Port Washington High

Port Washington-Saukville School District

427 W Jackson St
Port Washington, WI 53074

www.pwssd.k12.wi.us

814 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Port Washington High School, located in the lakeside community of Port Washington, Wisconsin, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Port Washington-Saukville School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce, often utilizing the resources and community support of the surrounding Ozaukee County area.

Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a vibrant campus culture characterized by strong athletic programs, diverse student organizations, and a focus on community engagement. By emphasizing both personal character development and academic achievement, Port Washington High School aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and social responsibility necessary to succeed in a global society. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student growth, pride, and local academic tradition.

814

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Port Washington High
Demographic	Student Count
White	690
Hispanic	58
Black	23
Asian	9
Two or More	33

White
690 (84.9 %)
Hispanic
58 (7.1 %)
Two or More
33 (4.1 %)
Black
23 (2.8 %)
Asian
9 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Port Washington-Saukville School District
Phone:	(262)268-5500
Website:	http://www.pwssd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	814
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	164
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 217

Grade 10 191

Grade 11 198

Grade 12 208