Whitewater High

Summary:

Whitewater High is a public high school located in Whitewater, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 612 students. The school is part of the Whitewater Unified School District, which is ranked 349 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Whitewater High has seen a fluctuating performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 144 (in 2017-2018) to 366 (in 2022-2023). The school's graduation rates have been relatively high, ranging from 90.8% to 96.6% over the past five years, which is higher than the state average and compares favorably to nearby schools like Elkhorn Area High (94.9%), Craig High (96.6%), and Edgerton High (93.3%). However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 11.9% in 2019-2020 to 36.6% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than nearby schools.

Whitewater High's test scores, particularly in mathematics and science, have been consistently lower than the state averages and the scores of nearby schools. The school has also shown varying performance across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and Low Socio-Economic Status (SES) students struggling and ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Wisconsin high schools in recent years. Addressing these challenges and learning from the successes of higher-performing nearby schools could be crucial for improving Whitewater High's overall outcomes and providing a high-quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 534 S Elizabeth St
       Whitewater, WI  53190-1635


(262) 472-8100

District: Whitewater Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
274th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,073 Help


Feeder schools for Whitewater High:

Elementary:    Lakeview Elementary
    Lincoln Elementary
    Washington Elementary
Middle:    Whitewater Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  612

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.7%
Hispanic:
32.7%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Whitewater High ranks worse than 63.6% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.69. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Whitewater 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 (57.7%), Hispanic (32.7%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whitewater High is 15. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitewater High is $16,073.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Whitewater High:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitewater High 274th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Whitewater High in the ranking list.)

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Whitewater Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitewater Unified School District 349th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whitewater High

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Rank History for all students at Whitewater High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.21 59th 275 78.5%
2005 66.76 103rd 287 64.1%
2007 61.93 154th 281 45.2%
2008 57.15 239th 437 45.3%
2009 56.00 248th 438 43.4%
2010 60.87 219th 450 51.3%
2011 60.84 217th 445 51.2%
2012 48.67 320th 452 29.2%
2013 48.21 299th 457 34.6%
2014 53.60 254th 462 45.0%
2015 64.11 181st 466 61.2%
2016 53.61 174th 408 57.4%
2017 51.48 189th 410 53.9%
2018 59.96 144th 410 64.9%
2019 42.96 236th 400 41.0%
2021 23.21 316th 390 19.0%
2022 15.71 365th 391 6.6%
2023 20.38 366th 415 11.8%
2024 40.69 274th 431 36.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Whitewater High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.69 12th 95 87.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whitewater High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.51 189th 251 24.7%
2021 20.02 200th 226 11.5%
2022 9.81 244th 250 2.4%
2023 25.35 228th 271 15.9%
2024 38.37 216th 326 33.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Whitewater High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.67 187th 355 47.3%
2019 52.94 161st 343 53.1%
2021 26.91 263rd 332 20.8%
2022 19.00 308th 343 10.2%
2023 21.26 288th 329 12.5%
2024 38.51 246th 353 30.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Whitewater High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.56 107th 373 71.3%
2019 27.91 277th 354 21.8%
2021 19.01 297th 334 11.1%
2022 13.49 331st 347 4.6%
2023 17.67 323rd 359 10.0%
2024 38.05 231st 365 36.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Whitewater High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.09 54th 76 28.9%
2022 10.74 85th 86 1.2%
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Rank History for White students at Whitewater High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.26 61st 261 76.6%
2019 56.74 94th 266 64.7%
2021 31.82 186th 266 30.1%
2022 18.48 245th 269 8.9%
2023 20.83 230th 271 15.1%
2024 59.20 110th 300 63.3%
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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 Whitewater High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 563 2 13 8 n/a n/a n/a 0 586
1989 531 3 11 10 2 n/a n/a 0 557
1990 490 4 7 21 2 n/a n/a 0 524
1991 475 5 8 21 2 n/a n/a 0 511
1992 447 9 7 26 5 n/a n/a 0 494
1993 484 7 8 28 3 n/a n/a 0 530
1994 528 7 6 29 3 n/a n/a 0 573
1995 541 7 8 37 3 n/a n/a 0 596
1996 541 7 8 37 3 n/a n/a 0 596
1997 563 9 10 46 2 n/a n/a 0 630
1998 570 9 12 48 4 n/a n/a 0 643
1999 601 8 9 45 2 n/a n/a 0 665
2000 613 5 7 62 3 n/a n/a 0 690
2001 637 5 10 67 8 n/a n/a 0 727
2002 663 8 5 75 4 n/a n/a 0 755
2003 663 8 5 75 4 n/a n/a 0 755
2004 631 11 3 78 3 n/a n/a 0 726
2005 569 8 8 86 5 n/a n/a 0 676
2006 526 7 7 86 3 n/a n/a 0 629
2007 538 7 5 97 4 n/a n/a 0 651
2008 508 10 6 103 3 n/a n/a 0 630
2009 529 13 8 111 1 n/a n/a 0 662
2010 506 18 8 120 1 n/a n/a 0 653
2011 470 5 11 132 1 0 2 0 621
2012 459 7 15 124 3 0 3 0 611
2013 426 9 16 123 1 0 6 0 581
2014 398 12 16 117 1 0 5 0 549
2015 410 8 18 111 0 0 7 0 554
2016 412 11 16 132 1 1 11 0 584
2017 408 13 15 138 2 1 7 0 584
2018 405 7 11 156 2 1 6 0 588
2019 396 9 17 160 2 2 8 0 594
2020 392 17 14 180 2 2 11 0 618
2021 344 16 6 182 1 2 16 0 567
2022 341 16 10 181 4 2 22 0 576
2023 353 19 9 200 3 1 27 0 612

