West High

www.waukesha.k12.wi.us

1,194 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Waukesha West High School, located at 3301 Saylesville Rd in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is a comprehensive public high school serving the School District of Waukesha. The school is known for fostering a rigorous academic environment while encouraging student involvement in a wide range of extracurricular activities. As a cornerstone of the community, West High emphasizes preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military, by providing a curriculum that balances core academics with diverse elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong culture of school spirit and community engagement. Waukesha West offers an extensive array of athletics, arts programs, and student organizations that help students develop leadership skills and personal interests. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and holistic development, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to excel and contribute positively to the broader Waukesha area.

1,194

Total Students

64.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West High
Demographic	Student Count
White	916
Hispanic	148
Black	44
Asian	37
Two or More	45
American Indian	4

White
916 (76.7 %)
Hispanic
148 (12.4 %)
Two or More
45 (3.8 %)
Black
44 (3.7 %)
Asian
37 (3.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)

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:	Waukesha School District
Phone:	(262)970-3905
Website:	http://www.waukesha.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,194
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 9 291

Grade 10 293

Grade 11 310

Grade 12 300