Kettle Moraine High

www.kmsd.edu/hs

878 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kettle Moraine High School, located in Wales, Wisconsin, is the flagship high school of the Kettle Moraine School District. It is well-regarded for its commitment to personalized learning and its innovative educational model. Unlike traditional high schools, Kettle Moraine emphasizes student-centered instruction, offering various "houses" or specialized learning environments—such as the Health Science Academy, the Global Business Academy, and the Design Academy—that allow students to explore career interests and gain real-world skills within a multidisciplinary framework.

Beyond its academic structure, the school maintains a strong reputation for balancing rigorous college-preparatory coursework with a robust array of extracurricular activities. The campus fosters a collaborative culture where teachers act as mentors, encouraging students to take ownership of their education through flexible scheduling and project-based learning. By integrating technology and community partnerships, Kettle Moraine High School aims to prepare its students not just for graduation, but for the evolving demands of higher education and the modern workforce.

878

Total Students

56.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kettle Moraine High
Demographic	Student Count
White	770
Hispanic	60
Black	6
Asian	7
Two or More	31
American Indian	4

White
770 (87.7 %)
Hispanic
60 (6.8 %)
Two or More
31 (3.5 %)
Asian
7 (0.8 %)
Black
6 (0.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

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:	Kettle Moraine School District
Phone:	(262)968-6273
Website:	http://www.kmsd.edu/hs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	878
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 9 199

Grade 10 205

Grade 11 237

Grade 12 237

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kettle Moraine High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	199
Grade 10	205
Grade 11	237
Grade 12	237

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kettle Moraine High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	354	40.3%
Male	524	59.7%

High School 9th - 12th