Cedarburg High School is a Public Education High School in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.
Serving 1,085 students in grades 9-12, Cedarburg High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,085 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedarburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cedarburg High School's student population of 1,085 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,085 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1956
School Rankings
Cedarburg High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedarburg High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#214 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaime "the Bulldog" Newton
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedarburg High School's ranking?
Cedarburg High School is ranked #214 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Cedarburg High School often compared to?
Cedarburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grafton High School, Homestead High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedarburg High School?
The graduation rate of Cedarburg High School is 99%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cedarburg High School?
1,085 students attend Cedarburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cedarburg High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedarburg High School?
Cedarburg High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cedarburg High School offer ?
Cedarburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cedarburg High School part of?
Cedarburg High School is part of Cedarburg School District.
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