Wilmot Union High School is a public secondary school located in Wilmot, Wisconsin, a community in the village of Salem Lakes in Kenosha County.
Serving 840 students in grades 9-12, Wilmot 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 31% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 15% 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: 840 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilmot High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wilmot High School's student population of 840 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
840 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Black, Red
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Wilmot High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilmot High School is 0.27, 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
#1019 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
85%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Wilmot UHS School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilmot High School's ranking?
Wilmot High School is ranked #1019 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Wilmot High School often compared to?
Wilmot High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilmot High School?
The graduation rate of Wilmot High School is 96%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wilmot High School?
840 students attend Wilmot High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Wilmot High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilmot High School?
Wilmot High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilmot High School offer ?
Wilmot High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wilmot High School part of?
Wilmot High School is part of Wilmot UHS School District.
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