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Best High Schools in Zip Code 53217

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At a glance

Schools

1,988

Students

Districts

5-star school

Top rankedWhitefish Bay High1^st of 431 Wisconsin high schools

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Summary:

The 53217 zip code in Wisconsin is home to two high-performing high schools: Nicolet High and Whitefish Bay High. Both schools boast impressive graduation rates and test scores, but Whitefish Bay High stands out as an exceptional institution, ranking 1st out of 431 Wisconsin high schools for the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Whitefish Bay High's academic performance is truly remarkable, with over 80% of students proficient or better in social studies, English language arts, mathematics, and science. In contrast, Nicolet High, while still performing well, is ranked 65th in the state and has a 4-star rating. The difference in performance is further highlighted by the schools' free/reduced lunch rates, with Whitefish Bay High having a very low percentage of 2.32% compared to Nicolet High's 20.4%.

Despite Nicolet High spending significantly more per student ($18,828) than Whitefish Bay High ($12,318), the latter school's academic performance is superior. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as the schools' student demographics and educational approaches, may be contributing to the stark contrast in their performance. Overall, the 53217 zip code is home to two exceptional high schools, with Whitefish Bay High standing out as a true standout in the state.

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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
Nicolet High	Public	9-12	6701 N Jean Nicolet Rd	Glendale	53217	Milwaukee County	Nicolet Union High School School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 351-7554	1,043	82	12.6	19.4%	556 (53.3%)	245 (23.5%)	89 (8.5%)	47 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	95 (9.1%)	78.7	65^th of 431 public high schools	84.9%		88.3	28^th of 431 public high schools	93.5%	37	63.8	58.8	57.7	55.3	$22,034	$307	$21,728
Whitefish Bay High	Public	9-12	1200 E Fairmount Ave	Whitefish Bay	53217	Milwaukee County	Whitefish Bay School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 963-3928	945	59	16.0		685 (72.5%)	65 (6.9%)	69 (7.3%)	52 (5.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	69 (7.3%)	99	1^st of 431 public high schools	99.8%		99.1	2^nd of 431 public high schools	99.5%	1	88.3	79.6	81.3	84.8	$14,106	$362	$13,744

Cities Near Zip Code 53217

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Milwaukee	0.3 mi	192	463^rd
Glendale	0.8 mi	3	222^nd
Fox Point	1.3 mi	1	19^th
River Hills	1.84 mi	1
Whitefish Bay	1.87 mi	4	1^st

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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.

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