South High

www.waukesha.k12.wi.us

890 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Waukesha South High School, located at 401 E. Roberta Ave in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is a comprehensive public high school within the School District of Waukesha. The school is well-known for its diverse academic and extracurricular offerings, serving a wide range of students in the local community. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond its core curriculum, Waukesha South is recognized for its commitment to student growth through athletics, arts, and various career-focused programs. The school fosters a strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to as "Blackshirt pride." By leveraging the resources provided by the district, South High strives to integrate modern technology and innovative teaching practices to meet the evolving needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on academic excellence and character development.

890

Total Students

73.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South High
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	354
Black	96
Asian	16
Two or More	33
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
385 (43.3 %)
Hispanic
354 (39.8 %)
Black
96 (10.8 %)
Two or More
33 (3.7 %)
Asian
16 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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)970-3705
Website:	http://www.waukesha.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	890
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	410
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 9 188

Grade 10 224

Grade 11 261

Grade 12 217