Waunakee High

Waunakee High serves 1,346 students in grades 9-12 in this prosperous Dane County community. With 101 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a manageable 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school ranks in the middle tier among Wisconsin high schools, placing 992nd out of 2,112 statewide, which puts it in the 53rd percentile.

This represents solid performance with room for academic growth as the school works to serve its diverse student body effectively. Waunakee High sits in an affluent suburban setting where the median household income reaches $113,129 and median home values average $428,700. The community strongly values education, with 57% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, and maintains economic stability with just a 3.6% poverty rate.

These favorable conditions create a supportive environment for student learning and family engagement. The school's location on Community Drive reflects its role as a central hub in this growing suburban area. With over 20,000 residents in the surrounding ZIP code, Waunakee High serves as an important anchor institution in a community that combines small-town character with proximity to larger metropolitan resources.