Waukesha School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 11,855 students in Waukesha School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Waukesha School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Waukesha School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 445 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 85% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.52
# American Indian Students
24 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
389 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2,823 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
14%
# Black Students
740 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
7,270 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
62%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
592 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
700
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
733
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
757
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
771
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
798
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
715
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
799
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
796
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
814
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
893
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
863
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
968
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,102
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,146
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,787 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,638 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Waukesha School District?
Waukesha School District manages 27 public schools serving 11,855 students.
What is the rank of Waukesha School District?
Waukesha School District is ranked #205 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waukesha School District?
62% of Waukesha School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waukesha School District?
Waukesha School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Waukesha School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,638 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 27 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 11,855 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Btm 50% in WI)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
