Waunakee High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waunakee, Wisconsin 53597 · Waunakee Community School District
#9 of 446 high schools in Wisconsin
#2285 of 16,910 nationally
About Waunakee High
Waunakee High is a public high located in Waunakee, in the Waunakee Community School District school district of Wisconsin, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,335 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 9th of 446 ranked high schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (58th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,335.
There are 7 schools in Waunakee; Waunakee High ranks 6th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)9.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Waunakee High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Waunakee High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Waunakee Middle
Waunakee · Public middle · Grades 7–8
667 students · 290 m away
Waunakee Heritage Elementary
Waunakee · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
537 students · 1.5 km away
Waunakee Intermediate
Waunakee · Public middle · Grades 5–6
661 students · 1.7 km away
Waunakee Prairie Elementary
Waunakee · Public elementary · Grades K–4
531 students · 1.7 km away
Waunakee Community 4K School
Waunakee · Public other · Grades PK–PK
249 students · 1.8 km away
Arboretum Elementary
Waunakee · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
435 students · 3.3 km away
Lindbergh Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
180 students · 7.2 km away
Mendota Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students · 8.0 km away
Black Hawk Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
300 students · 8.2 km away
Gompers Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students · 8.3 km away
Similar schools
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1,337 students
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1,339 students
Sun Prairie East High
Sun Prairie · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,340 students
Sun Prairie West High
Sun Prairie · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,325 students
Hartford High
Hartford · Public high · Grades 9–12
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Frequently asked questions
Is Waunakee High a good school?
Waunakee High has a Success Index (US) of 74.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #9 of 446 in Wisconsin. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Waunakee High rank in Wisconsin?
Waunakee High ranks #9 of 446 high schools in Wisconsin and #2285 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Waunakee High?
Waunakee High had 1,335 students in 2025.
Is Waunakee High a elementary school or a high school?
Waunakee High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Waunakee High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waunakee High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.