At a glance
Reported students
606
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
335
Whitewater High: 606 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
14.1:1 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
- 561
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.58
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Whitewater High
Whitewater High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Whitewater. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Whitewater Unified School District. NCES reports 606 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 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to 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 (53.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.6%). English learners represent 9.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.9%. 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 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Whitewater High
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 43 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.8%
- Hispanic39.6%
- Black1.8%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
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
11 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 Whitewater Unified School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Whitewater Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
394 reported students
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
358 reported students
Washington Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
312 reported students
Lakeview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
209 reported students
Whitewater 4K
Other · Grades PK–PK
14 reported students
Public schools near Whitewater 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater 4K Other · Whitewater Unified School District | PK–PK | 14 | 0.2 mi |
| Whitewater Middle Middle · Whitewater Unified School District | 06–08 | 394 | 0.3 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary Elementary · Whitewater Unified School District | PK–05 | 358 | 0.5 mi |
| Washington Elementary Elementary · Whitewater Unified School District | PK–05 | 312 | 1.7 mi |
| Palmyra-Eagle High High · Palmyra-Eagle Area School District | 09–12 | 165 | 8.8 mi |
| Fort Atkinson High High · Fort Atkinson School District | 09–12 | 816 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Whitewater High
What grades does Whitewater High serve?
Whitewater High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Whitewater Unified School District.
How many students attend Whitewater High?
Whitewater High reported 606 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 561 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Whitewater High?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 606 students and 43 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 Whitewater High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Whitewater High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Whitewater Unified School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Whitewater High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Whitewater High in?
Whitewater High is part of Whitewater Unified School District, based in Whitewater, WI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Whitewater High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Whitewater 4K (0.2 mi), Whitewater Middle (0.3 mi), Lincoln Elementary (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.