Waukesha School District
10,922 Students
27 Schools
District Overview
Located at 301 Hyde Park Avenue in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the Waukesha School District operates as an active, traditional public school system serving a vibrant small-city setting within the greater Milwaukee-Waukesha metropolitan area. Headquartered in zip code 53188, this non-charter district manages 27 operational schools, providing a continuous educational pipeline for students spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade. As an established educational hub, the district serves a student body of 10,922 learners, fostering an inclusive environment that reflects a vibrant mix of backgrounds, including strong Hispanic, White, Black, Asian, and multiracial student communities.
To support its academic programs and ensure student success, the Waukesha School District employs a dedicated workforce of over 2,800 full-time equivalent staff members. This comprehensive team includes roughly 1,568 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, over 100 instructional aides, and more than 1,130 support staff personnel focused on administrative, operational, and student care services. Enrollment demonstrates steady growth across grade levels, from nearly 600 early learners in prekindergarten up to a senior class of over 1,000 students preparing for graduation. For families, prospective residents, and educational researchers seeking further details, the district maintains an accessible community presence online at waukesha.k12.wi.us and by phone at (262) 970-1012.
To support its academic programs and ensure student success, the Waukesha School District employs a dedicated workforce of over 2,800 full-time equivalent staff members. This comprehensive team includes roughly 1,568 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, over 100 instructional aides, and more than 1,130 support staff personnel focused on administrative, operational, and student care services. Enrollment demonstrates steady growth across grade levels, from nearly 600 early learners in prekindergarten up to a senior class of over 1,000 students preparing for graduation. For families, prospective residents, and educational researchers seeking further details, the district maintains an accessible community presence online at waukesha.k12.wi.us and by phone at (262) 970-1012.
27
Total Schools
10,922
Total Students
1,568.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 6,522 |
| Hispanic | 2,766 |
| Black | 618 |
| Asian | 346 |
| Two or More | 624 |
| American Indian | 33 |
| Pacific Islander | 6 |
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White6,522 (59.8%)
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Hispanic2,766 (25.3%)
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Two or More624 (5.7%)
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Black618 (5.7%)
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Asian346 (3.2%)
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American Indian33 (0.3%)
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Pacific Islander6 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 14 |
| Middle | 3 |
| High | 9 |
| Other | 2 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | 5 Charter Schools |
| Number of schools: | 27 |
| Students: | 10,922* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 1,568.0* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 7.0 |
Schools in Waukesha School District
Found 28 Schools
High School 6th - 12th
Charter School
144 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Charter School
580 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
36 Students
High School 12th - 12th
1,167 Students
High School 9th - 12th
167 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
286 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
Not reported M - M