Whitefish Bay High

Summary:

Whitefish Bay High is a public high school serving 941 students in grades 9-12 in the highly-ranked Whitefish Bay School District in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. This exceptional school has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in the state, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 3 for academic achievement in recent years.

Whitefish Bay High excels across key metrics, with over 80% of students proficient or better in core subjects like social studies, English, math, and science - significantly outperforming state and district averages. The school also boasts an exceptionally high 95%+ graduation rate and less than 1% dropout rate, far surpassing nearby schools in the Milwaukee School District like Riverside High, Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy, and North Division High. Whitefish Bay High also excels in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, often ranking among the top schools in the state for these measures.

The school's strong performance is likely due to a combination of factors, including a highly engaged student body, effective teaching practices, and a supportive school environment. While Whitefish Bay High spends around $12,000-$13,000 per student, which is higher than the state average, it is able to achieve these outstanding results with relatively efficient use of resources, suggesting a focus on impactful educational strategies. The stark contrast between Whitefish Bay High and nearby Milwaukee schools highlights the importance of equitable access to high-quality education and the need to address underlying socioeconomic factors that contribute to educational disparities.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1200 E Fairmount Ave
       Whitefish Bay, WI  53217-6099


(414) 963-3928

District: Whitefish Bay School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,318 Help


Feeder schools for Whitefish Bay High:

Elementary:    Cumberland Elementary
    Richards Elementary
Middle:    Whitefish Bay Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  906

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.6%
African American:
7.1%
Hispanic:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Whitefish Bay High ranks better than 99.5% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.09. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Whitefish Bay High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.6%), African American (7.1%), Hispanic (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 2.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whitefish Bay High is 14.8. (See more...)
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Compare Whitefish Bay High employs 60.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitefish Bay High is $12,318.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Whitefish Bay High:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitefish Bay High 2nd of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Whitefish Bay High in the ranking list.)

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Whitefish Bay School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitefish Bay School District 2nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whitefish Bay High

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Rank History for all students at Whitefish Bay High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.55 25th 275 90.9%
2005 86.47 6th 287 97.9%
2007 86.07 2nd 281 99.3%
2008 82.21 19th 437 95.7%
2009 85.11 18th 438 95.9%
2010 82.93 20th 450 95.6%
2011 81.81 19th 445 95.7%
2012 84.76 10th 452 97.8%
2013 86.24 17th 457 96.3%
2014 87.83 10th 462 97.8%
2015 80.27 34th 466 92.7%
2016 99.51 1st 408 99.8%
2017 98.73 3rd 410 99.3%
2018 99.13 3rd 410 99.3%
2019 98.87 2nd 400 99.5%
2021 98.13 3rd 390 99.2%
2022 99.54 1st 391 99.7%
2023 99.38 2nd 415 99.5%
2024 99.09 2nd 431 99.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Whitefish Bay High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.02 6th 35 82.9%
2019 66.40 13th 37 64.9%
2022 94.85 3rd 41 92.7%
2023 95.23 3rd 56 94.6%
2024 88.96 5th 71 93.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Whitefish Bay High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.22 1st 55 98.2%
2024 98.87 1st 95 98.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whitefish Bay High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.99 1st 255 99.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Whitefish Bay High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.98 1st 355 99.7%
2019 98.51 1st 343 99.7%
2021 95.32 5th 332 98.5%
2022 99.20 1st 343 99.7%
2023 98.11 3rd 329 99.1%
2024 98.62 1st 353 99.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Whitefish Bay High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.05 2nd 40 95.0%
2021 98.30 2nd 23 91.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Whitefish Bay High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.62 3rd 373 99.2%
2019 98.33 3rd 354 99.2%
2021 98.26 1st 334 99.7%
2022 99.52 2nd 347 99.4%
2023 99.52 3rd 359 99.2%
2024 98.91 1st 365 99.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Whitefish Bay High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.81 13th 51 74.5%
2019 87.55 7th 44 84.1%
2021 85.37 8th 44 81.8%
2022 83.43 8th 48 83.3%
2023 77.86 12th 50 76.0%
2024 92.28 6th 51 88.2%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Whitefish Bay High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.92 6th 20 70.0%
2022 83.22 3rd 20 85.0%
2024 92.91 1st 26 96.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Whitefish Bay High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.95 1st 76 98.7%
2019 97.70 1st 86 98.8%
2021 76.06 12th 68 82.4%
2022 97.14 2nd 86 97.7%
2023 97.99 1st 97 99.0%
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Rank History for White students at Whitefish Bay High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.63 1st 261 99.6%
2019 99.33 3rd 266 98.9%
2021 98.50 2nd 266 99.2%
2022 99.78 1st 269 99.6%
2023 99.76 2nd 271 99.3%
2024 99.51 1st 300 99.7%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a student
Thursday, March 5, 2015

