Pewaukee High

Summary:

Pewaukee High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with 882 students, located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, which is part of the highly-ranked Pewaukee School District. This exceptional school has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in Wisconsin, currently at 26th out of 431 schools for the 2023-2024 school year, and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the majority of the past decade.

Pewaukee High's academic performance is particularly impressive, with students consistently outperforming the state average in proficiency rates across various subjects. For the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 62.74% to 65.09%, significantly higher than the state averages of 42.37% to 45.65%. Additionally, Pewaukee High has maintained an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.2% to 97.4% over the past five years, well above the state average, and a low dropout rate of 0.1% to 0.5% during the same period. The school has also demonstrated strong performance across diverse student subgroups, with rankings often in the top quartile or top third of Wisconsin high schools.

While Pewaukee High's performance is exceptional, the nearby schools in the Waukesha School District present a mixed picture. Waukesha Academy of Health Professions and Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy, both public charter schools, demonstrate strong academic performance and rankings, rivaling or even surpassing Pewaukee High in certain areas. However, South High and North High, traditional public high schools in the Waukesha district, lag behind Pewaukee High in academic achievement and overall school quality.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 510 Lake St
       Pewaukee, WI  53072-3698


(262) 695-5013

District: Pewaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
26th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,289 Help


Feeder schools for Pewaukee High:

Elementary:    Horizon School
    Pewaukee Lake Elementary
Middle:    Asa Clark Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  882

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.4%
Two or more races:
6.3%
Hispanic:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.6% Help


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Compare Details Pewaukee High ranks better than 94% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.74. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pewaukee High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.4%), two or more races (6.3%), Hispanic (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pewaukee High is 15.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pewaukee High is $13,289.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pewaukee High:

SchoolDigger ranks Pewaukee High 26th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Pewaukee High in the ranking list.)

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Pewaukee School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pewaukee School District 25th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pewaukee High

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Rank History for all students at Pewaukee High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.61 15th 275 94.5%
2005 74.82 61st 287 78.7%
2006 72.50 70th 292 76.0%
2007 76.25 48th 281 82.9%
2008 74.61 70th 437 84.0%
2009 76.60 58th 438 86.8%
2010 74.18 79th 450 82.4%
2011 65.17 171st 445 61.6%
2012 80.70 28th 452 93.8%
2013 75.99 63rd 457 86.2%
2014 81.98 33rd 462 92.9%
2015 64.36 179th 466 61.6%
2016 89.30 28th 408 93.1%
2017 88.11 30th 410 92.7%
2018 93.58 15th 410 96.3%
2019 92.12 20th 400 95.0%
2021 90.83 27th 390 93.1%
2022 90.10 24th 391 93.9%
2023 90.52 24th 415 94.2%
2024 88.74 26th 431 94.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pewaukee High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 55.32 17th 41 58.5%
2023 78.02 7th 56 87.5%
2024 75.16 17th 71 76.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pewaukee High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.53 11th 55 80.0%
2024 67.32 16th 95 83.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pewaukee High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.02 20th 255 92.2%
2019 91.75 7th 251 97.2%
2021 93.30 9th 226 96.0%
2022 79.53 25th 250 90.0%
2023 82.81 24th 271 91.1%
2024 66.99 76th 326 76.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Pewaukee High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.32 12th 355 96.6%
2019 92.16 17th 343 95.0%
2021 85.03 29th 332 91.3%
2022 86.88 24th 343 93.0%
2023 88.05 25th 329 92.4%
2024 83.45 31st 353 91.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pewaukee High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.11 3rd 32 90.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Pewaukee High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.82 20th 373 94.6%
2019 87.77 28th 354 92.1%
2021 90.15 22nd 334 93.4%
2022 88.20 24th 347 93.1%
2023 89.74 24th 359 93.3%
2024 90.19 21st 365 94.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pewaukee High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.60 8th 51 84.3%
2019 89.25 6th 44 86.4%
2022 49.86 26th 48 45.8%
2023 85.00 9th 50 82.0%
2024 91.17 7th 51 86.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pewaukee High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.76 15th 76 80.3%
2019 91.00 8th 86 90.7%
2021 90.86 4th 68 94.1%
2023 63.69 33rd 97 66.0%
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Rank History for White students at Pewaukee High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.27 15th 261 94.3%
2019 87.65 26th 266 90.2%
2021 84.53 32nd 266 88.0%
2022 85.79 31st 269 88.5%
2023 86.52 28th 271 89.7%
2024 87.05 24th 300 92.0%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Pewaukee High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 395 2 2 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 400
1989 399 1 4 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 405
1990 402 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1991 394 3 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1992 404 3 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1993 417 5 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 431
1994 422 4 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1995 495 2 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 500
1996 495 2 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 500
1997 484 2 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 492
1998 537 1 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 546
1999 558 2 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 566
2000 589 2 6 1 5 n/a n/a 0 603
2001 604 6 8 8 7 n/a n/a 0 633
2002 651 8 8 9 13 n/a n/a 0 689
2003 651 8 8 9 13 n/a n/a 0 689
2004 635 9 14 12 3 n/a n/a 0 673
2005 692 9 13 11 8 n/a n/a 0 733
2006 708 11 12 12 6 n/a n/a 0 749
2007 688 14 17 16 8 n/a n/a 0 743
2008 666 17 21 19 3 n/a n/a 0 726
2009 672 21 32 16 3 n/a n/a 0 744
2010 648 13 35 14 3 n/a n/a 0 713
2011 649 9 27 24 3 0 17 0 729
2012 655 10 32 30 2 0 23 0 752
2013 651 10 26 39 2 1 26 0 755
2014 694 10 30 47 1 1 31 0 814
2015 686 12 26 55 2 1 35 0 817
2016 701 14 29 61 1 1 34 0 841
2017 718 18 40 50 1 0 38 0 865
2018 737 12 43 61 0 0 50 0 903
2019 710 13 46 70 0 0 45 0 884
2020 722 12 49 60 0 0 53 0 896
2021 699 11 48 64 0 0 48 0 870
2022 682 14 47 53 0 0 50 0 846
2023 700 20 52 54 0 0 56 0 882

