At a glance
Reported students
945
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
58.88
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
652
Whitefish Bay High: 945 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
16:1 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
- 953
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
What the reported data says about Whitefish Bay High
Whitefish Bay High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Whitefish Bay. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Whitefish Bay School District. NCES reports 945 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 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, above 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 White (72.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.3%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 17 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Whitefish Bay High
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 58.88 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.1%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.5%
- Hispanic7.3%
- Black6.9%
- Asian5.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial7.3%
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
17 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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 Whitefish Bay School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Richards Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
680 reported students
Cumberland Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
624 reported students
Whitefish Bay Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
612 reported students
Public schools near Whitefish Bay High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shorewood High High · Shorewood School District | 09–12 | 589 | 1.4 mi |
| King International High · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 1,308 | 2.2 mi |
| Nicolet High High · Nicolet Union High School School District | 09–12 | 1,043 | 2.4 mi |
| Riverside High High · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 1,240 | 2.6 mi |
| ASSATA High High · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 78 | 3.1 mi |
| Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee High · Milwaukee School District | 06–12 | 49 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Whitefish Bay High
What grades does Whitefish Bay High serve?
Whitefish Bay High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Whitefish Bay School District.
How many students attend Whitefish Bay High?
Whitefish Bay High reported 945 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 953 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Whitefish Bay High?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 945 students and 58.88 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 13.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Whitefish Bay High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Whitefish Bay High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Whitefish Bay School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Whitefish Bay High in?
Whitefish Bay High is part of Whitefish Bay School District, based in Whitefish Bay, WI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Whitefish Bay High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Shorewood High (1.4 mi), King International (2.2 mi), Nicolet High (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.