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Public high school in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Waukesha North High School is one of three high schools located in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Operated by the Waukesha School District,[3] the school opened in mid-year, at the start of the second semester, during the 1974–1975 school year. The school is part of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association and the Classic 8 Conference[4] in athletics. North's nickname is the "Northstars" and the school mascot is the polar bear, "Sparky"
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2222 Michigan Avenue , | |
| Coordinates | 43°01′05.6″N 88°15′53.1″W |
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| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1974 |
| School district | Waukesha School District |
| Principal | Thomas Schalmo |
| Assistant Principal | Brian Schlei, Chad Schraufnagel |
| Teaching staff | 64.13 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,016 (2022–23)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.84[1] |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Purple and white [2] |
| Mascot | Sparky the polar bear |
| Nickname | Northstars |
| Yearbook | Northern Lights |
| Website | https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/o/northhs |
The school has a rotating schedule and advisory program.[5] Its marching band won the WSMA state marching band championship every year from 2007 to 2015.[6]
Waukesha North is a contributor to Invisible Children, Inc.,[7] and has raised money for schools in northern Uganda.[8]
Waukesha North participates in CORE 2062, a FIRST Robotics Competition team. The sixteen-year-old team won the Rookie All Star Award in 2007,[9] the Wisconsin Regional (Milwaukee) in 2008,[10] and the 10,000 Lakes Regional (Minneapolis) in 2010.[11]
The music program at Waukesha North High School includes band, choir, guitar, orchestra, and jazz ensemble. Each music area offers varied extra-curricular entities, ranging from musical theatre to pep band to solo ensemble experiences.
The drama program at Waukesha North does three shows per school year, two plays during the fall and spring season, and a musical during the winter. In 2022 the Northstar Drama Club put on a production of Chicago, and won three awards from the Jerry Awards. In 2023, the Northstar Drama Club put on a production of The Wedding Singer the musical and won three awards from the Jerry Awards.
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