Serving 906 students in grades 9-12, Whitefish Bay High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 906 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitefish Bay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Whitefish Bay High School's student population of 906 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
906 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
1932
School Rankings
Whitefish Bay High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitefish Bay High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#23 out of 1991 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
7%
9%
White
74%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
1%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitefish Bay High School's ranking?
Whitefish Bay High School is ranked #23 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Whitefish Bay High School often compared to?
Whitefish Bay High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nicolet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitefish Bay High School?
The graduation rate of Whitefish Bay High School is 97%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Whitefish Bay High School?
906 students attend Whitefish Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Whitefish Bay High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitefish Bay High School?
Whitefish Bay High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whitefish Bay High School offer ?
Whitefish Bay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whitefish Bay High School part of?
Whitefish Bay High School is part of Whitefish Bay School District.
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