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#1572 of 2,105 schools in WI
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy
High School · Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Inc · Milwaukee, WI
A charter high school in Milwaukee, WI where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4030 N 29th St, Milwaukee, WI 53216
- Math 18% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 47.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2019, reaching 21% in 2025.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$43,466
Median home value
$122,800
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
45.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believers in Christ Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| King InternationalEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,339 | Compare → |
| Assata HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Banner Preparatory School of MilwaukeeEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Inc
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy is listed in Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Inc; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy is a public high school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Inc, serving approximately 312 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,572 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy
What grades does Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy serve?
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy?
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy rank in WI?
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy ranks #1,572 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy a charter school?
Yes, Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy a Title I school?
No, Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy?
78.8% of students at Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy 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
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 77.2%
- Phone
- (414) 873-4014
- 4-Year Graduation
- 47.0%
- Area population (ZIP 53216)
- 29,772
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- 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 53216; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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