Waukesha

Waukesha School District serves 10,167 students across 28 schools in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The district experienced a significant 15.8% enrollment decline from the prior year, representing a notable shift in student population. With 795 teachers, the district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

Academically, Waukesha performs modestly above state averages in mathematics and reading proficiency. Math proficiency stands at 57.7% compared to the state average of 55.1%, while reading proficiency is 56.0% versus 53.0% statewide. The graduation rate of 94.6% falls slightly below Wisconsin's average of 95.3%. Chronic absenteeism affects 15.8% of students, a metric not benchmarked against state data.

The student population reflects significant demographic diversity and needs. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 38.6% of enrollment, 26.0% identify as Hispanic, 8.1% are English learners, and 18.6% receive special education services. The district is 59.4% White and 5.5% Black.

Financially, Waukesha operates with a total budget of $187.2 million and per-pupil spending of $8,842, nearly identical to the state average of $8,868. The district relies heavily on local funding at 55.4% of revenue, with 38.3% from state sources and 6.3% from federal funding. This revenue structure reflects moderate reliance on local property taxes relative to state support.