WHITEFISH BAY HIGH SCHOOL
Whitefish Bay High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Whitefish Bay School District school district, located in Whitefish Bay, WI with about 947 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 59 teachers, Whitefish Bay High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Whitefish Bay High School, located in the suburban village of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, is widely recognized as one of the top-performing public secondary schools in the state. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school consistently earns high marks for its college-preparatory curriculum, strong Advanced Placement (AP) participation, and exceptional graduation rates. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, high-achieving community where students are encouraged to pursue excellence in both their studies and their personal development.
Beyond the classroom, the school offers a robust array of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletic programs, award-winning fine arts departments, and diverse student organizations. Situated in a close-knit community just north of Milwaukee, the school benefits from strong parental involvement and a long-standing tradition of academic tradition. Its commitment to a holistic education ensures that students are well-prepared for the challenges of higher education and beyond, consistently ranking as a premier choice for families in the North Shore area.
For more information, contact Whitefish Bay High at (414) 963-3928 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217-6099
(414) 963-3928
http://www.wfbschools.com
WHITEFISH BAY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Whitefish Bay, WI with about 947 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Whitefish Bay School District
- Total Students:
- 947
- Teachers:
- 59.14
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 947 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHITEFISH BAY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 78.6%
- Black or African American
- 7.6%
- Asian
- 5.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.