South High vs Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 88 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South High
Waukesha · Public high · Grades 9–12
833 students
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Waukesha · Charter high · Grades 9–12
144 students
| Measure | South High Waukesha, Wisconsin | Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy Waukesha, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #358 of 446 | #3 of 446 |
| National rank | #12802 of 16,910 | #1914 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 833 | 144 |
| Enrollment | 833 | 144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.2% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 48.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 74.5% |
| city | Waukesha | Waukesha |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 32.4).
- •Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 22%).
- •Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 27%).
- •Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 55.2%).
- •South High does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 48.0).
- •South High is the larger school with 833 students compared with 144.
- •South High is a public school while Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is South High better than Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy ranks higher (76.2 vs 32.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are South High and Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy?
About 88 m in a straight line, between Waukesha and Waukesha in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South High: 833. Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy: 144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South High and Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy rank in Wisconsin?
South High is 358th of 446 and Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy is 3rd of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).