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#1455 of 2,105 schools in WI
Port Washington High
High School · Port Washington-saukville School District · Port Washington, WI
A Port Washington-saukville School District high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
427 W Jackson St, Port Washington, WI 53074
- Math 34% proficient (2021)
- Reading 46% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Port Washington High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 40% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Port Washington 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Average605/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Washington), 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
$78,944
Median home value
$276,200
Median rent
$1,024/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Port Washington-saukville School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,300NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Port Washington High is listed in Port Washington-Saukville School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Port Washington High
Port Washington High is a public high school in Port Washington, WI, part of Port Washington-saukville School District, serving approximately 804 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,455 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Port Washington High
What grades does Port Washington High serve?
Port Washington High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Port Washington High?
Port Washington High has an enrollment of approximately 804 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Washington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Washington High is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Port Washington High rank in WI?
Port Washington High ranks #1,455 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Port Washington High's MySchoolScout rating?
Port Washington High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Port Washington High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Port Washington High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Port Washington High a charter school?
No, Port Washington High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Port Washington High a Title I school?
No, Port Washington High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Port Washington High?
25.9% of students at Port Washington 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
- 804
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Ozaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.8%
- Phone
- (262) 268-5500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 53074)
- 13,589
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 53074; 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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