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School District of Waukesha
  • WAUKESHA, WI
School District

School District of Waukesha

#21 in Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • WAUKESHA, WI
  • 221 reviews
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      A minus
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A minus
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Administration
      B minus
    7. Sports
      A minus
    8. Food
      C
    9. Resources & Facilities
      B minus
    sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us
    (262) 970-1000
    222 MAPLE AVE
    WAUKESHA, WI 53186
    About School District of Waukesha...

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    Grades
    PK, K-12
    Total Schools
    28
    Students
    12,344
    From School District of Waukesha

    Our Mission: To develop in our students the capacity and skills to be community, college and career ready.

    The School District of Waukesha is located fifteen miles west of Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the rolling hills of Waukesha County. With over 12,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students served in our 20 schools, we are the seventh largest school district in the State of Wisconsin.

    Our schools include three comprehensive high schools, three middle schools, and 14 elementary schools. In addition, we serve students in six charter schools: Waukesha STEM Academy which has two campuses - Randall for Grades K-5 and Saratoga for Grades 6 and 7, Harvey Philip Alternative Charter School, Charter Recovery School, Waukesha Academy of Health Professions, Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy, and iQ/eAchieve Academy Wisconsin.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    41%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    43%
    Average Graduation Rate
    89%
    Average SAT
    1310
    41 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    870 responses

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    Students

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    12,344
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    32.9%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $74,275
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    7.7%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $12,093 / student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      59%
    • Support Services
      39%
    • Other
      2%

    Living in the Area

    Waukesha
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      A minus
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $71,733
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,032
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $232,700
    National
    $244,900
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