At a glance
Reported students
833
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
71.73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
347
South High: 833 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
11.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 932
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about South High
South High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Waukesha. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Waukesha School District. NCES reports 833 students for 2024–25.
Among 558 high schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 274 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, below the Wisconsin median of 13.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (41.2%) and White (39.9%). English learners represent 10.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 20 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking South High
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 71.73 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.9%
- Hispanic41.2%
- Black11.8%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
20 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Waukesha School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North High
High · Grades 09–12
911 reported students
eAchieve Academy
High · Grades 06–12
639 reported students
West High
High · Grades 09–12
1,167 reported students
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
High · Grades 09–12
144 reported students
Waukesha Academy of Health Professions
High · Grades 09–12
112 reported students
Waukesha East Alternative School
High · Grades 06–12
74 reported students