School Overview
Homestead High School, located in Mequon, Wisconsin, serves as the sole public high school for the Mequon-Thiensville School District. It is consistently recognized as one of the top-performing secondary schools in the state, frequently earning high marks for academic rigor, student achievement, and college readiness. The school maintains a strong reputation for providing a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, diverse elective offerings, and a robust selection of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics to nationally recognized fine arts and academic clubs.

Beyond its academic success, Homestead is known for fostering a supportive and engaging campus culture that prioritizes student growth and community involvement. The school benefits from the strong support of the Mequon-Thiensville community, which contributes to its well-resourced facilities and high levels of parent and alumni engagement. With a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, Homestead High continues to be a cornerstone of the region, emphasizing a balance of high-level intellectual development and personal enrichment for its diverse student body.
1,204
Total Students
72.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Homestead High
Demographic Student Count
White819
Hispanic105
Black91
Asian110
Two or More76
American Indian1
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    819 (68.0%)
  • Asian
    110 (9.1%)
  • Hispanic
    105 (8.7%)
  • Black
    91 (7.6%)
  • Two or More
    76 (6.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mequon-Thiensville School District
Phone: (262)238-5646
Website: http://www.mtsd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 72.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 116
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29
Grades Taught
Grade 9 285
Grade 10 283
Grade 11 320
Grade 12 316

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Homestead High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9285
Grade 10283
Grade 11320
Grade 12316
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Homestead High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female56947.3%
Male63552.7%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)