Whitefish Bay High School

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Whitefish Bay High School
Location
Whitefish Bay High School
1200 East Fairmount Avenue

Whitefish Bay
,
Wisconsin
53217-6099

United States
Coordinates 43°06′27″N87°53′45″W / 43.107520°N 87.895880°W / 43.107520; -87.895880
Information
TypePublic secondary
School districtWhitefish Bay School District
SuperintendentJamie Foeckler
PrincipalAmy Levek
Staff60.86 (FTE) [1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment906 (2023-2024) [1]
Student to teacher ratio14.89 [1]
Color(s)  
Athletics conference North Shore Conference
Nickname Blue Dukes
NewspaperTower Times
YearbookTower
Website WFBHS website

Whitefish Bay High School is a comprehensive public secondary school located in the village of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, United States. Enrollment is around 950 students, in grades 9 through 12.

Contents

The school newspaper, the Tower Times, and the school yearbook, The Tower, both refer to the school building's five-story tower and facade that rise over the main entrance. The central original building and tower, completed in 1932, were designed by Herbert W. Tullgren, a prominent Milwaukee architect.

The school colors are blue and grey. The school's mascot is the "Blue Duke". Whitefish Bay is a member of the North Shore Conference for athletic competition.

In their 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World Report ranked Whitefish Bay High School first in Wisconsin and #157 in the country.

Activities

Student extracurricular activities include student government, forensics (individual events), debate, drama, and sports. A student activity fair is held in September to publicize clubs and activities.

Music

Whitefish Bay High School offers choir, orchestra and band programs to its students in all grades. The orchestra has biennial overseas concerts/trips and the band has an annual stateside trip for seniors.

Athletics

The school sports program offers the following sports:

WFBHS won state championships in boys' cross country in 1955, 1957, 1961 and 1962. [2]

Conference affiliation history

Notable alumni

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Whitefish Bay High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  2. ↑ 2019 State Cross Country Meet Souvenir Program. Wisconsin Rapids, WI: Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. November 2, 2019.
  3. ↑ McGuinn, Bob. "Whitefish Bay's Bellore awaits the draft" . Retrieved September 2, 2013.
  4. ↑ "49ers sign LB Nick Bellore". ninersnation.com. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
  5. ↑ Allan, Lance (May 2, 2022). "Whitefish Bay High School baseball team boasts five D1 commitments". TMJ4.com . Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  6. ↑ (21 July 2001). Ex-local man named to Smithsonian post, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , Retrieved December 3, 2010
  7. ↑ (28 September 2010). New TV drama gives Whitefish Bay writer-director a new outlet, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , Retrieved October 15, 2018
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