Excellent
#391 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 19% in state
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee
High School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI
A high school in Milwaukee, WI where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3517 W Courtland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53209
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (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 24 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Banner Preparatory 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$45,288
Median home value
$150,200
Median rent
$980/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
41.7%
Poverty rate
24.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53209; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assata HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Holy Redeemer Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Central City CyberschoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Obama School of Career and Technical EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,226 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #2 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
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee is a public high school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 44 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #391 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee
What grades does Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee serve?
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee?
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee?
The student-teacher ratio at Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee rank in WI?
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee ranks #391 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee's MySchoolScout rating?
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee a charter school?
No, Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee a Title I school?
No, Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee?
97.7% of students at Banner Preparatory 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
- 44
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 461-9561
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 53209)
- 44,963
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 · 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 53209; 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
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