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#1366 of 2,105 schools in WI

King International

High School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI

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

1801 W Olive St, Milwaukee, WI 53209

  • Math 20% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2021)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation1.9%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$18,815
Chronic Absenteeism36.4%

Students at King International score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency20%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
23%
ELA
23%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (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

71.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where King International 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$45,288

Median home value

$150,200

Median rent

$980/mo

College educated

25.3%

Homeownership

41.7%

Poverty rate

24.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
1.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·1,302 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Believers in Christ Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privateK–120.6 mi153Compare →
Messmer Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition4.7privatePK–120.7 mi1,211Compare →
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.19–120.8 mi312Compare →
Milwaukee Excellence Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.06–121.1 mi269Compare →

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.

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
#33 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

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

About King International

King International is a public high school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 1,339 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,366 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about King International

What grades does King International serve?

King International serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend King International?

King International has an enrollment of approximately 1,339 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at King International?

The student-teacher ratio at King International is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does King International rank in WI?

King International ranks #1,366 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is King International's MySchoolScout rating?

King International has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 King International?

Based on loaded state assessment records, King International has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is King International a charter school?

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

Is King International a Title I school?

No, King International is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for King International?

71.4% of students at King International 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
1,339
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Milwaukee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.4%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 53209)
44,963
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
35.6
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 53209; 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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