Whitefish Bay High School is one of the top high schools in Wisconsin and the nation. Located in the village of Whitefish Bay, a suburb of Milwaukee, this public school is close to Lake Michigan and opened its doors in 1932. The Whitefish Bay School District is well-known for its consistently high student test scores and top ranking by publications like U.S. News & World Report.
The school’s core educational program is comprehensive and rooted in academics, the arts, and athletics. Whitefish Bay High School strives to prepare its student body for college-level education with its high standards. Students take Advanced Placement coursework and exams, and the school reports high ACT scores yearly. In addition, Whitefish Bay High School is well-known for its rigorous college preparatory curriculum to ensure students are ready to succeed post-graduation.
Beyond its core educational offerings, the school focuses on the fine arts, with band, choir, orchestra, and theater offerings. In addition, there’s a multitude of extra-curricular clubs and activities students can participate in - everything from culinary club to anime club to yearbook to the “Blue Crew” student council. A member of the North Shore conference, the school has a spate of mainly traditional athletic offerings, like football, basketball, and lacrosse.
Known for its academic excellence and college-prep curriculum, Whitefish Bay High School sets the standard for high-performing public schools in the Milwaukee area.
Whitefish Bay High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1200 E Fairmount Ave,
Whitefish Bay, WI
Whitefish Bay School District
School Details
Head of School
William Henkle
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
73%
Reading Proficiency
85%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
A
A+
A
B
B+
A
A
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
73%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
640
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
89.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
246:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
73%
Hispanic
7.5%
Black
7.1%
Two or more races
6.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#3
Best Public HS in Wisconsin
#6
Best College Prep Public HS in Wisconsin
#9
Best Public HS Teachers in Wisconsin
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
295 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
187 Students
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
132 Students
Marquette University
99 Students
University of Iowa
96 Students
Loyola University Chicago
89 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
74 Students
Northwestern University
68 Students
Michigan State University
58 Students
University of Colorado Boulder
53 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
102 Students
Psychology
102 Students
Biology
85 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
51 Students
Computer Science
38 Students
Marketing
38 Students
Political Science and Government
37 Students
Nursing
35 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
30 Students
Environmental Science
27 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/15/2024
Great academics and teachers but limited food options. Overall it is a pretty good school in my opinion.
6/28/2023
My experience at whitefish bay was overall good, I met many amazing people and also I met some amazing people.
11/23/2022
Overall, Whitefish Bay High School provides a great education. The clubs and sports at this school are top-tier, and I'm proud to say I've gone here.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/27/2025
Not good for students with disabilities. Whitefish Bay high school likes to pride themselves on being an inclusive safe space for everybody... except it's not true for students with disabilities. Little to no support is offered and the support that is there is horrible and IEPs are constantly broken...
5/28/2024
I attended Boston University in Boston MA after completion of 4 years at WFB high school. The excellent WFB teaching staff did a great job and i was better prepared for college courses than my classmates from all over the US - including Long Island NY where i currently live. yeah the teachers were t...
6/2/2021
This review is based on personal experience and it is not to say your student won't flourish here. This review is an opinion only- you may have a different experience here.To begin, the school's main focus is "academic rigor". This school is a 5/5 *if* you are academically talented/gifted, and athle...
4/29/2018
Disappointing. We moved to this area for the schools. Grade school and middle school were mostly very good. The high school has been frustrating due to lack of balance, a culture that does not promote tolerance and an abject refusal to address the toxic stress experienced by students. However, there...
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Attendance Zone
About Whitefish Bay
List Price Range
$234K - $2.4M
Homes For Sale
26
Average Home Value
$704,819
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
18%
Household Income
$175,116
% of College Grads
81.5%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,979 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
38.2%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,500 - $2,200 per month
- Bay Village Townhomes
- 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 1,000+ Sq Ft
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- Whitefish Bay, WI
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- 2 Baths
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