High School of Health Sciences

Summary:

The High School of Health Sciences is a public charter high school located in Wales, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 194 students. It is part of the Kettle Moraine School District, which is ranked 38th out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The High School of Health Sciences consistently ranks among the top 1-10 high schools in Wisconsin, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the Kettle Moraine School District and the state of Wisconsin in subjects like Social Studies, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 86.67% of 10th-grade students at the High School of Health Sciences were proficient or better in Social Studies, compared to 60.14% in the Kettle Moraine School District and 45.08% statewide. The school also maintains a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, significantly higher than the Kettle Moraine High School and the state average.

The High School of Health Sciences has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 7.73% to 9.5% over the past few years, compared to 11.96% at Kettle Moraine High and higher rates at other nearby schools. However, the school has a higher student-teacher ratio of 22.6 in 2022-2023, compared to 15.5 at Kettle Moraine High and lower ratios at the other nearby charter schools. This suggests a different approach to staffing and resource allocation, which may be an interesting area for further exploration.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183-9711

(262) 968-6200

District: Kettle Moraine School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1^st of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,140

Student/teacher ratio: 21.1

Number of students: 192

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.4%

Hispanic:

7.3%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.8%

See top rated Wisconsin high schools

Compare High School of Health Sciences to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details High School of Health Sciences ranks better than 99.8% of high schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Kettle Moraine School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.27. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at High School of Health Sciences who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.4%), Hispanic (7.3%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Kettle Moraine School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at High School of Health Sciences is 21.1, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Kettle Moraine School District! (See more...)

Compare High School of Health Sciences employs 9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at High School of Health Sciences is $10,140, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Kettle Moraine School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

High School of Health Sciences:

SchoolDigger ranks High School of Health Sciences 1^st of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See High School of Health Sciences in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Kettle Moraine School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kettle Moraine School District 38^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for High School of Health Sciences.

What do you think?

Your rating for High School of Health Sciences?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for High School of Health Sciences

Compare

Rank History for all students at High School of Health Sciences

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2017	92.60	17^th	410	95.9%
2018	97.12	5^th	410	98.8%
2019	95.06	13^th	400	96.8%
2021	95.91	10^th	390	97.4%
2022	96.18	8^th	391	98.0%
2023	99.55	1^st	415	99.8%
2024	99.27	1^st	431	99.8%

See the entire list of Wisconsin High School Rankings!

Rank History for Female students at High School of Health Sciences

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	96.70	3^rd	355	99.2%
2019	89.05	22^nd	343	93.6%
2021	85.22	28^th	332	91.6%
2022	85.75	27^th	343	92.1%
2023	98.73	1^st	329	99.7%
2024	98.22	2^nd	353	99.4%

See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at High School of Health Sciences

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	85.66	34^th	373	90.9%
2019	98.57	2^nd	354	99.4%
2022	96.84	4^th	347	98.8%
2023	99.95	1^st	359	99.7%

See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at High School of Health Sciences

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	91.73	19^th	266	92.9%
2023	99.83	1^st	271	99.6%

See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 1)

100%

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for High School of Health Sciences

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2015	54	0	1	2	1	58
2016	102	0	3	6	2	113
2017	136	0	9	6	2	153
2018	146	0	9	8	3	166
2019	147	2	11	10	3	173
2020	151	2	13	11	3	180
2021	176	1	9	9	5	200
2022	169	0	6	8	7	190
2023	171	0	6	11	6	194
2024	164	0	4	14	10	192

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at High School of Health Sciences

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	58	n/a	n/a	17.2
2016	113	5.0	22.6	12.4
2017	153	6.7	22.6	9.8
2018	166	7.4	22.1	7.2
2019	173	7.6	22.5	9.8
2020	180	6.9	26.0	10
2021	200	8.0	24.9	9.5
2022	190	8.9	21.3	7.9
2023	194	8.5	22.6	7.7
2024	192	9.0	21.1	7.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio High School of Health Sciences

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	58	n/a	n/a	17.2
2016	113	5.0	22.6	12.4
2017	153	6.7	22.6	9.8
2018	166	7.4	22.1	7.2
2019	173	7.6	22.5	9.8
2020	180	6.9	26.0	10
2021	200	8.0	24.9	9.5
2022	190	8.9	21.3	7.9
2023	194	8.5	22.6	7.7
2024	192	9.0	21.1	7.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for High School of Health Sciences

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$132 (1.4%)	$9,132 (98.6%)	$9,264
2020	$152 (1.7%)	$8,630 (98.3%)	$8,783
2021	$256 (2.5%)	$9,885 (97.5%)	$10,140

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on High School of Health Sciences

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 13^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 1^st of 415 High schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (High School of Health Sciences)	62.5	84.6	22.1%
10th Grade Social Studies (Kettle Moraine School District)	52.7	65.8	13%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (High School of Health Sciences)	79.6	85.4	5.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kettle Moraine School District)	58.4	61.7	3.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	38.6	0.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (High School of Health Sciences)	54.6	70.7	16.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kettle Moraine School District)	42.1	48.6	6.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (High School of Health Sciences)	61.4	75.9	14.5%
10th Grade Science (Kettle Moraine School District)	44.5	47.6	3.1%
10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	32.7	31.7	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	173	194	12.1%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	11	6	45.5%
Hispanic	10	11	10%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	147	171	16.3%
Two or More Races	3	6	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	9.8%	7.7%	2.1%

