Pewaukee High School

The Pewaukee High School leaves a lot to be desired. I have kids that attend and I have to hire additional tutors to get them the education that the school is suppose to be providing. There are several teachers at the school who should be replaced along with the Principal. The school emphasis is the sports programs and everything else just does not matter. The school officials are quick to point out the rules until it is time for them to follow the rules then they make them up as they go. I would not recommend this school to anyone I know.
--Submitted by a parent

PHS seems to have strong academics, a very positive student attitude, and a safe environment. Its small size makes it personable, but limits options for class electives and extracurriculars. The block schedule causes excessive class conflicts for students in advanced coursework, reducing choices even further. The administration seems to emphasize sports over all other extracurricular activities, and with our athletic director serving as building coordinator, conflicts between these two groups are pretty universally decided in favor of the sports programs. While artistically talented students should plan to find venues outside of school, PHS is a great choice for those who excel in one or more of the team sports offered.
--Submitted by a parent

The teaching staff @ PHS is outstanding and the size of the school ensures that no student falls 'through the cracks.' The block schedule is terrific and the climate of the building is second to none. Academic excellence and positive student citizenship are the cornerstones of PHS.
--Submitted by a parent

Smaller school with less than 200 kids per class. Great involvement and great results! We've been very lucky to have our 3 kids in pewaukee schools.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is so-so. There's nothing special about the teachers.The academics are done fairly well... There is very little creative programs, which dissappoints me very much. If you want your child to have a straight-forward, bland education... This is the school.
--Submitted by a parent

The school used to invite parent participation through a monthly discussion group. This seemed to end when the current assistant principal was hired. I would not say there is a partnership with the parents which is a dissapointment as this is such a critical age and a time when this is needed the most.
--Submitted by a parent

PHS is a great High School. The principal has done a fantastic job. This high school has changed a lot since he has been here and I highly suggest attending this school. There are many extracurricular activities and teachers are great also.
--Submitted by m k, a student

This is a good school if you do not have a learning difference (dyslexia); my brother was pulled out in the 10th grade, because Pewaukee would not help with his learning difference. They saw it as a problem and treated him as a problem. They also put the blame on my mother, she saw it more of a hassle to have the school teach him what he needed, since they were not doing it anyways, she homeschooled him. I would not recommend this school, only if you would like your children to be pushed through the system, really not learning anything at all. Compared to other schools in the area they do not offer any electives, just your basics.
--Submitted by a former student

Pewaukee High School does not cater to ethnicicity. It's focus is academics. Period. I would highly recommend the school-and even more kudos to the staff. Our PHS principal has been recognized as the Principal of the Year in the State of Wisconsin in 2004. Can't get better than that!
--Submitted by DS, a parent

I was a student and disliked the school, 2 of my siblings were taken out of the district by my parents due to bullies and other problems. The administrative staff was uncaring about the problems that were happening.
--Submitted by a former student