WIHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

South High — School Profile & District Info

High|Waukesha, Wisconsin|Waukesha School District

Waukesha, WI 53186

School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
879
Student:Teacher
11.9:1
Locale
Urban
Econ. Disadvantaged
52.8%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
27%
15th percentile in WI
Math Proficiency
16%
8th percentile in WI
Graduation Rate
87%
Chronic Absenteeism
31.6%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
20 courses offered
505 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
87 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
211 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
418 test takers
Athletics
26 sports, 53 teams
620 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.4:1
Near average in WI

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
933
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
73
100% fully certified
Counselors
3.5999999
Psychologists
0.5
Social Workers
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,969
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,436
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$16,816
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 11%State 39%Local 50%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$369,611
+5.0% 1yr+36.5% 5yr
Milwaukee, WI metro area
Community Need Level
Low
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
8.2%
Below 150% poverty line
2.6%
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Uninsured residents
3.2%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
2,067
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,878
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Other Health Impairment
481 (26%)
Speech/Language Impairment
390 (21%)
Specific Learning Disability
343 (18%)
Autism
302 (16%)
Emotional Disturbance
166 (9%)
Intellectual Disability
61 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

833
Current enrollment
Stable(-7% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about South High

South High currently enrolls 879 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in WI.

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