Below Average
#1697 of 2,105 schools in WI
Alliance School of Milwaukee
High School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI
A charter high school in Milwaukee, WI where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
850 W Walnut St, Milwaukee, WI 53205
- Math 5% proficient (2019)
- Reading 5% proficient (2019)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alliance School of Milwaukee score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2016, to 5% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Alliance School of Milwaukee sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,164/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milwaukee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$30,300
Median home value
$122,100
Median rent
$803/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
27.9%
Poverty rate
41.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golda Meir SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 3–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,211 | Compare → |
| Shalom HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Clara Mohammed School Inc.Private · tuition | 8.8private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Milwaukee County Youth Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Milwaukee School District
- Schools in district
- 156
- Rank in district
- #76 of 154
- District spending per student
- $18,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alliance School of Milwaukee is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alliance School of Milwaukee
Alliance School of Milwaukee is a public high school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 155 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,697 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alliance School of Milwaukee
What grades does Alliance School of Milwaukee serve?
Alliance School of Milwaukee serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Alliance School of Milwaukee?
Alliance School of Milwaukee has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alliance School of Milwaukee?
The student-teacher ratio at Alliance School of Milwaukee is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alliance School of Milwaukee rank in WI?
Alliance School of Milwaukee ranks #1,697 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Alliance School of Milwaukee's MySchoolScout rating?
Alliance School of Milwaukee has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alliance School of Milwaukee?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alliance School of Milwaukee has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Alliance School of Milwaukee a charter school?
Yes, Alliance School of Milwaukee is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Alliance School of Milwaukee a Title I school?
No, Alliance School of Milwaukee is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alliance School of Milwaukee?
86.5% of students at Alliance School of Milwaukee qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 155
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 267-5400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- Area population (ZIP 53205)
- 9,091
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 28.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53205; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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