Port Washington High School is a public secondary high school in the city of Port Washington, Wisconsin and a part of the Port Washington-Saukville School District. The enrollment during the 2022–23 school year was 825. Eric Burke served as the principal until February 2020.
Serving 809 students in grades 9-12, Port Washington High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 809 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Port Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Port Washington High School's student population of 809 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
809 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Pirate Blue
School Calendar
School Motto
Better Today. Better Together. Anchor Down.
School Rankings
Port Washington High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Port Washington High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#492 out of 1962 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
84%
66%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port Washington High School's ranking?
Port Washington High School is ranked #492 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Port Washington High School often compared to?
Port Washington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grafton High School, Cedarburg High School, Ozaukee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Port Washington High School?
The graduation rate of Port Washington High School is 98%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Port Washington High School?
809 students attend Port Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Port Washington High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Port Washington High School?
Port Washington High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Port Washington High School offer ?
Port Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Port Washington High School part of?
Port Washington High School is part of Port Washington-Saukville School District.
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