Open Quote Whitefish Bay High School is located in a great location. I feel very safe while at school, and most of my classmates are quite friendly. Although many students feel that they are better than everyone else, and will love to tell you about their high GPA, good grades, and impressive Act score. Whitefish Bay offers high level education, however most classes can be described as "independent." Basically meaning that students must learn only from what they learn in class, as teachers seem annoyed to give extra help. They may suggest hiring a tutor to teach what they have failed to help the student understand. If you care about getting good grades, you can expect 3 or more hours of homework each night. On a better note, the sports programs and music department are remarkable. Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Open Quote The atmosphere is excellent, along with state-of-the-art athletic facilities, top-of-the-line teachers, and a body of students found nowhere else/ Close Quote



Enrollment information for Whitefish Bay High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 724 108 10 9 3 n/a n/a 0 854
1989 636 106 12 11 4 n/a n/a 0 769
1990 606 104 15 8 3 n/a n/a 0 736
1991 621 111 20 12 1 n/a n/a 0 765
1992 647 109 21 6 0 n/a n/a 0 783
1993 616 117 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1994 669 117 11 14 0 n/a n/a 0 811
1995 627 120 17 25 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1996 627 120 17 25 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1997 672 105 22 26 0 n/a n/a 0 825
1998 687 98 24 24 0 n/a n/a 0 833
1999 690 104 21 29 1 n/a n/a 0 845
2000 724 93 24 26 3 n/a n/a 0 870
2001 707 99 29 30 3 n/a n/a 0 868
2002 750 104 32 26 0 n/a n/a 0 912
2003 750 104 32 26 0 n/a n/a 0 912
2004 742 109 43 31 0 n/a n/a 0 925
2005 543 83 31 21 0 n/a n/a 0 678
2006 722 115 51 25 0 n/a n/a 0 913
2007 765 110 58 30 1 n/a n/a 0 964
2008 762 97 47 27 1 n/a n/a 0 934
2009 729 89 45 26 1 n/a n/a 0 890
2010 728 98 40 30 1 n/a n/a 0 897
2011 722 99 36 25 0 0 8 0 890
2012 746 110 44 32 1 0 19 0 952
2013 783 107 46 34 0 0 25 0 995
2014 744 104 51 41 2 1 38 0 981
2015 755 95 57 43 3 0 32 0 985
2016 739 81 59 43 1 0 31 0 954
2017 708 87 54 46 2 0 27 0 924
2018 744 72 51 48 1 1 30 0 947
2019 740 75 57 49 0 0 49 0 970
2020 762 81 58 50 1 0 48 0 1000
2021 734 72 61 56 1 0 60 0 984
2022 707 70 59 55 0 1 59 0 951
2023 687 67 55 71 0 1 60 0 941
2024 667 64 54 62 0 2 57 0 906

