For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public high schools serving 21,379 students in Waukesha County, WI. The top-ranked public high schools in Waukesha County, WI are High School Of Health Sciences, Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy and Brookfield East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukesha County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Waukesha County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Waukesha County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arrowhead High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Waukesha County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High School Of Health Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3880
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3880
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Brookfield East High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3305 N Lilly Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-3500
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,374 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Eisenhower Middle/high
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4333 S Sunnyslope Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6300
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6300
Gr: 7-12 | 1,095 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Muskego High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
W183s8750 Racine Ave
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1790
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1790
Gr: 9-12 | 1,634 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Brookfield Central High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16900 W Gebhardt Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3910
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3910
Gr: 9-12 | 1,215 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W220n6151 Town Line Rd
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-6471
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-6471
Gr: 9-12 | 1,577 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
School For Arts And Performance
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Arrowhead High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 North Ave
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-3611
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-3611
Gr: 9-12 | 1,950 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Lake Country Classical Academy Inc
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
818 W Wisconsin Avenue
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 254-9049
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 254-9049
Gr: K-12 | 562 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Pewaukee High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Lake St
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5013
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5013
Gr: 9-12 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
New Berlin West Middle/high
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18695 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6400
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,036 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Kettle Moraine High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Gr: 9-12 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
Norris Academy Virtual School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
W247s10395 Center Dr
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-5911
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-5911
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
Fairview South
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3525 Bermuda Blvd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-9464
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-9464
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1616.
West High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3301 Saylesville Rd
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-3905
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-3905
Gr: 9-12 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1717.
Oconomowoc High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
641 E Forest St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-3100
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1818.
Menomonee Falls High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
N80w14350 Titan Dr
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8444
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8444
Gr: 9-12 | 1,261 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1919.
Mukwonago High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 W Veterans Way
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6200
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,604 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2020.
Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3775
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3775
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 112:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2121.
North High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2222 Michigan Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-3505
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-3505
Gr: 9-12 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2222.
Norris Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
W247s10395 Center Dr
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-5911
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-5911
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2323.
South High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3705
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3705
Gr: 9-12 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2424.
Waukesha East Alternative School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-4355
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-4355
Gr: 6-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Km Connect
Charter School
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverview School
Alternative School
521 Riverview Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 548-7731
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 548-7731
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Waukesha Transition Academy
Special Education School
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1102
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1102
Gr: 12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Waukesha County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Waukesha County, WI include High School Of Health Sciences, Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy and Brookfield East High School. Waukesha County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public high schools are located in Waukesha County?
30 public high schools are located in Waukesha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waukesha County?
Waukesha County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Waukesha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Waukesha County include: Waukesha Transition Academy vs. Fairview South, Brookfield East High School vs. Brookfield Central High School, Brookfield Central High School vs. Brookfield East High School
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