Waukesha North High School
Public high school in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
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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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| 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 | 61.54 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 960 (2023–2024)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 15.60[1] |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | 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]
Extracurricular activities
Waukesha North is a contributor to Invisible Children, Inc.,[7] and has raised money for schools in northern Uganda.[8]
FIRST Robotics
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]
Music
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.
Drama
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.
Athletic conference affiliation history
- Suburban Conference (1974-1985)
- Braveland Conference (1985-1993)
- Southeast Conference (1993-1997)
- Classic 8 Conference (1997-2025)
- Woodland Conference (2025–present)
Notable alumni
- Erik Bickerstaff (class of 1998), former NFL player
- Chimere Dike (class of 2020), NFL player for the Tennessee Titans, former college football wide receiver for the Wisconsin Badgers and Florida Gators[12]
- Jeff Hanson (class of 1996), musician[13]
- Kurt Larson (class of 1994), former NFL player
- Johnny Lechner, perpetual college student
- Will McDonald IV (class of 2018), NFL player for the New York Jets
- Edmund C. Moy (class of 1975), former director of the United States Mint
- Jon Richards, Wisconsin politician[14]
- Nick Viall (class of 1999), former contestant on The Bachelorette and The Bachelor on Season 21 of the show