High Schools in New Berlin School District

The New Berlin School District in Wisconsin is home to two high schools: Eisenhower Middle/High and New Berlin West Middle/High. Both schools serve grades 6-12 and have a strong academic focus, but Eisenhower Middle/High stands out as the top performer in the district.

Eisenhower Middle/High has consistently ranked among the top 15 high schools in Wisconsin, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts excellent academic performance, with 80% or more of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics on the Forward Exam. Eisenhower Middle/High also outperforms the district and state averages on ACT test scores, with over 70% of students proficient or better in English, Math, and Science. Additionally, the school maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 91% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%.

In comparison, New Berlin West Middle/High, while still a strong performer, lags behind Eisenhower in several key metrics. The school has a lower statewide ranking, lower test scores, and lower ACT proficiency rates. However, both schools share a 91% 4-year graduation rate and a 1.3% dropout rate, which are excellent. The district may want to investigate the factors contributing to the performance gap between the two schools and explore ways to replicate Eisenhower's success at New Berlin West Middle/High.