Whitefish Bay High

1200 E Fairmount Ave
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217

www.wfbschools.com

945 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Whitefish Bay High School, located in the suburban village of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, is widely recognized as one of the top-performing public secondary schools in the state. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school consistently earns high marks for its college-preparatory curriculum, strong Advanced Placement (AP) participation, and exceptional graduation rates. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, high-achieving community where students are encouraged to pursue excellence in both their studies and their personal development.

Beyond the classroom, the school offers a robust array of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletic programs, award-winning fine arts departments, and diverse student organizations. Situated in a close-knit community just north of Milwaukee, the school benefits from strong parental involvement and a long-standing tradition of academic tradition. Its commitment to a holistic education ensures that students are well-prepared for the challenges of higher education and beyond, consistently ranking as a premier choice for families in the North Shore area.

945

Total Students

58.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitefish Bay High
Demographic	Student Count
White	685
Hispanic	69
Black	65
Asian	52
Two or More	69
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
685 (72.6%)
Hispanic
69 (7.3%)
Two or More
69 (7.3%)
Black
65 (6.9%)
Asian
52 (5.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
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:	Whitefish Bay School District
Phone:	(414)963-3928
Website:	http://www.wfbschools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	945
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 255

Grade 10 225

Grade 11 235

Grade 12 230