Schools Near High School of Health Sciences

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kettle Moraine High	Public	9-12	349 N Oak Crest Dr	Wales	53183	Waukesha County	Kettle Moraine School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 968-6273	886	57	15.4	12.8%	790 (89.2%)	4 (0.5%)	54 (6.1%)	6 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.2%)	84.9	36^th of 431 public high schools	91.6%		74.2	78^th of 415 public high schools	81.2%	42	71.0	66.0	61.5								50.8		$12,722	$272	$12,451
School for Arts and Performance	Public, Charter	9-12	349 N Oak Crest Dr	Wales	53183	Waukesha County	Kettle Moraine School District	Yes	No	No	No	(262) 968-6273	118	10	12.4	16.1%	104 (88.1%)	3 (2.5%)	5 (4.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	77.4	71^st of 431 public high schools	83.5%		94.9	16^th of 415 public high schools	96.1%	55	70.6	41.2									80.7		$13,915	$256	$13,660
KM Global School	Public, Charter	9-12	349 N Oak Crest Dr	Wales	53183	Waukesha County	Kettle Moraine School District	Yes	No	No	No	(262) 968-6273	72	5	13.4	11.1%	64 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.9%)	97.9	6^th of 431 public high schools	98.6%		95.8	10^th of 415 public high schools	97.6%	4	82.1	85.7	82.1								66.7		$11,912	$256	$11,657
High School of Health Sciences	Public, Charter	9-12	349 N Oak Crest Dr	Wales	53183	Waukesha County	Kettle Moraine School District	Yes	No	No	No	(262) 968-6200	192	9	21.1	7.8%	164 (85.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.3%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.2%)	99.3	1^st of 431 public high schools	99.8%		99.5	1^st of 415 public high schools	99.8%		91.9	75.7	83.8								86.7		$10,140	$256	$9,885
KM Connect	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	349 N Oak Crest Dr	Wales	53183	Waukesha County	Kettle Moraine School District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(262) 968-6200	26	2	12.8	26.9%	20 (76.9%)	1 (3.8%)	3 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.7%)								(n/a)					50.0			25.0
West High	Public	9-12	3301 Saylesville Rd	Waukesha	53189	Waukesha County	Waukesha School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 970-3905	1,192	66	18.1	19.6%	906 (76.0%)	40 (3.4%)	143 (12.0%)	41 (3.4%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (4.7%)	77.8	67^th of 431 public high schools	84.5%		89.7	27^th of 415 public high schools	93.5%	40	62.2	53.9	56.2								55.4		$13,139	$323	$12,816
North High	Public	9-12	2222 Michigan Ave	Waukesha	53188	Waukesha County	Waukesha School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 970-3505	960	62	15.5	41.0%	566 (59.0%)	50 (5.2%)	280 (29.2%)	20 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	40 (4.2%)	51.2	213^th of 431 public high schools	50.6%		28	321^st of 415 public high schools	22.7%	108	49.3	43.2	49.3								38.0		$13,197	$323	$12,874
eAchieve Academy - Wisconsin	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	222 Maple Ave	Waukesha	53186	Waukesha County	Waukesha School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(262) 970-1069	658	29	23.0	44.1%	444 (67.5%)	56 (8.5%)	101 (15.3%)	10 (1.5%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (6.2%)	13.7	401^st of 431 public high schools	7.0%		43.9	239^th of 415 public high schools	42.4%	162	31.8	19.1	23.8	25.0	50.0	35.0	37.5	36.4	25.0	40.0	39.4	45.0	$12,110	$818	$11,292
Pewaukee High	Public	9-12	510 Lake St	Pewaukee	53072	Waukesha County	Pewaukee School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 695-5013	885	63	14.1	13.7%	701 (79.2%)	24 (2.7%)	55 (6.2%)	51 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (6.0%)	88.7	26^th of 431 public high schools	94.0%		90.5	24^th of 415 public high schools	94.2%	2	63.2	62.7	64.2								65.1		$13,289	$232	$13,057
Riverview School	Public	6-12	521 Riverview Ave	Waukesha	53188	Waukesha County	Waukesha School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 548-7731	5	1	5.0		0 (0.0%)	3 (60.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)								(n/a)													$75,809	$276	$75,533

Frequently Asked Questions about High School of Health Sciences

How many students attend High School of Health Sciences?

In the 2023-24 school year, 192 students attended High School of Health Sciences.

What district is High School of Health Sciences in?

Kettle Moraine School District

What is the racial makeup of High School of Health Sciences?

Students at High School of Health Sciences are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is High School of Health Sciences a good school?

Yes! High School of Health Sciences is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 1^st of 431 Wisconsin high schools.

Rate High School of Health Sciences!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

WIWisconsin High School Rankings

WIWisconsin District Rankings

Schools in Wales, WI

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for High School of Health Sciences!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.