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Whitefish Bay High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 854 55.5 15.3 0
1989 769 49.6 15.5 0
1990 736 51.4 14.3 0
1991 765 51.9 14.7 0
1992 783 54.1 14.4 n/a
1993 757 49.7 15.2 0
1994 811 49.9 16.3 0
1995 789 49.6 15.9 n/a
1996 789 49.6 15.9 n/a
1997 825 49.8 16.6 n/a
1998 833 50.6 16.5 n/a
1999 845 53.6 15.8 n/a
2000 870 52.4 16.6 n/a
2001 868 54.4 16.0 n/a
2002 912 56.7 16.1 n/a
2003 912 56.7 16.1 n/a
2004 925 58.3 15.9 n/a
2005 678 60.1 11.3 n/a
2006 913 59.7 15.3 n/a
2007 964 59.7 16.1 1.6
2008 934 60.1 15.5 1.3
2009 890 59.0 15.1 1
2010 897 59.2 15.1 0.6
2011 890 58.6 15.1 0
2012 952 59.4 16.0 2.5
2013 995 61.7 16.1 2.6
2014 981 62.8 15.6 2.5
2015 985 n/a n/a 1.9
2016 954 60.0 15.9 1.9
2017 924 58.4 15.8 2.1
2018 947 59.1 16.0 1.9
2019 970 59.4 16.3 2.1
2020 1000 59.5 16.8 1.7
2021 984 65.8 14.9 1.7
2022 951 61.0 15.5 1.1
2023 941 61.0 15.4 1.6
2024 906 60.8 14.8 2.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Whitefish Bay High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 854 55.5 15.3 0
1989 769 49.6 15.5 0
1990 736 51.4 14.3 0
1991 765 51.9 14.7 0
1992 783 54.1 14.4 n/a
1993 757 49.7 15.2 0
1994 811 49.9 16.3 0
1995 789 49.6 15.9 n/a
1996 789 49.6 15.9 n/a
1997 825 49.8 16.6 n/a
1998 833 50.6 16.5 n/a
1999 845 53.6 15.8 n/a
2000 870 52.4 16.6 n/a
2001 868 54.4 16.0 n/a
2002 912 56.7 16.1 n/a
2003 912 56.7 16.1 n/a
2004 925 58.3 15.9 n/a
2005 678 60.1 11.3 n/a
2006 913 59.7 15.3 n/a
2007 964 59.7 16.1 1.6
2008 934 60.1 15.5 1.3
2009 890 59.0 15.1 1
2010 897 59.2 15.1 0.6
2011 890 58.6 15.1 0
2012 952 59.4 16.0 2.5
2013 995 61.7 16.1 2.6
2014 981 62.8 15.6 2.5
2015 985 n/a n/a 1.9
2016 954 60.0 15.9 1.9
2017 924 58.4 15.8 2.1
2018 947 59.1 16.0 1.9
2019 970 59.4 16.3 2.1
2020 1000 59.5 16.8 1.7
2021 984 65.8 14.9 1.7
2022 951 61.0 15.5 1.1
2023 941 61.0 15.4 1.6
2024 906 60.8 14.8 2.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Whitefish Bay High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $294 (2.5%) $11,373 (97.5%) $11,669
2020 $241 (2.0%) $11,652 (98.0%) $11,893
2021 $358 (2.9%) $11,960 (97.1%) $12,318

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitefish Bay High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 2nd of 400 High schoolsRanks 2nd of 415 High schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Whitefish Bay High)77.486.7
 9.3%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Whitefish Bay School District)77.486.7
 9.3%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Whitefish Bay High)73.680.1
 6.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Whitefish Bay School District)73.680.1
 6.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Whitefish Bay High)65.169.9
 4.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Whitefish Bay School District)65.169.9
 4.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Whitefish Bay High)63.763
 0.7%
   10th Grade Science (Whitefish Bay School District)63.763
 0.7%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students970941
 3%
African American7567
 10.7%
American Indian00
Asian5755
 3.5%
Hispanic4971
 44.9%
Pacific Islander01
White740687
 7.2%
Two or More Races4960
 22.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.1%1.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Whitefish Bay High

Students at Whitefish Bay High are 74% White, 7% African American, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 906 students attended Whitefish Bay High.

Whitefish Bay High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cumberland Elementary
Elementary : Richards Elementary
Middle : Whitefish Bay Middle

Yes! Whitefish Bay High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 431 Wisconsin high schools.


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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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