Serving 612 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 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (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
Top Rankings
Whitewater High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Whitewater High School's student population of 612 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1638 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
33%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
58%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 #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?
612 students attend Whitewater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Whitewater High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitewater High School?
Whitewater High School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (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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