Whitefish Bay High School's student population of 941 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
941 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Whitefish Bay High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,991 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 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#23 out of 1991 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Whitefish Bay High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whitefish Bay High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whitefish Bay High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Whitefish Bay High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
14%
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Black
7%
9%
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White
73%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Whitefish Bay High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Whitefish Bay High School and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
1%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Whitefish Bay High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Whitefish Bay High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #23 out of 1,991 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?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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%.
How many students attend Whitefish Bay High School?
941 students attend Whitefish Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Whitefish Bay High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitefish Bay High School?
Whitefish Bay High School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 941 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 85% (Top 1%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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