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#1644 of 2,105 schools in WI

Greendale High

High School · Greendale School District · Greendale, WI

A high school in Greendale, WI where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6801 Southway, Greendale, WI 53129

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2021)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency43% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation22.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$14,021
Chronic Absenteeism16.9%

Students at Greendale High score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency48%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 43% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

27.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Greendale High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,023/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greendale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$95,412

Median home value

$288,400

Median rent

$1,177/mo

College educated

49.4%

Homeownership

68.7%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53129; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
22.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
12 boys'·8 girls'·43 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Martin Luther High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9private9–121.1 mi629Compare →
Greenfield HighEnrollment path unverified4.79–121.7 mi1,127Compare →
Journeys Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6private3–122.8 mi75Compare →
Franklin HighEnrollment path unverified6.49–122.9 mi1,606Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Greendale School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$14,021NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Greendale High is listed in Greendale School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Greendale High

Greendale High is a public high school in Greendale, WI, part of Greendale School District, serving approximately 909 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,644 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greendale High

What grades does Greendale High serve?

Greendale High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Greendale High?

Greendale High has an enrollment of approximately 909 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greendale High?

The student-teacher ratio at Greendale High is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Greendale High rank in WI?

Greendale High ranks #1,644 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Greendale High's MySchoolScout rating?

Greendale High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Greendale High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Greendale High has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Greendale High a charter school?

No, Greendale High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Greendale High a Title I school?

No, Greendale High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greendale High?

27.1% of students at Greendale High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
909
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Milwaukee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.9%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 53129)
14,607
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
41
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53129; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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