Whitefish Bay School District


Summary:

The Whitefish Bay School District is a high-performing school system in Wisconsin, comprising 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school that serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is ranked 2nd out of 426 school districts in the state and has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional educational outcomes for its students.

Whitefish Bay High School stands out as an exceptional institution, consistently ranking among the top 2 high schools in Wisconsin over the past 3 years. The school boasts impressive test scores, with over 80% of 10th graders proficient or better in core subjects, and a high 4-year graduation rate of 91.0%. The two Richards Elementary and Cumberland Elementary schools also demonstrate strong performance, with both ranked in the top 50 elementary schools in the state.

While the Whitefish Bay School District as a whole is excelling, the data also reveals some areas for potential improvement, such as the relatively high chronic absenteeism rates at the elementary schools. Additionally, the variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools suggests the district may be allocating resources strategically to meet the unique needs of each school and its student population.

District Detail

 1200 E Fairmount Ave
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217-6099

 (414) 963-3901

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 426 Wisconsin districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,861

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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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.





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