The Whitewater Unified School District covers the city of Whitewater in Walworth and Jefferson Counties; the towns of Whitewater, LaGrange, Richmond and Sugar Creek in Walworth County; the towns of Cold Spring and Koshkonong in Jefferson County; and the towns of Johnstown and Lima in Rock County. The district has three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Four-year-old kindergarten is offered at each elementary school and at the UW-Whitewater Children’s Center.
Whitewater Unified School District inspires and empowers students to achieve excellence in a safe, innovative educational environment.
WHITEWATER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT’s MISSION
Whitewater Demographics
| 2015-16 | 2016-17 | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | |
| Student Count (4K – 12) | 1940 | 1992 | 1996 | 1939 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 42% | 39% | 42% | 43% |
| English Language Learners | 15% | 13% | 14% | 14% |
| Students with Disabilities | 17% | 17% | 17% | 17% |
| Students of Color | 35% | 35% | 36% | 37% |
Why Whitewater?
The Whitewater Unified School District has a proud history of focusing on a AAA approach – Academics, Arts, and Athletics.
- Sate Report Cards – Exceed Expectations
- Small & Personalized Setting of Academics, Athletic, and Art offerings
- Preparing students for Academic & Professional Success – Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum that emphasizes hands-on experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) & Broad Curriculum
- AP & Honors Level Classes in Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Computer Science, and World Languages
- Quality Instructors – 16 Kohl Teacher Fellowship Receipts and over 50% of staff with Masters degree or higher
- Multitude of Extracurricular offerings
- Outstanding Music & Theatre Programs – ‘Best Communities for Music Eduction’ & ‘Jerry Award’ winning productions
- Award-Winning Robotics Team – State & World Championship Level Team
Every student, Every Day, in a Unified Way.
WHITEWATER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT’S VISION STATEMENT
Inclusionary Statement
The Whitewater Unified School District celebrates and values community. We support and are inclusive of all students, staff, families, and community members. All are welcome and safe in our schools. We take seriously our responsibility to provide safe, nondiscriminatory, and inclusive environments for all people. We will continue to staunchly protect the rights of all people. All children will be safe and loved in our schools…Every Student, Every Day, in a Unified Way.
Core Values
- Students as our #1 priority
- High expectations for student achievement
- Respect for and appreciation of human diversity
- Excellence in teaching, leadership, and service
- School, community and family partnerships
- Responsible planning and management of resources
- Education as the foundation of a strong community