Cedarburg High School is a Public Education High School in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.
Serving 1,073 students in grades 9-12, Cedarburg High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,073 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedarburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cedarburg High School's student population of 1,073 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,073 students
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
Black and Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cedarburg High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedarburg High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#174 out of 1962 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
89%
66%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedarburg High School's ranking?
Cedarburg High School is ranked #174 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Cedarburg High School often compared to?
Cedarburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grafton High School, Homestead High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedarburg High School?
The graduation rate of Cedarburg High School is 98%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cedarburg High School?
1,073 students attend Cedarburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cedarburg High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedarburg High School?
Cedarburg High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cedarburg High School offer ?
Cedarburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cedarburg High School part of?
Cedarburg High School is part of Cedarburg School District.
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