Whitewater High School

534 S Elizabeth St
Whitewater, WI 53190
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 595 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 595 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Whitewater High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Whitewater High School's student population of 595 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
595 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Whitewater High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 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 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1638 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Whitewater High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whitewater 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.
25-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whitewater 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.
15-19%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Whitewater 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
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
36%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Whitewater High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
9%
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White
56%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Whitewater High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Whitewater High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Whitewater High School and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Whitewater High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Whitewater 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.
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 #1638 out of 1,991 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
595 students attend Whitewater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Whitewater High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Whitewater High School?
Whitewater High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whitewater High School offer ?
Whitewater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitewater High School part of?
Whitewater High School is part of Whitewater Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 595 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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