Summary:
The Waukesha, Wisconsin school district consists of 26 schools, including 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 8 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population, with schools ranging in size from 74 to 1,194 students. While the district has several standout schools, such as West High School, Waukesha STEM Academy, and Meadowbrook Elementary, which consistently rank among the top schools in Wisconsin, the district also has some schools that struggle with lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and lower graduation rates.
The district's high schools generally have strong 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.7% to 97.3%, with the exception of the Waukesha East Alternative School, which has a lower graduation rate of 82.0%. Dropout rates are also low across the district, with the exception of Waukesha East Alternative, which has a higher dropout rate of 8.1%. Chronic absenteeism rates vary widely, from 0.0% to 81.1%, with the virtual schools (eAchieve Academy and eAchieve Elementary) having very low rates, while Waukesha East Alternative has an extremely high rate of 81.1%.
The data suggests a clear correlation between socioeconomic factors, such as free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance. Schools with higher poverty levels tend to have lower test scores and higher absenteeism. The district's overall performance is mixed, with pockets of excellence but also areas that need improvement. Addressing the achievement gaps between the highest and lowest performing schools could be an area of focus for the Waukesha School District.
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