Waunakee High School in Waunakee, Wisconsin on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Waunakee High School is a suburban public school in Waunakee, Wisconsin that is part of Waunakee Community School District. It serves 3,500 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 37.6:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

3,500 Students

93 Teachers

301 Community Dr

Waunakee, WI 53597 View local requests

http://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us

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Waunakee High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Waunakee High School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

10%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Waunakee High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 24, 2026

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