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Waukesha School District

Wisconsin · Public School District
27
Schools
11,855
Students
$14,620
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
37.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-15pp vs nat'l
89.6%
Graduation Rate
+3.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Waukesha School District is a public school district in Wisconsin serving 11,855 students across 27 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 3 middle, 9 high schools, among them 6 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 89.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,620 is near the national average for a US public school district. 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (27)
Elementary Schools14 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Banting ElementaryPK–05512
Bethesda ElementaryPK–05436
eAchieve ElementaryCharterPK–05138
Hadfield ElementaryPK–05366
Hawthorne ElementaryPK–05340
Heyer ElementaryPK–05383
Hillcrest ElementaryPK–05289
Lowell ElementaryPK–05373
Meadowbrook ElementaryPK–05256
Prairie ElementaryPK–05345
Rose Glen ElementaryPK–05552
Summit View ElementaryPK–05472
Waukesha STEM AcademyCharterPK–08646
White Rock SchoolPK–08256
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Butler Middle06–08811
Horning Middle06–08618
Les Paul Middle06–08582
High Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
eAchieve Academy - WisconsinCharter06–12749
North High09–121,016
Riverview School06–123
South High09–12890
Waukesha Academy of Health ProfessionsCharter09–12146
Waukesha East Alternative SchoolCharter06–1274
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory AcademyCharter09–12148
Waukesha Transition Academy12–1234
West High09–121,194
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
White Rock CampusPK–PK226
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,620Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
37%
55%
State
36.8%
Local (property tax)
54.8%
Federal
8.4%

Funding is shared between state (37%) and local sources (55%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
27
Schools
11,855
Students
37%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.6%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateWisconsin →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.6% graduation rate — 3.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 27 schools including 6 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Waukesha School District?
Waukesha School District has 27 public schools, serving a total of 11,855 students.
What is the graduation rate for Waukesha School District?
The graduation rate is 89.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Waukesha School District spend per student?
Waukesha School District spends $14,620 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Waukesha School District?
37% of students in Waukesha School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Waukesha School District?
Yes — 6 of the 27 schools in Waukesha School District are charter schools.
What grade levels does Waukesha School District serve?
Waukesha School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Waukesha School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Waukesha School District is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.