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Bradley Technology High

High School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI

A Milwaukee School District high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

700 S Fourth St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 8% proficient (2021)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
AP Participation8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$18,815
Chronic Absenteeism97.7%

Students at Bradley Technology High score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 5% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
18%
ELA
36%
2010
Math
24%
ELA
33%
2011
Math
4%
ELA
5%
2012
Math
4%
ELA
4%
2013
Math
6%
ELA
8%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 10% (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

87%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bradley Technology 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 93Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 55Good Transit
  • Bike 79Very 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

$43,645

Median home value

$106,000

Median rent

$964/mo

College educated

14.6%

Homeownership

26.4%

Poverty rate

32.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53204; 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 Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Project Stay-supporting Teachers and YouthEnrollment path unverified5.59–121.0 mi78Compare →
St Anthony SchoolPrivate · tuition3.8privatePK–121.0 mi1,391Compare →
Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6private9–121.1 mi424Compare →
South Accelerated AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.19–121.1 mi48Compare →

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
#125 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

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

About Bradley Technology High

Bradley Technology High is a public high school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 999 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,948 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bradley Technology High

What grades does Bradley Technology High serve?

Bradley Technology High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bradley Technology High?

Bradley Technology High has an enrollment of approximately 999 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradley Technology High?

The student-teacher ratio at Bradley Technology High is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bradley Technology High rank in WI?

Bradley Technology High ranks #1,948 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Bradley Technology High's MySchoolScout rating?

Bradley Technology High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Bradley Technology High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bradley Technology High has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Bradley Technology High a charter school?

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

Is Bradley Technology High a Title I school?

No, Bradley Technology High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bradley Technology High?

87.0% of students at Bradley Technology 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
999
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Milwaukee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
97.7%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 53204)
40,008
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
29.1
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 53204; 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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