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#1058 of 2,105 schools in WI
Kettle Moraine High
High School · Kettle Moraine School District · Wales, WI
A high school in Wales, WI where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
349 N Oak Crest Dr, Wales, WI 53183
- Math 54% proficient (2021)
- Reading 66% proficient (2021)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kettle Moraine High score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 13 points since 2018, reaching 60% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kettle Moraine 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Low67/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,327
Median home value
$383,300
Median rent
$1,473/mo
College educated
49.1%
Homeownership
85.7%
Poverty rate
1.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53183; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School of Health SciencesCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Km ConnectCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Km Global SchCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| School for Arts and PerformanceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 118 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Kettle Moraine School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,261NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kettle Moraine High is listed in Kettle Moraine School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kettle Moraine High
Kettle Moraine High is a public high school in Wales, WI, part of Kettle Moraine School District, serving approximately 886 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,058 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kettle Moraine High
What grades does Kettle Moraine High serve?
Kettle Moraine High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kettle Moraine High?
Kettle Moraine High has an enrollment of approximately 886 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kettle Moraine High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kettle Moraine High is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kettle Moraine High rank in WI?
Kettle Moraine High ranks #1,058 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Kettle Moraine High's MySchoolScout rating?
Kettle Moraine High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Kettle Moraine High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kettle Moraine High has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Kettle Moraine High a charter school?
No, Kettle Moraine High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kettle Moraine High a Title I school?
No, Kettle Moraine High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kettle Moraine High?
12.8% of students at Kettle Moraine 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
- 886
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Waukesha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (262) 968-6273
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 53183)
- 3,073
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 53183; 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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