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Best High Schools in Pewaukee, WI

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At a glance

School

889

Students

5-star school

Top rankedPewaukee High29^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools

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Summary:

The city of Pewaukee, Wisconsin is home to a single high school, Pewaukee High School, which serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Pewaukee School District. This standout institution has consistently earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years and is ranked 24th out of 415 high schools in the state.

Pewaukee High School's academic excellence is evident in its students' exceptional performance on standardized tests, with 60-73% of students scoring proficient or better across subjects like social studies, English, math, and science. The school boasts a very high 4-year graduation rate of 91.0% and a low dropout rate of 1.3% for the 2023-2024 school year, further demonstrating its commitment to student success. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $13,289 (2020-2021 school year) suggests a strong investment in educational resources and programs.

While Pewaukee High School's overall performance is impressive, the school's 17.7% chronic absenteeism rate for the 2023-2024 school year could be an area for improvement. Addressing factors that contribute to chronic absenteeism may help the school further enhance student outcomes. Overall, Pewaukee High School stands out as an exceptional educational institution, providing a high-quality education and consistently outperforming state averages.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Forward Exam Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pewaukee High	Public	9-12	510 Lake St	Pewaukee	53072	Waukesha County	Pewaukee School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 695-5013	889	59	15.0	10.8%	718 (80.8%)	21 (2.4%)	49 (5.5%)	51 (5.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.5%)	89.1	29^th of 431 public high schools	93.3%		88.7	26^th of 431 public high schools	94.0%	3	65.8	64.4	60.9	73.2	$15,450	$281	$15,169

Cities Near Pewaukee

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Waukesha	2.71 mi	29	216^th
Sussex	3.02 mi	6	9^th
Hartland	3.97 mi	9	5^th
Menomonee Falls	5.53 mi	8	59^th
Brookfield	5.71 mi	8	14^th

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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.

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.