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#1891 of 2,105 schools in WI

Grandview High

High School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI

A Milwaukee School District high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2745 S 13TH St, Milwaukee, WI 53215

  • Math 10% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2021)
  • 22.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate22%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio72.3:1
District spending per student$18,815

Students at Grandview High score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 10% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2012
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (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

91.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Grandview 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 71Very Walkable
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • 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

Advanced STEM Courses2of 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
St Augustine Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–120.6 mi1,379Compare →
Carmen Hi Southeast CampusCharter · enrollment unverified3.79–120.9 mi676Compare →
Pulaski HighEnrollment path unverified4.89–120.9 mi945Compare →
St Anthony SchoolPrivate · tuition3.8privatePK–121.2 mi1,391Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

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.

Milwaukee School District

Schools in district
156
Rank in district
#110 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

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

About Grandview High

Grandview High is a public high school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 217 students in grades 9th-12th with a 72.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,891 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grandview High

What grades does Grandview High serve?

Grandview High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Grandview High?

Grandview High has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandview High?

The student-teacher ratio at Grandview High is 72.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grandview High rank in WI?

Grandview High ranks #1,891 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Grandview High's MySchoolScout rating?

Grandview High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Grandview High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grandview High has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Grandview High a charter school?

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

Is Grandview High a Title I school?

No, Grandview High is not currently a Title I school.

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

91.2% of students at Grandview 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
217
Student-Teacher Ratio
72.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Milwaukee County
4-Year Graduation
22.0%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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