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#1039 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 49% in state
Homestead High
High School · Mequon-thiensville School District · Mequon, WI
A Mequon-thiensville School District high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5000 W Mequon Rd, Mequon, WI 53092
- Math 49% proficient (2021)
- Reading 62% proficient (2021)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Homestead High score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 56% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 72% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Homestead 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average602/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mequon), 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
$126,431
Median home value
$440,200
Median rent
$1,962/mo
College educated
68.8%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53092; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University School-milwaukeePrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,038 | Compare → |
| Brown Deer Middle/highEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–12 | 4.1 mi | 925 | Compare → |
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.
Mequon-thiensville School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,048NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Homestead High is listed in Mequon-Thiensville School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Homestead High
Homestead High is a public high school in Mequon, WI, part of Mequon-thiensville School District, serving approximately 1,225 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,039 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Homestead High
What grades does Homestead High serve?
Homestead High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Homestead High?
Homestead High has an enrollment of approximately 1,225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homestead High?
The student-teacher ratio at Homestead High is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Homestead High rank in WI?
Homestead High ranks #1,039 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Homestead High's MySchoolScout rating?
Homestead High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Homestead High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Homestead High has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Homestead High a charter school?
No, Homestead High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Homestead High a Title I school?
No, Homestead High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Homestead High?
13.6% of students at Homestead 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
- 1,225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ozaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (262) 238-5646
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 53092)
- 21,202
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.9
Official sources & links
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 53092; 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
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