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South High School

401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 890 students in grades 9-12, South 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 890 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
South High School's student population of 890 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
890 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
South 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 South High School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1764 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South 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 South 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.
15-19%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South 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.
20-24%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South 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
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in South High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
40%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
43%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South High School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of South High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of South 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
45%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South 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
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South 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 Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is South High School's ranking?
South High School is ranked #1764 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are South High School often compared to?
South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North High School, West 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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of South High School?
The graduation rate of South High School is 85%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend South High School?
890 students attend South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of South High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South High School?
South High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does South High School offer ?
South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South High School part of?
South High School is part of Waukesha School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 890 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 85% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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