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#1627 of 2,105 schools in WI

Mukwonago High

High School · Mukwonago School District · Mukwonago, WI

A high school in Mukwonago, WI where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.

605 W Veterans Way, Mukwonago, WI 53149

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2021)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-25.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation27.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$12,165
Chronic Absenteeism14.4%

Students at Mukwonago High score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 39% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (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

13.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mukwonago 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,284/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mukwonago), 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

$112,653

Median home value

$384,600

Median rent

$1,100/mo

College educated

40%

Homeownership

86.1%

Poverty rate

2.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53149; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
27.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
10 boys'·13 girls'·40 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mukwonago Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–122.5 mi28Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Mukwonago School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#8 of 9
District spending per student
$12,165NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Mukwonago High

Mukwonago High is a public high school in Mukwonago, WI, part of Mukwonago School District, serving approximately 1,585 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,627 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about Mukwonago High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Mukwonago High School is a public high school located in Mukwonago, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States 2. It operates as part of the Mukwonago Area School District (MASD) 2. The school serves approximately 1,700 students and employs over 150 staff members 2. The district highlights its Career and Technical Education program, describing it as award-winning and featuring a YouTube video series 1. Additionally, the district has adopted the science of reading to improve early literacy initiatives 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.masd.k12.wi.us
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mukwonago High

What grades does Mukwonago High serve?

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

How many students attend Mukwonago High?

Mukwonago High has an enrollment of approximately 1,585 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mukwonago High?

The student-teacher ratio at Mukwonago High is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mukwonago High rank in WI?

Mukwonago High ranks #1,627 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Mukwonago High's MySchoolScout rating?

Mukwonago High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Mukwonago High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mukwonago High has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Mukwonago High a charter school?

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

Is Mukwonago High a Title I school?

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

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

13.6% of students at Mukwonago 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
1,585
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
96
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Waukesha County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.4%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 53149)
19,601
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
42.4
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 53149; 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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