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#1603 of 2,105 schools in WI
South High
High School · Waukesha School District · Waukesha, WI
A Waukesha School District high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 E Roberta Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
- Math 16% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South High score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 37% (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
52.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where South 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated989/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waukesha), 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
$74,596
Median home value
$277,800
Median rent
$1,180/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
54.8%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53186; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha Academy of Health ProfessionsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Waukesha Engineering Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Eachieve Academy - WisconsinCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 658 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Waukesha School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #23 of 26
- District spending per student
- $12,969NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
South High is listed in Waukesha School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South High
South High is a public high school in Waukesha, WI, part of Waukesha School District, serving approximately 879 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,603 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South High
What grades does South High serve?
South High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South High?
South High has an enrollment of approximately 879 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South High?
The student-teacher ratio at South High is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South High rank in WI?
South High ranks #1,603 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is South High's MySchoolScout rating?
South High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 South High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is South High a charter school?
No, South High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South High a Title I school?
No, South High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South High?
52.8% of students at South 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
- 879
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Waukesha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (262) 970-3705
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 53186)
- 33,264
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 53186; 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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