How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Middleton High | Waunakee High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Middleton, WI | Waunakee, WI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,303 | 1,335 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 12.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 14.7% | 8.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Middleton High | Waunakee High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,035 | $15,152 |
| District | Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | Waunakee Community School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Middleton High | Waunakee High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.1% | 83.1% |
| African American | 4.9% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.9% | 7.9% |
| Asian | 12.1% | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.7% | 4.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Middleton High | Waunakee High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 22 | 14 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 263:1 | 338:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.8% | 17.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 15 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.