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 Whitewater High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 586 33.1 17.7 10.8
1989 557 34.7 16.0 5
1990 524 36.6 14.3 5.2
1991 511 35.9 14.2 11
1992 494 35.9 13.7 13.2
1993 530 38.1 13.9 13.4
1994 573 38.2 15.0 11.5
1995 596 38.9 15.3 12.1
1996 596 38.9 15.3 12.1
1997 630 39.8 15.8 12.2
1998 643 39.3 16.4 12.4
1999 665 40.0 16.6 19.1
2000 690 41.5 16.6 20.4
2001 727 40.5 18.0 22.4
2002 755 45.0 16.8 17
2003 755 45.0 16.8 17
2004 726 45.6 15.9 19
2005 676 46.2 14.6 n/a
2006 629 43.3 14.5 n/a
2007 651 40.9 15.9 20.6
2008 630 42.9 14.7 21.6
2009 662 43.0 15.4 20.2
2010 653 41.9 15.5 27.9
2011 621 41.9 14.8 24.2
2012 611 40.0 15.2 40.8
2013 581 40.4 14.3 38
2014 549 38.9 14.1 37.7
2015 554 n/a n/a 36.6
2016 584 38.0 15.3 36.6
2017 584 37.9 15.3 33.4
2018 588 38.0 15.4 33.5
2019 594 37.3 15.9 37.4
2020 618 41.2 14.9 39.8
2021 567 42.5 13.3 46.4
2022 576 40.5 14.1 37.2
2023 612 40.7 15.0 42.5

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 Whitewater High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 586 33.1 17.7 10.8
1989 557 34.7 16.0 5
1990 524 36.6 14.3 5.2
1991 511 35.9 14.2 11
1992 494 35.9 13.7 13.2
1993 530 38.1 13.9 13.4
1994 573 38.2 15.0 11.5
1995 596 38.9 15.3 12.1
1996 596 38.9 15.3 12.1
1997 630 39.8 15.8 12.2
1998 643 39.3 16.4 12.4
1999 665 40.0 16.6 19.1
2000 690 41.5 16.6 20.4
2001 727 40.5 18.0 22.4
2002 755 45.0 16.8 17
2003 755 45.0 16.8 17
2004 726 45.6 15.9 19
2005 676 46.2 14.6 n/a
2006 629 43.3 14.5 n/a
2007 651 40.9 15.9 20.6
2008 630 42.9 14.7 21.6
2009 662 43.0 15.4 20.2
2010 653 41.9 15.5 27.9
2011 621 41.9 14.8 24.2
2012 611 40.0 15.2 40.8
2013 581 40.4 14.3 38
2014 549 38.9 14.1 37.7
2015 554 n/a n/a 36.6
2016 584 38.0 15.3 36.6
2017 584 37.9 15.3 33.4
2018 588 38.0 15.4 33.5
2019 594 37.3 15.9 37.4
2020 618 41.2 14.9 39.8
2021 567 42.5 13.3 46.4
2022 576 40.5 14.1 37.2
2023 612 40.7 15.0 42.5

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 Whitewater High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $379 (3.3%) $11,216 (96.7%) $11,595
2020 $291 (2.3%) $12,293 (97.7%) $12,584
2021 $1,461 (9.1%) $14,611 (90.9%) $16,073

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitewater 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 236th of 400 High schoolsRanks 366th of 415 High schools
 29.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Whitewater High)47.641.2
 6.4%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Whitewater Unified School District)4840.8
 7.2%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Whitewater High)3520.9
 14.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Whitewater Unified School District)3520.3
 14.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Whitewater High)29.320.9
 8.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Whitewater Unified School District)29.320.3
 9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Whitewater High)31.420
 11.4%
   10th Grade Science (Whitewater Unified School District)31.419.5
 11.9%
   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 Students594612
 3%
African American919
 111.1%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian179
 47.1%
Hispanic160200
 25%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White396353
 10.9%
Two or More Races827
 237.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.4%42.5%
 5.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Whitewater High

In the 2022-23 school year, 612 students attended Whitewater High.

Whitewater High ranks 274th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Whitewater High are 58% White, 33% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

Whitewater High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lakeview Elementary
Elementary : Lincoln Elementary
Elementary : Washington Elementary
Middle : Whitewater Middle


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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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