Washington Park High School is a public, four-year high school in Racine, Wisconsin, USA, with an enrollment of 1,500 students. Its school colors are blue and orange.
Serving 1,150 students in grades 9-12, Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,150 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Park High School's student population of 1,150 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Year Founded
1929
Colors
White, Blue, Orange
School Rankings
Park High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park High School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1888 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
40%
14%
Black
31%
9%
White
21%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)82%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park High School's ranking?
Park High School is ranked #1888 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Park High School often compared to?
Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Case High School, Horlick High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Park High School?
The graduation rate of Park High School is 82%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Park High School?
1,150 students attend Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Park High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park High School?
Park High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park High School offer ?
Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Park High School part of?
Park High School is part of Racine Unified School District.
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