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Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus

High School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI

A Milwaukee School District charter high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1712 S 32nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53215

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2021)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation34.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.2:1
District spending per student$18,815
Chronic Absenteeism32.3%

Students at Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 12% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
15%
ELA
5%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 34% (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

90.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus 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 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 51Good Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • 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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
34.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·18 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
Lad Lake Synergy SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.36–120.5 mi35Compare →
Transcenter for Youth/el Puente HighPrivate · tuition5.4private9–120.6 mi118Compare →
Escuela VerdeCharter · enrollment unverified6.59–120.9 mi120Compare →
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.

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
#31 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

Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus

Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus is a public high school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 399 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,322 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus

What grades does Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus serve?

Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus?

Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus?

The student-teacher ratio at Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus rank in WI?

Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus ranks #1,322 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus's MySchoolScout rating?

Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus a charter school?

Yes, Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus a Title I school?

No, Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus?

90.5% of students at Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus 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
399
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Milwaukee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.3%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
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

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