A+
Excellent
98/100

Waunakee High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 301 Community Dr, Waunakee, WI 53597
Overall
A+
98/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 59% · Math 58% proficient · 95th percentile in Wisconsin
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Wisconsin for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Wisconsin schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

98
Repit Score
out of 100
1,346
Students
enrolled
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%95/100reading 93rd percentile, math 98th percentile among Wisconsin high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%90/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 9% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Wisconsin schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +17 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Wisconsin. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency59% (+19 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency58% (+18 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+10 pts vs. state avg 87%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Wisconsin state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%57%reading +17 pts, math +20 pts94th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 301 Community Dr
City Waunakee
ZIP Code 53597
District 5515810
NCES School ID 551581002030
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 53597

Understanding the community around Waunakee High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $113,129
Per Capita Income $59,473
Poverty Rate 2.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 54.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.3%
High School or Higher 97.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $428,700
Median Rent $1,274
Owner-Occupied 73.6%
Renter-Occupied 26.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Waunakee High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 84.6%
Hispanic/Latino 7.1%
Two or More Races 3.7%
Asian 2.6%
Black 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,346
Teachers (FTE) 101.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Waunakee High?
Waunakee High has a Repit School Score of 98 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Waunakee High?
Waunakee High has 1,346 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1.
What grades does Waunakee High serve?
Waunakee High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Waunakee High receive per student?
Waunakee High receives $14,942 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Waunakee High in 53597 ▼
Avg Home Value
$605,300
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,124
1-Year Change
+4.7%
% Renters
26.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026