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 Pewaukee High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 400 27.0 14.8 3.8
1989 405 26.8 15.1 2.5
1990 402 30.5 13.1 0.7
1991 405 27.0 15.0 2.5
1992 418 29.0 14.4 3.1
1993 431 27.3 15.8 3
1994 431 30.3 14.2 2.8
1995 500 33.3 15.0 3
1996 500 33.3 15.0 3
1997 492 31.6 15.6 2.8
1998 546 35.7 15.3 3.3
1999 566 35.7 15.9 4.8
2000 603 37.7 16.0 4.6
2001 633 41.2 15.4 3.8
2002 689 42.2 16.3 2.3
2003 689 42.2 16.3 2.3
2004 673 43.7 15.4 3.1
2005 733 42.8 17.1 n/a
2006 749 45.6 16.4 n/a
2007 743 33.8 22.0 4.3
2008 726 47.3 15.3 5.4
2009 744 47.8 15.6 7.4
2010 713 46.2 15.4 10.5
2011 729 44.9 16.2 10.4
2012 752 46.8 16.0 12.4
2013 755 48.0 15.7 12.6
2014 814 50.3 16.1 12.3
2015 817 n/a n/a 11.9
2016 841 55.0 15.2 11.1
2017 865 53.7 16.0 9.2
2018 903 57.3 15.7 8.1
2019 884 53.8 16.4 11.7
2020 896 56.3 15.9 12.2
2021 870 53.6 16.2 13.4
2022 846 56.8 14.8 14.4
2023 882 57.6 15.2 12.6

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 Pewaukee High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 400 27.0 14.8 3.8
1989 405 26.8 15.1 2.5
1990 402 30.5 13.1 0.7
1991 405 27.0 15.0 2.5
1992 418 29.0 14.4 3.1
1993 431 27.3 15.8 3
1994 431 30.3 14.2 2.8
1995 500 33.3 15.0 3
1996 500 33.3 15.0 3
1997 492 31.6 15.6 2.8
1998 546 35.7 15.3 3.3
1999 566 35.7 15.9 4.8
2000 603 37.7 16.0 4.6
2001 633 41.2 15.4 3.8
2002 689 42.2 16.3 2.3
2003 689 42.2 16.3 2.3
2004 673 43.7 15.4 3.1
2005 733 42.8 17.1 n/a
2006 749 45.6 16.4 n/a
2007 743 33.8 22.0 4.3
2008 726 47.3 15.3 5.4
2009 744 47.8 15.6 7.4
2010 713 46.2 15.4 10.5
2011 729 44.9 16.2 10.4
2012 752 46.8 16.0 12.4
2013 755 48.0 15.7 12.6
2014 814 50.3 16.1 12.3
2015 817 n/a n/a 11.9
2016 841 55.0 15.2 11.1
2017 865 53.7 16.0 9.2
2018 903 57.3 15.7 8.1
2019 884 53.8 16.4 11.7
2020 896 56.3 15.9 12.2
2021 870 53.6 16.2 13.4
2022 846 56.8 14.8 14.4
2023 882 57.6 15.2 12.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pewaukee High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $356 (2.9%) $12,039 (97.1%) $12,395
2020 $176 (1.4%) $12,388 (98.6%) $12,564
2021 $232 (1.7%) $13,057 (98.3%) $13,289

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pewaukee High

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 20th of 400 High schoolsRanks 24th of 415 High schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Pewaukee High)59.158.5
 0.6%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Pewaukee School District)59.158.5
 0.6%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pewaukee High)6567
 2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Pewaukee School District)6567
 2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Pewaukee High)50.550
 0.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Pewaukee School District)50.550
 0.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Pewaukee High)58.656.5
 2.1%
   10th Grade Science (Pewaukee School District)58.656.5
 2.1%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students884882
 0.2%
African American1320
 53.8%
American Indian00
Asian4652
 13%
Hispanic7054
 22.9%
Pacific Islander00
White710700
 1.4%
Two or More Races4556
 24.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.7%12.6%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pewaukee High

In the 2022-23 school year, 882 students attended Pewaukee High.

Students at Pewaukee High are 79% White, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 2% African American.

Pewaukee High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Horizon School
Elementary : Pewaukee Lake Elementary
Middle : Asa Clark Middle

Yes. Pewaukee High ranks in the top 6.0% of Wisconsin high schools.


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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.

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