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Audubon Technology and Communication High

High School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI

A Milwaukee School District high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3300 S 39th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215

  • Math 5% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2021)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness4.1Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
AP Participation7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$18,815
Chronic Absenteeism54.3%

Students at Audubon Technology and Communication High score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency5%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 10% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Audubon Technology and Communication High 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 46Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • 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

$49,207

Median home value

$148,400

Median rent

$933/mo

College educated

11.1%

Homeownership

47.2%

Poverty rate

23.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·2 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Veritas HighCharter · enrollment unverified6.69–120.6 mi255Compare →
Pulaski HighEnrollment path unverified4.89–120.9 mi945Compare →
Carmen Hi Southeast CampusCharter · enrollment unverified3.79–121.0 mi676Compare →
Hamilton HighEnrollment path unverified3.39–121.5 mi1,485Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Milwaukee School District

Schools in district
156
Rank in district
#144 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

Audubon Technology and Communication High is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Audubon Technology and Communication High

Audubon Technology and Communication High is a public high school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 431 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,036 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Audubon Technology and Communication High

What grades does Audubon Technology and Communication High serve?

Audubon Technology and Communication High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Audubon Technology and Communication High?

Audubon Technology and Communication High has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Audubon Technology and Communication High?

The student-teacher ratio at Audubon Technology and Communication High is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Audubon Technology and Communication High rank in WI?

Audubon Technology and Communication High ranks #2,036 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Audubon Technology and Communication High's MySchoolScout rating?

Audubon Technology and Communication High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Audubon Technology and Communication High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Audubon Technology and Communication High has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Audubon Technology and Communication High a charter school?

No, Audubon Technology and Communication High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Audubon Technology and Communication High a Title I school?

No, Audubon Technology and Communication High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Audubon Technology and Communication High?

85.2% of students at Audubon Technology and Communication High 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
431
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Milwaukee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.3%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 53215)
58,375
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
31.4
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 53215; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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