For the 2025 school year, there are 30 public high schools serving 21,379 students in Waukesha County, WI. The top ranked public high schools in Waukesha County, WI are High School Of Health Sciences, Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy and Brookfield East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukesha County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Waukesha County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Waukesha County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arrowhead High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Waukesha County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High School Of Health Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
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 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 75:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Brookfield East High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3305 N Lilly Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-3500
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,398 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Eisenhower Middle/high
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4333 S Sunnyslope Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6300
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6300
Gr: 7-12 | 1,048 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Muskego High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
W183s8750 Racine Ave
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1790
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1790
Gr: 9-12 | 1,651 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Brookfield Central High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16900 W Gebhardt Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3910
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3910
Gr: 9-12 | 1,172 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W220n6151 Town Line Rd
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-6471
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-6471
Gr: 9-12 | 1,564 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
School For Arts And Performance
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Arrowhead High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 North Ave
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-3611
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-3611
Gr: 9-12 | 2,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Lake Country Classical Academy Inc
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
818 W Wisconsin Ave
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 254-9049
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 254-9049
Gr: K-11 | 548 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Pewaukee High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Lake St
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5013
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5013
Gr: 9-12 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Adeline Montessori School Inc
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
995 S Sawyer Rd
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 201-4492
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 201-4492
Gr: PK-9 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
New Berlin West Middle/high
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18695 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6400
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,028 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
Km Global School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1515.
Kettle Moraine High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Gr: 9-12 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1616.
Norris Academy Virtual School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
W247s10395 Center Dr
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-5911
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-5911
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1717.
Fairview South
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3525 Bermuda Blvd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-9464
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-9464
Gr: 5-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1818.
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 | 1,192 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1919.
Oconomowoc High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
641 E Forest St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-3100
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,633 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2020.
Menomonee Falls High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
N80 W14350 Titan Dr
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8444
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8444
Gr: 9-12 | 1,291 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2121.
Mukwonago High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 W Veterans Way
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6200
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,585 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2222.
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 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 114:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2323.
Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
222 Maple Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069
Gr: 6-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2424.
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 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2525.
Norris Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
W247s10395 Center Dr
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-5911
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-5911
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2626.
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 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2727.
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: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Km Connect
Charter School
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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
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 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Waukesha County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Hyde Park Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
1500 S West Ln
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6541
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6541
Gr: K-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
S75w16399 Hilltop Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1815
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1815
Gr: PK-4 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
4333 S Sunnyslope Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6330
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6330
Gr: 7-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Ethan Allen School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
W 323 South 1050 Boys School R
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-3341
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-3341
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
3500 South Glen Park Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6570
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6570
Gr: PK-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
232 Church St
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6710
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6710
Gr: K-2
651 E Imperial Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6720
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6720
Gr: 3-5
1111 Maitland Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1605
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1605
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
2250 Lynette Ln
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3940
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3940
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
N88w16750 Garfield Dr
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8450
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8450
Gr: 8-9 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Life Entrepreneur Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
800 E North Shore Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Gr: 6-8
W156n8480 Pilgrim Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8440
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8440
Gr: PK | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
S75w17476 Janesville Rd
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1840
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1840
Gr: PK-4 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
4385 S Calhoun Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6555
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6555
Gr: PK-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
18695 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6418
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6418
Gr: 7-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
N88w16750 Garfield Dr
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8450
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8450
Gr: 8-9 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
175 South Barker Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 970-2105
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 970-2105
Gr: 4-6
111 E Main St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-8677
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-8677
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
5330 S Racine Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6585
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6585
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
W220n6660 Town Line Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-4149
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-4149
Gr: PK | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Waukesha Stem Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
114 S Charles St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Gr: PK-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Waukesha County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Waukesha County, WI include High School Of Health Sciences, Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy and Brookfield East High School. Waukesha County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public high schools are located in Waukesha County?
30 public high schools are located in Waukesha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waukesha County?
Waukesha County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Waukesha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Waukesha County include: Brookfield East High School vs. Brookfield Central High School, Brookfield Central High School vs. Brookfield East High School, Waukesha Transition Academy vs. Fairview South
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