Excellent

#15 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 3% of private schools

Dominican High School

High School

120 E SILVER SPRING DR, Milwaukee, WI 53217

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

320

Student-Teacher

10.7:1

Score

8.5

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

320

Student-Teacher

10.7:1

Score

8.5

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#15 of 571

In Milwaukee

#3 of 74

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About Dominican High School

Dominican High School is a private high school in Milwaukee, WI. Dominican High School serves approximately 320 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Dominican High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for Dominican High School show 66% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares3.0 pts above WI schools

8.5

This school 8.5 · Excellent
WI avg 5.5

What Parents Should Know

Dominican High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Dominican High School compares to 46 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.7:1

This School

22.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

320

This School

581

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.5

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 42.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 26.2% vs 0%

Black 24.7% vs 0%

Asian 1.9% vs 0%

Dominican High School Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Dominican High School (this school)	—	320	10.7:1	8.5
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School	1.7 mi	269	53.8:1	3.0
King International	2.1 mi	1,339	19.1:1	5.7
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee	2.7 mi	44	14.7:1	8.1
ASSATA High	2.7 mi	116	38.7:1	4.5
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy	2.8 mi	312	12.5:1	5.1
Obama School of Career and Technical Education	3.0 mi	1,226	34.1:1	4.5
Central City Cyberschool	3.4 mi	378	19.9:1	3.5
NOVA-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy	3.4 mi	117	39:1	4.8
Riverside High	3.5 mi	1,162	14.9:1	3.7
North Division High	3.7 mi	389	13.9:1	6.1
Green Tree Preparatory Academy	3.7 mi	496	33.1:1	4.2
Marshall High	4.6 mi	692	15:1	4.1
Alliance School of Milwaukee	4.6 mi	155	11.1:1	4.8
Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus	4.6 mi	586	45.1:1	5.0
Shalom High	4.7 mi	110	27.5:1	4.6
WHS Information Technology	4.7 mi	379	18.9:1	4.5
Golda Meir School	4.7 mi	1,211	19.2:1	5.8
Transition High	5.0 mi	88	8.8:1	6.0
James Madison Academic Campus	5.2 mi	595	17:1	4.9
Groppi High	5.3 mi	102	12.8:1	6.1

Showing 20 of 46 schools. View all schools in Milwaukee

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WI.

Classroom Attention

B+ 7.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.7:1

Instructional Commitment

A+ 9.8 / 10

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School Day Length 8.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,564

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 69%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 320

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in WI

Test Scores WI FORWARD (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 65.6% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

33.8% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 58.8% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

35.6% (2025 FORWARD)

Based on 8 test records from WI state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 42.2%

Hispanic 26.2%

Black 24.7%

Two or More 4.1%

Asian 1.9%

Native American 0.6%

Pacific Islander 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

120 E SILVER SPRING DR, Milwaukee, WI 53217

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Dominican High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. BADER HILLEL HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Glendale), with a very similar rating. Another option is Whitefish Bay High (rated 7.2/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Whitefish Bay), a more accessible option. Additionally, Nicolet High (rated 6.8/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Glendale), a more accessible option. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST MONICA SCHOOL Whitefish Bay	0.1 mi	340	7.3
Richards Elementary Whitefish Bay	0.3 mi	680	8.0
BADER HILLEL ACADEMY Milwaukee	1.0 mi	155	8.0
MILWAUKEE JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.0 mi	152	8.2
Whitefish Bay Middle Whitefish Bay	0.9 mi	634	8.6
Whitefish Bay High Whitefish Bay	1.1 mi	906	7.2
Parkway Elementary Glendale	1.0 mi	475	6.6
NORTH SHORE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Glendale	1.3 mi	55	5.4
HOLY FAMILY PARISH SCHOOL Whitefish Bay	1.2 mi	148	7.8
Cumberland Elementary Whitefish Bay	1.3 mi	611	7.9
Nicolet High Glendale	1.4 mi	1,054	6.8
Pratt Elementary Milwaukee	1.3 mi	309	5.4
EASTBROOK ACADEMY Milwaukee	1.3 mi	364	7.8
Southeastern Milwaukee	1.8 mi	16	—
Stormonth Elementary Milwaukee	2.1 mi	481	9.2
Lake Bluff Elementary Shorewood	1.9 mi	533	8.0
MESSMER CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Milwaukee	2.1 mi	1,211	4.7
TORAH ACADEMY OF MILWAUKEE Glendale	1.9 mi	36	6.6
BADER HILLEL HIGH SCHOOL Glendale	1.9 mi	49	8.4
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School Milwaukee	1.7 mi	269	3.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53217 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$132,044

Median Home Value

$426,100

Median Rent

$1,519/mo

Population

30,381

College Educated

73.3%

Homeownership

76%

Avg Commute

22.3 min

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Median Age

40.7

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Brookwood High Ontario, WI	274	8.3
LUTHER PREP Watertown, WI	422	8.2
RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL Manitowoc, WI	239	8.1
ST MARY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Neenah, WI	254	8.1
KINGDOM PREP LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Wauwatosa, WI	200	8.0
SHORELAND LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Kenosha, WI	362	8.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dominican High School

What grades does Dominican High School serve?

Dominican High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Dominican High School?

Dominican High School has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dominican High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dominican High School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Dominican High School rank in WI?

Dominican High School ranks #15 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Dominican High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dominican High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Dominican High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dominican High School has 66% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Dominican High School a private school?

Yes, Dominican High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Dominican High School a religious school?

Dominican High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 87 Very Walkable
Bike Score: 58 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 320
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 30
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 8.5 hours
Days Per Year: 184 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Milwaukee County
Phone: (414) 332-1170

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