For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,921 students in Waukesha, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Waukesha, WI are Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy, West High School and Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukesha, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Waukesha have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Waukesha, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Waukesha, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3880
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3880
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
West High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3301 Saylesville Rd
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-3905
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-3905
Gr: 9-12 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3775
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3775
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 112:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
North High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2222 Michigan Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-3505
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-3505
Gr: 9-12 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
South High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3705
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3705
Gr: 9-12 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Waukesha East Alternative School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-4355
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-4355
Gr: 6-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverview School
Alternative School
521 Riverview Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 548-7731
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 548-7731
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Waukesha Transition Academy
Special Education School
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1102
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1102
Gr: 12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Waukesha, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Waukesha, WI include Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy, West High School and Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions.
How many public high schools are located in Waukesha?
9 public high schools are located in Waukesha.
What is the racial composition of students in Waukesha?
Waukesha public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Waukesha are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Waukesha include: South High School vs. North High School, North High School vs. South High School, South High School vs. West High School
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