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#985 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 47% in state
Harborside Academy
High School · Kenosha School District · Kenosha, WI
A Kenosha School District charter high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
913 57th St, Kenosha, WI 53140
- Math 46% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Harborside Academy score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harborside Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,160/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kenosha), 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
$56,803
Median home value
$191,400
Median rent
$1,018/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
53.1%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53140; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reuther Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Kenosha Pike SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Kenosha High School of Technology Enhanced CurriculumCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | 2.0 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Bradford HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,448 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Kenosha School District
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #11 of 40
- District spending per student
- $14,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harborside Academy is listed in Kenosha School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harborside Academy
Harborside Academy is a public high school in Kenosha, WI, part of Kenosha School District, serving approximately 611 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #985 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harborside Academy
What grades does Harborside Academy serve?
Harborside Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Harborside Academy?
Harborside Academy has an enrollment of approximately 611 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harborside Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Harborside Academy is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harborside Academy rank in WI?
Harborside Academy ranks #985 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Harborside Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Harborside Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Harborside Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harborside Academy has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Harborside Academy a charter school?
Yes, Harborside Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Harborside Academy a Title I school?
No, Harborside Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harborside Academy?
42.4% of students at Harborside 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 611
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kenosha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (262) 359-8400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 53140)
- 30,325
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 53140; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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